Two authors of Indian origin — Sheena Kalayil and Megha Majumdar —make 2026 Women’s Prize longlist

Megha Majumdar's second novel A Guardian and a Thief and Sheena Kalayil's The Others are among 16 books in contention for the £30,000 literary award.

Former South Australian Senator Nick Xenophon’s battle against brain tumour

Gruelling brain surgery has disfigured former senator Nick Xenophon, collapsing half his face and wrecking the smile that ...
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Trump Administration Drops Medicaid Data to Crackdown on Waste, Fraud, and Abuse

Government watchdog spending groups have a new opportunity to investigate Medicaid waste, fraud, and abuse – an “unprecedented” data drop by the U.S government.

42 of America’s 50 Largest Housing Markets Less Affordable Than in 2018, New HMDA-Based Index Finds

Polygon Research launches first interactive affordability index built entirely on actual mortgage transactions ...

Parents 2026 Best Family Cars Award Winners

Drum roll please! Parents magazine is sharing the winners of its 2026 Best Family Cars Awards, recognizing vehicles that stand out for safety, comfort, convenience and overall family ...

Layoffs, sexual abuse payments, top boss put on leave highlight Los Angeles Unified’s eventful month

A chaotic month for L.A. Unified ends with its superintendent placed on leave, U.S. and Israel attacking Iran and more big ...