Carnival Cruise’s Hidden Cost: The Workers Earning $2.75 an Hour Behind the Luxury
Carnival crew allege $2.75-an-hour pay and brutal conditions under a legal exemption. How a senator's onboard probe exposed cruise labour exploitation.
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BHP’s Billion-Dollar Standoff: When Workers Fight for More Than Just Wages
BHP faces Port Hedland strikes as 450 workers reject a 16% offer, demanding transparency and protection. Inside the billion-dollar labour standoff.
Sunita Somvanshi
Australia’s Bird Flu Crisis: When Wildlife Becomes the Frontline of a Global Pandemic
H5 bird flu has struck 101 Australian wild seabirds, with the first mass die-off raising extinction fears for unique native species. The latest.
Govind Tekale
Antarctica’s Grip: When New Zealand’s Capital Sees Snow for the First Time in Over a Decade
Wellington saw its first snow in 11 years as an Antarctic blast gripped New Zealand, closing roads and delighting Dunedin's Baldwin Street skiers.
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Port Adelaide’s Toxic Fire: When Industrial Hazards Explode
A sulphur fire at Port Adelaide forced a 1km evacuation as toxic smoke blanketed the industrial zone. Inside the response and the lingering questions.
Sonali Tiwary
Florida’s Leprosy Crisis: A Rare Disease Making an Unexpected Comeback
Florida's leprosy cases hit a record 36 in 2025 as armadillos spread Hansen's disease. Why the ancient illness is resurging—and who is at risk.
Yosemite’s Hidden Summer Threat: When Healthy Trees Turn Deadly
Yosemite's 'Summer Branch Drop' warning: healthy trees shed deadly limbs in extreme heat. After a hiker's death, learn the science and how to stay safe.
Rahul Somvanshi
Orexin Neurons Drive Sustained Motivation, Nagoya University Brain Study Finds
Nagoya University researchers found orexin neurons in the hypothalamus control sustained motivation and goal-directed effort, pointing to new treatment routes for depression and addiction.
Kentucky Organ Procurement Group Decertified After Federal Review Finds Systemic Safety Failures
Federal regulators decertified Kentucky's Network for Hope after finding repeated organ procurement safety failures. Every US procurement group must now appoint a Patient Safety Officer.
McDonald’s Franchisee Expands Backpack Program, Distributing 500 Free School Supply Kits
A McDonald's franchisee expanded its annual backpack programme, handing out more than 500 free school supply kits to students and showing how local partnerships close education gaps.