Society

Health experts are speaking out over the ‘blind spot’ risks of popular weight-loss medications that are continuing to grow in popularity.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: New studies show that a close, nurturing relationship with parents during middle and high school is associated with a positive social life.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Older kids called me a gay slur when I was as young as 7, and I can still vividly picture my mother’s shock when I asked her what it meant.

It’s far deadlier than COVID-19, so could Australia be plunged into another lockdown over a Nipah virus outbreak? Here is what the experts say.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: ‘What unites the gods of every spiritual tradition is that they are capable of communicating with us.’

In eerily familiar scenes globally, extreme actions are being taken to combat a concerning outbreak of Nipah virus, which is described as a ‘brain swelling’ virus that kills. Here’s what you need to know.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: TikTok said on Tuesday that its app was facing technical problems after users accused the service of suppressing posts related to ICE following the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

Trust in big tech companies is eroding at every level — from platforms, policy, and content — as new data shows serious concern in Australia about misinformation, AI, and data misuse. 

Beijing’s envoy to Canberra has described Australia’s resistance to artificial intelligence collaboration as a “great pity” and warned “to turn away from China, is to turn away from opportunities”.

New Australian research has found one simple act can help unwell babies overcome severe illness.

THE WASHINGTON POST: The knee-jerk reaction to DeepSeek is a stark reminder that innovation is ever-present and can quickly change the course of the market, especially when it comes to nascent tech.

California Governor Gavin Newsom ‍says TikTok ​is suppressing content critical ⁠of Donald Trump and he's launching a review of the ‌social ​media platform.

With no real footage to settle the Beckham–Peltz drama, AI-generated clips are stepping in — and fans can’t get enough.

President Emmanuel Macron is urging France to follow Australia's world-first ban on young teenagers and children being on social media platforms.

Australians are turning to artificial intelligence tools in the kitchen as well as the office, as use of the technology weighs in on more activities.