Australia toughens kids' social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firmsAustralia is doubling penalties for tech firms failing to enforce its child social media ban, as evidence shows limited impact on teen usag...
27 Jun, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Hormuz traffic eases, ships continue using disputed Oman routeDespite a projectile striking a vessel, ships are continuing to use a non-Iranian-approved passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Traffic le...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Australia pledges tougher enforcement of social media ban for teensAustralia is strengthening laws to ban social media for under-16s, despite initial challenges in enforcement. Prime Minister Albanese vows ...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Cargo ship attack near Oman lifts crude pricesWhy are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Oil prices gained more than 2% after a ca...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.33 AM IST
Iran seeks long-term role in managing Strait of Hormuz, eyes billions in annual feesIran is proposing new charges for security and services in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to generate significant revenue and reshape its man...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
Australia teen social media ban has little impact: researchAustralia's social media ban for under 16s has had little impact on teenagers' scrolling habits, researchers said Thursday in one of the fi...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
In 1879, an inventor kept a carbon-filament bulb glowing for hours, and electric light began changing life after darkThomas Edison's 1879 breakthrough with a long-lasting carbon filament bulb revolutionized electric lighting, moving it from experimental to...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Psychology explains why some men get aggressive after losing a game or drive recklessly and what it meansManhood, unlike womanhood, is often seen as a social status requiring constant proof, according to Precarious Manhood Theory. Psychologists...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Psychology suggests adults who always choose the same seat aren't boring; habits reduce the mental effort required to make decisionsYour brain automates daily tasks through habits. This saves mental energy and provides a sense of security. Research shows nearly half of o...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Psychology says adults who apologize for things that were not their fault may not be insecure; they may have grown up in homes where taking the blame was the fastest way to make the tension stopMany adults habitually apologize for things not their fault. This stems from childhood experiences where they managed parental emotions. Th...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
Archaeologists found a spiral catacomb beneath Alexandria, and it changed how they understood burial in Roman EgyptBelow the vibrant city of Alexandria, the enigmatic Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa unfold, revealing a fascinating tapestry of Egyptian, Greek...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
EU clears significant hurdle in negotiations for a groundbreaking US tariff deal, paving the way for future tradeThe European Parliament gave a final sign off on Tuesday to a tariff deal with the United States as the EU seeks to close a volatile chapte...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
Quote of the day by Erma Bombeck: ‘Marriage has no guarantees. If that’s what you are looking for, go live with a car battery’ - American humorist on relationships vs uncertaintyErma Bombeck, a beloved American humorist, found laughter in the everyday realities of family life, from parenting to domestic challenges. ...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
OpenAI under investigation by group of state attorneys generalA group of US state attorneys general has started a wide-ranging probe into OpenAI. The ChatGPT maker received a subpoena seeking documents...
13 Jun, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
Psychology says high-achievers who can’t delegate aren’t just perfectionists: They’re often still carrying a childhood role that taught them control was the safest place to standMany high performers hesitate to delegate tasks, not because they fear a drop in productivity, but rather due to ingrained childhood experi...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Psychology suggests reason so many older parents won’t ask for help is a fear they’d never say aloud; moment they need their children more than their children need them, they stop being parent and become the responsibilityIn various caregiving scenarios, many elderly parents show reluctance to accept assistance from their adult children. This hesitance often ...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Psychology says adults who keep the gas tank perpetually above half aren't overcautious; their body learned in childhood that running low meant something bad was coming, and topping it up is a promise they still keepMany people exhibit safety behaviors, such as always filling their car's gas tank. This habit stems from past scarcity and anxiety, not cur...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST