A day of record-breaking heat looms for Victoria, with temperatures forecast to hit 49C in the Mallee and Melbourne facing its hottest day since Black Saturday 2009. It was 26.1C as the sun rose on Tuesday over the small Victorian town of Ouyen, the Mallee town of 1,170 people whose forecast high of 49C would […]
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Acetaminophen use during pregnancy does not increase risk of autism, ADHD: Review
Using acetaminophen as directed during pregnancy does not increase a child’s risk of autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or intellectual disability, a major new review published Friday finds. Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol and by the brand name Tylenol, is one of the most commonly used medications in pregnancy, with doctors often recommending it as the […]
Australia news live: Victoria to close public land and campgrounds as state prepares for worst fire risk in six years | Australia news
‘It is not safe to be in bushland areas’: campers told to leave many popular areas in Victoria Chris Hardman, the chief fire officer of Fire Forest Management Victoria, said it is unsafe to be in bushland areas anywhere in Victoria over the coming days, saying public lands in many popular areas are now closed […]
Student loan borrowers in default will soon risk wage garnishment : NPR
The Trump administration will resume garnishing wages from student loan borrowers in default in early 2026, the U.S. Education Department confirmed to NPR. The move comes after a years-long pause in wage garnishment due to the pandemic. “We expect the first notices to be sent to approximately 1,000 defaulted borrowers the week of January 7,” […]
Amsterdam-based radio for Sudan at risk after USAID cuts : NPR
Reporter Elamin Babow reads the latest headlines in Radio Dabanga’s office in Amsterdam on Oct. 16. The station is a lifeline for Sudanese people trying to get information about their war-torn country. Indy Scholtens for NPR hide caption toggle caption Indy Scholtens for NPR AMSTERDAM — When Radio Dabanga abruptly cut its morning broadcast earlier […]
Tanning bed users are at higher risk for skin cancer : Shots
People who regularly use tanning beds are more likely to have DNA damage that can lead to melanoma across nearly the entire surface of their skin. Getty Images/iStockphoto hide caption toggle caption Getty Images/iStockphoto Hop onto TikTok and you’ll find lots of videos of young people — mostly women — fake baking under the glowing […]
Most Germans, French see ‘high risk’ of war with Russia, survey shows | Russia-Ukraine war News
Just over half of citizens across nine European countries believe there is a high risk of a conflict, French poll finds. Published On 4 Dec 20254 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A majority of citizens in Germany, France, the Netherlands and several other European Union member states believe there […]
Thunderstorms roll into Sydney as parts of NSW warned of catastrophic fire risk amid soaring temperatures | New South Wales
Temperatures soaring into the 30s and damaging wind gusts have prompted authorities in New South Wales to raise bushfire alerts to their highest levels in more than two years, as thunderstorms roll into Sydney. More than 20 public schools across central NSW were closed on Wednesday after the state’s Rural Fire Service issued a warning […]