6 Nov: The ongoing federal government shutdown has surpassed the record for the longest in US history, leaving thousands of workers without pay. Here are some of the key numbers.... more
6 Nov: Even for those not interested in royal gossip, Andrew Lownie’s joint biography of former Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson is a fascinating – and revealing – read.... more
6 Nov: The first ever state-based inquiry into the impacts of porn challenges simplistic ideas in favour of nuance, and calls for better sex ed.... more
6 Nov: In the A Closer Look segment aired on October 30, 2025, the late-night talk show host zeroed in on the US President's remarks aboard the USS George Washington in Japan, where he criticised electric catapults used on aircraft carriers.... more
6 Nov: The US president says a swathe of bad election results this week are a result of the weeks-long political stalemate that has seen many federal workers go unpaid and crucial government programs unfunded.... more
