New guide to file for Social Security in 2026 now available
Are you counting on Social Security as an important source of income in retirement? You’re not alone. Nine…
More homes in Daly River damaged by flooding, with water levels expected to recede from Thursday
Floodwaters have spilled inside “quite a number of homes” in the remote Northern Territory town of Daly River,…
Pāpāmoa Hills park closure: New walking track planned after storm damage
The alternative track would restore access to the main walking track while repairs continue across the rest of…
Winter blues: How to boost your mood during Long Island’s long cold season
The mounds of icy snow, tinged gray by dirt and exhaust fumes, aren’t going anywhere. Neither are the…
Animals dying in Kenya as drought conditions leave many hungry
KAMPALA, Uganda — Drought conditions have left over 2 million people facing hunger in parts of Kenya, with…
Weather: Heat alerts likely as temperatures soar, heavy rain threatens for the weekend
She said beachgoers should enjoy the ideal swimming conditions, but it was a good idea to plan ahead.…
Storm Leonardo slams Spain and Portugal, leaving 1 dead and a girl missing
MADRID (AP) — A man died from rising floodwaters in Portugal, while a girl remained missing after she…
Weather: Heat alert in Whakatāne amid high North Island temperatures, light rain for South Island
Glue said Whakatāne’s two-day heat alert indicates “higher than expected temperatures” over extended periods, including overnight. She advised…
Hims & Hers launches Wegovy knockoff pill; Novo Nordisk vows to sue
WASHINGTON — Telehealth company Hims & Hers said Thursday it will launch a cheaper, off-brand version of the…
Ferry cancellations create bottleneck on medication supply
RECENT disruption to the lifeline ferry services is having an impact on the supply of medication, particularly for…
Heavy snow falls in the US Carolinas, as iguanas fall from trees in Florida during icy weather
While Florida did not see snow like the Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky and the southern part of Virginia,…
2degrees completes 3G shutdown, One NZ resumes closures
2degrees decommissioned 3G services on around 100 rural sites in December, then shut down 3G services in Palmerston…