Tag: experts
Novak Djokovic’s claim he ate ‘poisoned’ food in 2022 Melbourne hotel detention ‘possible but very unlikely’, experts say
Doubt cast on tennis former world number one’s comments in GQ interview as debate reopens about handling of visa saga Experts have cast doubt on Novak Djokovic’s claim that he was “poisoned” by the food he ate in hotel immigration detention during his Australian Open visa saga, suggesting it is possible but unlikely. Interviews with…
Peter Dutton’s pledge to exclude CFMEU from Queensland road projects could be illegal, experts say
Law professor says prohibiting companies from tendering because of union relationships would be ‘tantamount to a secondary boycott’ A pledge to “exclude” the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union from Queensland road projects by state and federal LNP leaders has been criticised as illegal by industrial relations experts. On Thursday, the opposition leader, Peter Dutton,…
A major winter storm will bring snow to the South. Here are tips from winter experts
By Mara Hoplamazian Much of the southern U.S. is bracing for significant snowfall and frigid temperatures this week. Weather warnings and watches extend throughout the region, including northern Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Georgia, where several inches of snow could fall. The second major winter storm of 2025 is expected to bring snow and freezing…
Brisbane traffic congestion ranked 10th worst in world but experts question ‘black box’ analysis
Academics say traffic scorecard uses ‘rogue metric’ which may make Brisbane’s congestion appear as bad as Los Angeles and Jakarta Brisbane ranks among the world’s most congested cities – ahead of sprawling megacities like Bangkok and well in front of Sydney and Melbourne – according to a transport analytics report. “This is a rogue metric,”…
Child mental health crisis: Better resilience is the solution, say experts
She has seen a surge in schoolchildren struggling. “It really impacts pupils at secondary school, but some are as young as seven,” she explains. “We’re seeing children with depression, anxiety and stress – and that’s leading to panic attacks, self-harm and eating disorders. They’re not making it to school or are so anxious they cannot…
32 dolphins have died since an oil spill near southern Russia, experts say
By The Associated Press Thirty-two dolphins have died since fuel oil spilled out of two storm-stricken tankers three weeks ago in the Kerch Strait, which separates the Russia-occupied Crimean Peninsula from Russia’s southern Krasnodar region, an animal rescue group said Sunday. Russia’s Delfa Dolphin Rescue and Research Center said the deaths are “most likely related…
Biden Awards Three Climate Experts Nation’s Highest Science Honor
Biden Awards Three Climate Experts Nation’s Highest Science Honor By Chelsea Harvey & E&E News Rhône Glacier, the source of the river of the same name, is located in the Swiss Alps. Like many other alpine glaciers around the world, it has retreated significantly in the last 150 years as global temperatures rise. Join Our…
The attack in New Orleans reveals ISIS’ influence lingers, experts say
Jaclyn Diaz The FBI says the man responsible for the ramming attack in New Orleans that killed at least 14 people, worked alone and executed his plan after being inspired by the terrorist group ISIS. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old Army veteran from Houston, was killed in an exchange of gunfire with police following the attack.…
Bird strike unlikely to be sole cause of fatal South Korean plane crash, experts say
Even as experts remain puzzled by Jeju Air crash, they are sceptical a bird strike was sole cause of fatal disaster One day after the fatal airline disaster in South Korea, the answer as to what went wrong with Jeju Air 2216 remains elusive. Even as experts remain puzzled by what caused the crash that…