Peter Dutton did not personally attend a federal police briefing one day after the Dural caravan plot was publicly revealed, but he has denied claims he “deliberately” kept himself in the dark on key details indicating it was a “fake terrorism plot” orchestrated by organised crime. In a stern rebuke on Tuesday, the opposition leader…
How strong are your bones? At least 1 in 5 women older than 50 in the U.S. have osteoporosis, but many don’t realize it. Women 65 years and older should have a bone density scan to screen for osteoporosis, updated guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommend. Osteoporosis is often described as a “silent…
Domestic abusers and sex offenders in England and Wales will be rehabilitated by less-experienced staff with fewer qualifications from June, prompting warnings from a watchdog that the plans must be closely monitored to ensure public safety. Proposals approved by ministers will roll out behaviour programmes for offenders to be delivered by “band 3” staff who…
A fire at one of the world’s largest battery-storage plants in northern California flared up again on Friday afternoon, sending up plumes of toxic smoke after authorities had said the blaze was mostly over. The fire in Moss Landing in Monterey county started on Thursday, forcing the evacuation of up to 1,500 people and the…
UK lenders paid “advance commissions” to car dealers that may have encouraged them to push costlier loans on to consumers, legal filings linked to the motor finance scandal reveal. Court documents seen by the Guardian show that lenders, including Lloyds Banking Group, have paid commission to individual dealerships in lump sums upfront, which campaigners say…
Displaced residents return to neighborhoods after Palisades Fire City officials allowed hundreds of residents displaced from the Palisades Fire to return to their homes to assess the aftermath of the deadly fires. International Tennis Hall of Famer Pam Shriver is serving up some good news. Shriver, a 22-time major doubles champion and current ESPN commentator,…