Australia’s trade bal exceeds expectations,exp grows & imports decline

Kagenmi Australia’s trade surplus on goods increased to AUD 5.62 billion in January 2025, up from a downwardly revised AUD 4.92 billion in December 2024, slightly higher than market expectations of a gain of AUD 5.50 billion as exports grew while imports edged Source link

Brisbane, Australia, Braces for Powerful Cyclone

A swath of Australia’s eastern coast around Brisbane, the country’s third-largest city, was bracing for the first cyclone forecast to make landfall in the region in decades, as the authorities warned of the potential for widespread flooding and destructive winds. The slow-moving Tropical Cyclone Alfred was expected to come ashore…

Global sea ice levels just hit a new record low

Sea ice on the Arctic Ocean Shutterstock / Kevin Xu There was less sea ice covering the oceans in February of this year than at any other point on record, according to satellite measurements from the European Union’s climate service Copernicus. “One of the consequences of a warmer world is…

Stylish Nylon Sport Bags : Caraa’s Pickleball Bag

Caraa’s ‘Pickleball Bag’ is expertly crafted to elevate the pickleball experience with its blend of functionality and style. Made from 100% recycled, water-repellent nylon, this bag offers robust protection against the elements, ensuring durability for all types of weather conditions. Additionally, the water-resistant and antimicrobial interior lining guarantees that the…

Owala Celebrates Its 5th Birthday With Special-Edition Bottles and Savings

Birthdays are typically a time to receive gifts. However, Owala believes it’s always better to give than receive, even on its special day. To celebrate its fifth anniversary as a brand, Owala is throwing the ultimate birthday bash to treat customers to limited-edition bottles with fun party themes and a…

Hockey players accused of sexually assaulting teammate’s girlfriend 11 years ago, cops reveal amid new probe

By ALEX RASKIN and ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: 00:09 EST, 6 March 2025 | Updated: 00:18 EST, 6 March 2025 More allegations of sexual assault have rocked Canadian hockey.  Peel Regional Police have confirmed the department is investigating a 2014 sexual assault allegation involving eight former Ontario Hockey League players. TSN/CTV…

Catalan court says NSO Group executives can be charged in spyware investigation

A Barcelona court ruled that the co-founders of spyware maker NSO Group, Omri Lavie and Shalev Hulio, and former executive of two affiliate companies Yuval Somekh, can be indicted as part of an investigation into the alleged hacking of Catalan lawyer Andreu Van den Eynde. Barcelona-based human rights nonprofit Iridia,…

The private Athena moon lander will touch down near the moon’s south pole today: Watch it live

Intuitive Machines IM-2 Mission Landing Live Stream – YouTube Watch On Watch Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 lunar landing live! Houston-based company Intuitive Machines is poised to land its second spacecraft on the moon today (March 6). The lander, a Nova-C vehicle named Athena, is flying the IM-2 mission as a part…

National Endowment for Democracy Sues Top Trump Aides Over Funding Freeze

The National Endowment for Democracy, a nonprofit that has had bipartisan support over decades for its work promoting democracy abroad, is suing the U.S. government and cabinet officials for withholding $239 million in congressional appropriations. Members of the group’s board, which includes current and former Republican and Democratic lawmakers, said…

Payton Pritchard, Derrick White score 41 apiece in win against Portland

Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop Payton Pritchard goes for 43 points; Derrick White has 41. Apparently they’d had enough of this Luka-LeBron $&%#. Seriously, a wild night for those two, hitting 19-33 on 3’s in Boston’s 128-118 win over Portland. (By the way, the 6-foot-1 Pritchard had a game-high 10 rebounds.) –…