‘A new chapter’: Inaugural National EPA CEO John Bradley faces significant choices on the horizon

SYDNEY, Friday 12 June 2026 — In response to the appointment of the inaugural CEO of Australia’s first National Environmental Protection Agency (National EPA), the following can be attributed to Glenn Walker, Head of Nature at Greenpeace Australia Pacific: “Greenpeace welcomes the appointment of the inaugural CEO of Australia’s first…

Bitcoin pops as Trump signals an end to the Iran war

The risk-off mood that hammered crypto all week is reversing. Bitcoin is back in the green, and the trigger was a sudden de-escalation in the Iran war. Bitcoin traded at $63,550 on Friday, up 1.6% on the day and 1.4% over the week, per CoinDesk data. Days earlier it had…

Ariana Grande Slams White House Using Her Music in ICE Video

Ariana Grande fired back after the White House used her song “Bye” in a pro-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) TikTok video. A spokesperson for Grande, 32, confirmed to Us Weekly on Thursday, June 11, that the singer responded directly to the White House’s post, writing in the comments section, “Please…

PlaqueBoyMax Breaks Down Meaning Behind New “DIVA” Tattoo

PlaqueboyMax has the internet talking once again. The popular streamer recently unveiled a new tattoo that reads “DIVA,” sparking plenty of reactions across social media. While some fans questioned the meaning behind the ink, Max later addressed the chatter during a livestream, explaining why he decided to get it. Related: New…

Shakira, Salma Hayek, J Balvin Star in Opening Ceremony

Shakira certainly scored a winning performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Indeed, the “Waka Waka” singer opened up the international soccer competition June 11 by performing the tournament’s official song “Dai Dai” alongside Burna Boy at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca. During the number, Shakira wore a neon yellow body…

Equal AI raises $30M to screen calls so Indians don’t have to

In India, consumers receive a lot of calls every day, ranging from spam and scams to delivery people and financial service companies trying to contact them. There are apps like Truecaller and the government’s Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) system to identify who is calling, but knowing the name of the…