Beauty Salons Jul 30, 2026 A New York Hair Salon, Happily Stuck in 1986 All around it, luxury boutiques attract a wealthy crowd. But Anonymous Hair Salon hasn’t changed much since opening all those years ago. A New York Hair Salon, Happily Stuck in 1986 All around it, luxury boutiques attract a wealthy crowd. But Anonymous Hair Salon hasn’t changed much since opening all those years ago. See more
Australian film Aug 1, 2026 The brief life and sudden death of Zyzz: why did the bodybuilding influencer die at just 22? Long before looksmaxxers, Aziz ‘Zyzz’ Shavershian was famous online for posting workouts and rage-bait – until he died in Thailand in 2011. A new documentary... The brief life and sudden death of Zyzz: why did the bodybuilding influencer die at just 22? Long before looksmaxxers, Aziz ‘Zyzz’ Shavershian was famous online for posting workouts and rage-bait – until he died in Thailand in 2011. A new documentary... Share
Aged care Aug 1, 2026 Notes from a nursing home: ‘Our books told of who we were. The story of us. Then the movers came and asked what should go’ Pencil marks in the margins of books gathered over a lifetime was proof of a life lived. So when it came time for Andrew McKean to move into aged care, leavi... Notes from a nursing home: ‘Our books told of who we were. The story of us. Then the movers came and asked what should go’ Pencil marks in the margins of books gathered over a lifetime was proof of a life lived. So when it came time for Andrew McKean to move into aged care, leavi... Share
Television & radio Aug 1, 2026 Rhys Nicholson: ‘Get a hobby – don’t become a full-blown racist’ The comedian and Drag Race Down Under judge on Harry Styles, not having the legs for short shorts, and why sleep is the most expensive beauty productYou’re b... Rhys Nicholson: ‘Get a hobby – don’t become a full-blown racist’ The comedian and Drag Race Down Under judge on Harry Styles, not having the legs for short shorts, and why sleep is the most expensive beauty productYou’re b... Share
Relationships Aug 1, 2026 The moment I knew: after my mum lost everything in Japan’s tsunami, Trent showered her with tiny kindnesses The cabaret performers met while on tour in Canada. But it wasn’t until her new partner befriended her mother that Sachie realised how thoughtful he wasFind... The moment I knew: after my mum lost everything in Japan’s tsunami, Trent showered her with tiny kindnesses The cabaret performers met while on tour in Canada. But it wasn’t until her new partner befriended her mother that Sachie realised how thoughtful he wasFind... Share
AI (artificial intelligence) Aug 1, 2026 ‘More than just objects’: Australian book sellers raise alarm over ‘horrific’ destruction of rare titles to feed AI Secondhand booksellers believe they may have been caught up in the AI supply chain that sees old books scanned then destroyed“Sometimes books tell you more t... ‘More than just objects’: Australian book sellers raise alarm over ‘horrific’ destruction of rare titles to feed AI Secondhand booksellers believe they may have been caught up in the AI supply chain that sees old books scanned then destroyed“Sometimes books tell you more t... Share
California Aug 1, 2026 California announces minimum wage increase as governor taunts Trump Gavin Newsom says new pay floor of $17.40, set to become highest of any US state, will go into effect on 1 JanuaryCalifornia governor Gavin Newsom announced... California announces minimum wage increase as governor taunts Trump Gavin Newsom says new pay floor of $17.40, set to become highest of any US state, will go into effect on 1 JanuaryCalifornia governor Gavin Newsom announced... Share
Peru Aug 1, 2026 At least 13 dead as tourist plane crashes during flight over Peru’s Nazca Lines Plane crashes into field after departing from the nearby city of Ica, according to local authoritiesAt least 13 people have died after a plane carrying touri... At least 13 dead as tourist plane crashes during flight over Peru’s Nazca Lines Plane crashes into field after departing from the nearby city of Ica, according to local authoritiesAt least 13 people have died after a plane carrying touri... Share
Trump Aug 1, 2026 Trump Calls for $1.8 Billion Fund Over Blanche Attorney General Fight The president vowed to push for the payout fund if Senate Republicans fail to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, reigniting a dispute over the settlem... Trump Calls for $1.8 Billion Fund Over Blanche Attorney General Fight The president vowed to push for the payout fund if Senate Republicans fail to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, reigniting a dispute over the settlem... Share
Lebanon Aug 1, 2026 Israel Says It Killed Several Hezbollah Members on Key Lebanon Hilltop The confrontation, over a strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, challenged a fragile cease-fire between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group. Israel Says It Killed Several Hezbollah Members on Key Lebanon Hilltop The confrontation, over a strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, challenged a fragile cease-fire between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group. Share
United States Politics and Government Aug 1, 2026 In Dropping Reflecting Pool Case, Pirro Draws Trump’s Wrath Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney in Washington, blamed shoddy construction, contradicting President Trump’s pet theory. Mr. Trump said he disagreed “100%” wi... In Dropping Reflecting Pool Case, Pirro Draws Trump’s Wrath Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney in Washington, blamed shoddy construction, contradicting President Trump’s pet theory. Mr. Trump said he disagreed “100%” wi... Share
Polls and Public Opinion Aug 1, 2026 Trump’s Polling Numbers Hit a New Low. Don’t Expect Him to Change Course. Barely a third of Americans approve of Mr. Trump’s handling of the job, putting him at historic depths for a second-term president at this stage of his tenure. Trump’s Polling Numbers Hit a New Low. Don’t Expect Him to Change Course. Barely a third of Americans approve of Mr. Trump’s handling of the job, putting him at historic depths for a second-term president at this stage of his tenure. Share
Government Contracts and Procurement Aug 1, 2026 Timeline of Trump’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovation Saga President Trump vowed to restore the Reflecting Pool, a defining feature of Washington. Months later, it is empty and closed to the public. Timeline of Trump’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovation Saga President Trump vowed to restore the Reflecting Pool, a defining feature of Washington. Months later, it is empty and closed to the public. Share
