The tax has climbed by 60% since 2020 and accounts for three-quarters of the legal cost of a packet of cigarettesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastExperts say a freeze on the federal government’s contentious tobacco excise shou…
Australian man died in Bali after consulate refused to assist with medical transfer
Consular officials told son of unconscious, critically ill man they could not discuss the situation for ‘privacy’ reasonsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn Australian man died in a Balinese hospital just days after the Austra…
‘The Correspondent’ is the top national fiction bestseller
Here are this week’s bestsellers from Publishers Weekly.
‘Vigil’ is the top local fiction bestseller
Here are this week’s bestsellers from Publishers Weekly.
Trump wants to revive shipping. Investors are slow to back him
CMA CGM’s $20 billion promise stood out because of its size. Rival ocean carriers did not make multibillion-dollar investment promises in the past year.
AI is giving you a personalized internet, but you have no say in it
Because chatbots are helping companies collect more detailed, intimate information about people’s interests, the newer forms of digital advertising can feel more invasive and uncanny, experts say.
Inside Dollar Tree’s push to lure rich shoppers hunting for bargains
Across the US, Dollar Tree is moving into more higher-income areas.
The new Fabio is Claude: Romance makes way for chatbots to write its stories
The romance industry, always at the vanguard of technological change, is rapidly adapting to artificial intelligence. Not everyone is on board.
Feeling ‘Amateur’ at Retirement Planning, They Asked AI for Help
As more people turn to artificial intelligence chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT for everyday financial advice, some are now relying on them to make higher-stakes decisions.
Vindaloo is the inspiration for this fiery, tangy beef chili
Dried chilies and whole spices are lightly toasted then puréed with garlic, ginger and vinegar to create a vindaloo paste that’s both spicy and tangy.