The Trump administration has suspended delivery of all US military aid to Ukraine, blocking billions in crucial shipments as the White House piles pressure on Ukraine to sue for peace with Vladimir Putin. The decision affects deliveries of ammunition, vehicles, and other equipment including shipments agreed to when Joe Biden was president. It comes after…
In mid-2023, TikTok had just eluded an effort in Congress to ban the video app, the latest Houdini-like escape for the young tech company. For several years, during both Republican and Democratic administrations, lawmakers and officials had trained their sights on the app, saying its Chinese ownership posed a national security risk. Inside TikTok, a…
Birkenstock is suing several competitors for allegedly copying four of its most recognisable styles: the Arizona and Madrid sandals, the Gizeh flip-flop, and the Boston clog – a closed-toe design beloved by the likes of Kaia Gerber, Jason Momoa and Gigi Hadid, with sales in 2024 more than doubling the company’s average. Defending its litigious…
A jacket thrown over layers is the best option for the changeable weather, so set your attention on transeasonal outerwear. There’s an array of jacket trends around, but top of the list is the cropped trench coat, which manages to be both classic with a twist and undeniably chic. The shorter, chopped length adds a…
Aly introduces childcare subsidy bill in parliament Over in the house this morning, Anne Aly, minister for early childhood education, has introduced legislation for a three-day guarantee on subsidised childcare. The bill partially abolishes the activity test to guarantee three days of subsidies for families earning up to $530,000. Aly says the bill provides support…
Lie-in or early start?Always an early start. My one-year-old has just started sleeping until 6.15am. It feels much later than that because for a long time it was consistently 5am. What time is breakfast?About two minutes after either child gets downstairs. I’ll fill the kettle the night before and have a mug ready with a…