NEW YORK — Does American tennis have a pickleball problem? Even as the U.S. Open opened this week with more than a million fans expected for the sport’s biggest showcase, the game’s leaders are being forced to confront a devastating fact — the nation’s fastest-growing racket sport (or sport of any kind) is not tennis … Read more
Petrol prices are at an almost 12-month low in some parts of Australia and are expected to stay low for some time unless simmering tensions in the Middle East boil over. The average price of fuel in NSW in the month of August 2024 was $1.87, very close to the 12-month low of $1.86 seen … Read more
The end of winter is finally upon us and I’m excited for springtime to give us warmer weather, frillier dresses and more time outdoors. As per usual I’ve been testing a broad range of products this month, from one of the most ergonomic office chairs on the market to a pair of ballet flats that … Read more
Andrew* lost $13,000 in a matter of seconds through an investment scheme that cost Australians a total of $293 million last year. South Australia Police shared Andrew’s story for Scams Awareness Week to stop others falling victim. They said he began speaking to someone calling themselves “Zoe” on Tinder who, after weeks of conversations, earned … Read more
Silvia Colloca is a food writer, TV presenter, opera singer, actor and cookbook author. Her new book is called ‘Simple Italian Food’. For more info about the book, click here! Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Torta allo yoghurt e more (Blackberry and yoghurt tea cake) SERVES 8–10 10 tablespoons or 150 … Read more
Craving a career change or chasing better pay? Australia’s roles with the largest salary growth over the past 12 months have been revealed, and one of them could be your new calling. Quality manager claimed the top spot with a salary change of 14.62 per cent and an average salary of $140,664, according to employment … Read more
“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” returning for its second season and Adam Sandler’s first comedy special since 2018 are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: John … Read more
Whether they know it or not, most Americans don’t go a day — or often a single meal — without eating ultraprocessed foods. From sugary cereals at breakfast to frozen pizzas at dinner, plus in-between snacks of potato chips, sodas and ice cream, ultraprocessed foods make up about 60% of the U.S. diet. For kids … Read more
Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards User wearing Stelo CGM from Dexcom. Courtesy of Dexcom Dexcom on Monday announced its new over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor Stelo is officially available for purchase in the U.S. Glucose is a type of sugar people receive from food, and it’s the body’s main source of energy. Continuous glucose monitors, or … Read more
Australian workers now have the right to ignore unreasonable out-of-hours contact from their boss under new workplace reforms that aim to set boundaries in an increasingly connected world. Under the changes from August 26, eligible employees will have the right to ignore calls and emails outside of their rostered shifts. This means an employee can … Read more
