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Older Australians collect an average of 31 PBS scripts a year – new research

Australians are living longer than ever before. While this is broadly good news, ageing well comes with a range of challenges.

The Conversation

“This is going to be hard”: Texas public radio stations fighting to stay on the air after budget cuts

Thirty stations must figure out how to make up for the loss of at least $17.7 million in federal funding that came at the direction of the president without wearing out supporters.

The Texas Tribune

SNL, Obama and Kendrick Lamar among winners at the Creative Arts Emmys

The 50th season of Saturday Night Live was the biggest winner with 11 on the second night of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards

The Independent UK

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Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show 'Weather Hunters'

Al Roker has launched his own educational cartoon TV show called “Weather Hunters” on PBS Kids

The Independent UK

Prescriptions meds cheaper next year as costs bite ill

Medicines listed on the government's subsidy scheme will cost no more than $25 after a bill to reduce drug prices passed parliament.

AAP

PBS, NPR stations working to cope with — and survive — government funding cuts

A month after Congress voted to strip public media of public money, PBS and NPR stations are working to cope — and survive

The Independent UK

How to watch 'What are UFOs?' online from anywhere for free - new doc lands in U.K.

As the discussion of UFOs moves into the mainstream, you might need to catch up. Here's how to watch "What are UFOs?" online and from anywhere in the world.

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How to watch ‘Professor T’ season 4 online – stream crime drama for free from anywhere

The "cosy crime" favourite is back and Tempest has his hands full. Here's how to watch "Professor T" season 4 online and from anywhere in the world.

Tom’s Guide

Congress Spent At Least $27,500 on Poster Displays in 2 Months. Here Are 4 Ridiculous Examples and 1 Good One.

It's a drop in the bucket compared to the national debt, but any wasteful government spending should be eliminated.

Reason

Experts Break Down Why Coke’s Cane Sugar Swap Won’t Make Consumers Healthier

"[It] would cost thousands of American food manufacturing jobs, depress farm income, and boost imports of foreign sugar, all with no nutritional benefit."

Bored Panda

Jane Austen at 250: Why we shouldn’t exaggerate her radicalism

The BBC’s recent docuseries, Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius, the PBS mini-series Miss Austen as well as cultural and tourism festivities are all marking the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth for a global audience.

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: ‘talking about blokes’ issues’ with ex-Olympian and Labor MP Dan Repacholi

Men’s physical and mental health can be a prickly subject, both for men and those looking to help. With the rise of social media and AI, there are new challenges emerging – especially for younger men.

The Conversation

PBS reveals data breach after company info leaked on Discord

Almost 4,000 PBS employees and affiliates have their contact info leaked.

TechRadar

Spike Lee, Adam McKay and over 2,000 writers decry Trump’s ‘un-American’ actions in open letter

Screenwriters from Writers Guild of America, also including David Simon and Celine Song, call out president’s ‘authoritarian assault’ on free speech

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PBS accounts for nearly half of first graders’ most frequently watched educational TV and video programs

At U.S. President Donald Trump’s request, Congress voted in July 2025 to claw back US$1.1 billion it had previously approved for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. That measure, which passed in the House and the Senate by very narrow margins, will cut off all federal tax dollars that would have…

Benzinga

Trump-Backed Spending Bill Forces CPB Shutdown After 60 Years of Public Broadcasting

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting says it will shut down after Congress, following President Donald Trump's spending cuts, stripped $1.1 billion in previously approved funding.

The Independent UK

Not just Big Bird: What to know about the Center for Public Broadcasting and its funding cuts

The organization shuts down after almost six decades of fueling production of celebrated educational programming, cultural content, and emergency alerts about natural disasters

Al Jazeera

Corporation for Public Broadcasting to shutter following Trump-era cuts

President Trump has called public media a ‘monstrosity’ that deserves to be defunded, despite millions of US viewers.

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The Guardian - US

Corporation for Public Broadcasting to close after US funding cut

Closure of public broadcasting group follows House Republicans’ decision to strip $1.1bn in funding over two years

The Independent UK

Corporation for Public Broadcasting to shut down after being defunded by Congress, targeted by Trump

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has been a cornerstone of American culture for three generations

The Independent UK

Corporation for PBS and NPR says it’s ending operations after Trump cuts

Corporation for Public Broadcasting funds PBS, NPR and more than 1,500 local radio and TV stations

Reason

Media Outlets Shouldn't Get Public Funds, No Matter Their Political Bias

It shouldn't matter whether NPR leans right or left. Cutting its federal funding was the right move.

The Guardian - AU

Sorry, America, but it’s not Australia’s fault that your healthcare system is failing you

Donald Trump has blamed ‘freeloader’ countries like Australia for the high cost of medicines. Unfortunately the grim statistics tell a different story

The Guardian - AU

Trump accuses foreign nations of ‘freeloading’ on drug prices as Australia insists PBS prices won’t rise

Pharmaceuticals – already covered under existing US free trade agreement – on PBS ‘not up for negotiation’, Labor says

The Guardian - AU

Senate votes down Hanson push to scrap net zero by 2050 policy – as it happened

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