- Do the kids reckon this budget created any winners?
by Jacob Greber on May 22, 2026 at 7:00 pmAs debate over the federal government's budget tax hit on wealth and assets continues to reverberate, one can't help but wonder how it's going down among the gen Zs and millennials it's designed to impress.
- Israel undermines support as it focuses on optics over actionsby Laura Tingle on May 22, 2026 at 7:00 pm
In the wake of outcry over its treatment of detained activists, Israel has focused on messaging as its actions undermine its support form the international community.
- At a crossroad, Suzie Miller took the risky path, away from a safe jobby Brett Worthington on May 22, 2026 at 7:00 pm
In 2009, Suzie Miller had a choice between becoming a magistrate in Australia or a residency at the National Theatre in London.
- Sydney Harbour rubbish loads rise during Vivid, Seabin claimsby Peter de Kruijff on May 22, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Data from floating rubbish bins near the Sydney CBD suggests there are higher levels of rubbish entering the water when major events such as Vivid are on.
- How a 3,400yo ball game survives in Mexico against all oddson May 22, 2026 at 6:52 pm
Ulama remains an important part of Mexican identity, with authorities leveraging the momentum of the FIFA World Cup to shine a spotlight on the ancient sport once again.
- What's with all the videos of college graduates booing AI?by Dannielle Maguire on May 22, 2026 at 6:51 pm
It's graduation season for universities across the US, which has bred an unexpected viral trend: graduates jeering at artificial intelligence.
- Doctors reveal complex, multi-country mission to help conjoined twinsby Marian Faa on May 22, 2026 at 6:39 pm
A team of doctors involved in the separation of conjoined Papua New Guinean twins Sawong and Tom have spoken for the first time about the rare and complex case.
- The prickly plant powering a new spirits industryby Kerry Staight on May 22, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Australia's emerging agave industry is attracting interest from distillers, farmers and scientists who believe the spiky plant could transform everything from tequila production to sustainable aviation fuel.
- 'Live-streamed genocide': Palestinian poet writes from Gaza's frontlineby Nicola Heath on May 22, 2026 at 6:30 pm
The month he turned 30, Mosab Abu Toha was blindfolded, beaten and detained by the Israel Defense Forces. The essay he wrote about it won a Pulitzer Prize.
- ABC 50/50 quiz: Test your knowledge of Prince, Twin Peaks and some very important donkeyson May 22, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Each question in the ABC 50/50 quiz has only two options: one is right; the other is wrong. But there's a catch.
- DNI Tulsi Gabbard Resigns Position to Stand Beside Husband Cancer Battleby Sundance on May 22, 2026 at 5:59 pm
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announces her resignation as she joins with her husband Abraham to battle his cancer diagnosis. Consequential thoughts can be set aside for a later time. Our heart expresses deep gratitude for Mrs. Gabbard’s unwavering strength, and I am certain you will all join with me in prayer for a The post DNI Tulsi Gabbard Resigns Position to Stand Beside Husband Cancer Battle appeared first on The Last Refuge.
- US House lawmakers launch probe into Kalshi, Polymarket insider tradingby Cointelegraph by Turner Wright on May 22, 2026 at 5:20 pm
Representative James Comer asked CEOs of two major prediction market companies for information on their responses to insider trading after “suspiciously timed trades” related to US military actions against Iran.
- NEAR protocol leads AI token rally with a 50% pump: Is $5 NEAR price next?by Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale on May 22, 2026 at 5:01 pm
NEAR price surges 50% in a week as AI token momentum, Nvidia optimism and network upgrades fuel bullish sentiment.
- Putin says at least six people killed in 'terrorist' attack on student dormitoryon May 22, 2026 at 4:06 pm
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of a "terrorist strike" on a student dormitory in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region that has killed at least six people and injured 39 others.
- Crypto Biz: Institutions tighten their grip on Bitcoin, AI and prediction marketsby Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi on May 22, 2026 at 4:02 pm
Institutional crypto adoption accelerates as Tether expands Bitcoin holdings, miners pivot to AI and Polymarket joins Nasdaq amid $1 billion fund outflows.
- Bitcoin price falls under $77K as Dow Jones hits new all-time highsby Cointelegraph by William Suberg on May 22, 2026 at 3:40 pm
Bitcoin headed lower as Wall Street trading began with new record highs for the Dow Jones, while traders warned of weak US demand.
- NYSE owner ICE to launch oil-linked futures with OKXby Cointelegraph by Helen Partz on May 22, 2026 at 2:42 pm
ICE and OKX plan to launch oil-linked perpetual futures based on Brent and WTI benchmarks, bringing crypto derivatives further into traditional energy markets under licensing restrictions.
- Bitcoin miner MARA spent $4.3M on CEO security in 2025 as crypto attacks riseby Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai on May 22, 2026 at 2:25 pm
MARA spent $4.3 million on CEO Fred Thiel’s security in 2025, including vehicle armoring, as crypto wrench attacks increased globally.
- Tax changes 'threaten to chill' record federal green energy supportby Daniel Mercer on May 22, 2026 at 2:03 pm
As the federal government races towards its 2030 renewable energy goal, investors warn capital gains taxes changes risk upending the entire effort.
- Here’s what happened in crypto todayby Cointelegraph by Cointelegraph on May 22, 2026 at 2:02 pm
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
- Space X IPO: 'Bad news' for tech stocks but what about Bitcoin?by Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola on May 22, 2026 at 1:54 pm
SpaceX’s IPO could turn the Mag 7 into a Mag 8, with Tesla and SpaceX comprising 25% of the group's Bitcoin balance-sheet exposure.
- DeFi hacks shake institutional confidence as risks outpace yieldsby Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun on May 22, 2026 at 1:51 pm
Repeated bridge exploits and shrinking yields are making institutions question whether DeFi’s risks still justify the returns, says Symbiotic’s Putiatin.
- THORChain exploit tied to malicious node and GG20 flawby Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai on May 22, 2026 at 1:48 pm
The $10.7 million THORChain exploit was caused by a GG20 vulnerability, which allowed a malicious node to reconstruct a full private key to one of its vaults.
- Tony Abbott returns to political life as Downer drops out of race for Liberal Party presidentby Rudi Maxwell on May 22, 2026 at 12:51 pm
Former prime minister Tony Abbott will be nominated unopposed to become the next federal president of the Liberal Party.
- XRP adds 4,300 new wallets in 24 hours, but why is price stuck?by Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale on May 22, 2026 at 11:52 am
XRP Ledger activity surges with 4,300 new wallets created in 24 hours, but strong resistance keeps XRP price capped.
- US pauses arms sales to Taiwan over Iran waron May 22, 2026 at 11:39 am
The stalled $19.6 billion weapons purchase by Taiwan has been awaiting sign-off from US President Donald Trump.
- Polymarket seeks Japan entry despite gambling law hurdles: Reportby Cointelegraph by Helen Partz on May 22, 2026 at 10:57 am
Polymarket is reportedly seeking entry into Japan amid falling trading volumes and rising regulatory scrutiny, targeting approval by 2030.
- Labor leaves door open to an additional trust tax exemptionby Clare Armstrong on May 22, 2026 at 10:39 am
The federal government has left the door open to further changes after coming under pressure for including future discretionary testamentary trusts in a new tax announced in the budget.
- Polymarket team says user funds safe as exploit losses climb above $600Kby Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai on May 22, 2026 at 10:19 am
Polymarket said user funds and market resolution were safe after a suspected private key compromise tied to top-up operations.
- Verus bridge exploiter returns $8.5M after bounty offerby Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai on May 22, 2026 at 9:32 am
The hacker behind the Verus bridge exploit returned 75% of the stolen funds as part of a recovery deal negotiated with the protocol days after the incident.
- Freo notches 10th straight win with Saints triumph, Tigers down Bombersby Henry Hanson and Dean Bilton on May 22, 2026 at 9:05 am
Fremantle makes club history with a 30-point victory over St Kilda, as Essendon loses three key players to injury in an 18-point loss to Richmond.
- Storm 'steamrolled' as the Bulldogs coach slams 'outside noise' after snapping horror losing streakby Simon Smale on May 22, 2026 at 9:02 am
Matt Burton has inspired inspired the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs to a 30-20 come-from-behind victory against the Melbourne Storm, snapping their five-game losing streak.
- Pacific leaders warned of 'prolonged' fuel crisis as new plan endorsedby Stephen Dziedzic on May 22, 2026 at 8:52 am
A taskforce will see leaders get a better idea of threats to energy deliveries, while Australia and New Zealand provide expert analysis on future supply.
- Mental health evidence delays sentencing of Molly Ticehurst's murdererby Lani Oataway on May 22, 2026 at 8:20 am
The defence team for Daniel Billings has submitted evidence from a forensic psychiatrist that found he was in an "abnormal state of mind" when he killed his former partner.
- Melbourne man found guilty of keeping woman as a slaveby Kristian Silva on May 22, 2026 at 8:15 am
The court heard the man had beaten the woman and deprived her of food while forcing her into unpaid labour at his home.
- A woman has died after being hit by a police car. What happens now?by Rosanne Maloney on May 22, 2026 at 8:13 am
A criminology expert and former police officer provides insight into what the investigation into Boksoon Kwon's death will involve.
- Bitcoin price record 90-day uptrend 'resembles bull market rally:' New analysisby Cointelegraph by William Suberg on May 22, 2026 at 8:12 am
Bitcoin rallied for 90 days after its dip below $60,000, breaking the record for the longest uptrend within a bear market in BTC price history.
- IS-linked families arrive in Damascus ahead of journey to Australiaby Matthew Doran and Fiona Willan on May 22, 2026 at 8:03 am
After leaving the al-Roj refugee camp on Thursday, a group of seven Australian women and 14 children has arrived in the Syrian capital, Damascus.
- 'No sign of danger': Friend details horror of fatal shark attackby Michael Tetlow on May 22, 2026 at 7:54 am
The best friend of a Perth father killed by a shark off Rottnest Island says there was "absolutely no warning" before the attack.
- UAE-backed DDSC stablecoin processes $30M institutional transactionby Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar on May 22, 2026 at 7:00 am
The transfer was executed on ADI Chain, a layer-2 blockchain designed for institutional payments, treasury operations and trade settlement.
- Tokenized stocks risk liquidity and revenue fragmentation: Researchby Cointelegraph by Martin Young on May 22, 2026 at 6:56 am
TradFi views the breakup of its previously consolidated, centralized liquidity as a “serious structural threat,” said Tiger Research director Ryan Yoon.
- Rex Airlines announces service cuts in Victoria and Tasmaniaby Wade Stephens on May 22, 2026 at 6:56 am
The embattled carrier has announced it is ceasing some services and reducing others.
- Galaxy’s Novogratz speaks in court over failed $1.2B BitGo deal: Reportby Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan on May 22, 2026 at 6:45 am
Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz reportedly told a court the SEC made it “very difficult” to complete a planned 2021 merger with BitGo.
- Boat driver jailed after running over swimmer who suffered 'horrific injuries'by Eva Blandis on May 22, 2026 at 6:42 am
A woman who was likely more than three times the legal blood alcohol limit when she ran over a swimmer while driving a boat has been jailed for more than two years.
- SEC's Peirce tempers expectations over tokenized stocks exemptionby Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea on May 22, 2026 at 6:35 am
An executive at tokenization platforms Superstate said the stricter approach suggested by Hester Peirce would enable DeFi to expand without compromising rules in traditional capital markets.
- Coinbase premium hits monthly low as institutional selling pressure mountsby Cointelegraph by Martin Young on May 22, 2026 at 5:46 am
Uncertainty surrounding the current macro environment “appears to be pushing institutions toward hedging strategies while waiting for greater clarity,” said analyst Darkfost.
- Accused attackers of Sandbox exec’s wife tried to flee via Uberby Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte on May 22, 2026 at 4:57 am
CertiK reported earlier this month that criminal wrench attack teams usually consist of three to five people and are often made up of amateurs, while the masterminds are outside the country.
- May 22nd – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 488by Sundance on May 22, 2026 at 4:20 am
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread. Posted in The post May 22nd – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 488 appeared first on The Last Refuge.
- Friday May 22nd – Open Threadby Sundance on May 22, 2026 at 4:15 am
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. The post Friday May 22nd – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge.
- US lawmakers renew strategic Bitcoin reserve push with ARMA billby Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea on May 22, 2026 at 4:02 am
Under the American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026, Bitcoin must be held for a minimum of 20 years unless used to slash national debt.
- AIPAC, AI, Crypto and Gambling Are Hiding Their Big Election Spendsby The Intercept Briefing on May 22, 2026 at 10:00 am
Intercept staffers break down the latest election news and the front groups fueling the midterms. The post AIPAC, AI, Crypto and Gambling Are Hiding Their Big Election Spends appeared first on The Intercept.
- Corporate Interests Paid for Haley Stevens' Trip to Portugal — and Her Campaign Adsby Jonah Valdez on May 22, 2026 at 9:00 am
Center Forward sent Stevens — and her mom — to a banking and crypto conference. Now it's spending millions on ads in Michigan. The post Corporate Interests Paid for Haley Stevens’ Trip to Portugal — and Her Campaign Ads appeared first on The Intercept.
- WATCH: Butlerian Jihad When? – #SolutionsWatchby ADMIN TEAM on May 21, 2026 at 7:00 pm
The AI uprising has begun. But what kind of uprising will it be? Will it be a Butlerian Jihad? A neo-Luddite movement? Or something else entirely? Let’s find out… Sources, shownotes and links – as well as audio versions and download options – can be found here. Previous episodes of #SolutionsWatch can be found here …
- DNC Autopsy of 2024 Loss Doesn’t Mention Gaza or Israel at allby Noah Hurowitz on May 21, 2026 at 4:52 pm
As the DNC blamed the author for the report’s shortcomings, a source who participated in the research said the author seemed to grasp that Gaza "clearly" hurt Harris. The post DNC Autopsy of 2024 Loss Doesn’t Mention Gaza or Israel at all appeared first on The Intercept.
- ICE Recruitment Tweets Are So Racist That Cops Feared They Could Incite Neo-Nazi Violenceby Matt Sledge on May 21, 2026 at 4:23 pm
A newly uncovered police bulletin warns that white supremacists may interpret ICE social media content as a call to violence. The post ICE Recruitment Tweets Are So Racist That Cops Feared They Could Incite Neo-Nazi Violence appeared first on The Intercept.
- Ahmadinejad Is Still Bad for Iranians — and Still Great for Israelby Hooman Majd on May 20, 2026 at 8:53 pm
A bombshell report shows how Israel and the U.S. never really cared about freeing the Iranian people. The post Ahmadinejad Is Still Bad for Iranians — and Still Great for Israel appeared first on The Intercept.
- Fake Wars & Higher Prices: What a “Multipolar World Order” REALLY Meansby Kit Knightly on May 20, 2026 at 7:30 pm
America's Empire will fall, and a shiny multipolar new world order will rise in its place, and it's definitely going to be A Good Thing. That's the story. But that's all it is, a story.
- False Testimony Sent Tony Carruthers to Death Row. Tennessee Wants to Kill Him Anyway.by Liliana Segura on May 20, 2026 at 6:11 pm
Carruthers’s murder conviction hinged on the claims of paid informant, who has repeatedly recanted his testimony. The post False Testimony Sent Tony Carruthers to Death Row. Tennessee Wants to Kill Him Anyway. appeared first on The Intercept.
- The End of the Voting Rights Act Isn’t Just a “Black Problem”by Alain Stephens on May 20, 2026 at 10:09 am
Preserving racial hierarchy remains one of most animating impulses in American political life. The post The End of the Voting Rights Act Isn’t Just a “Black Problem” appeared first on The Intercept.
- Pennsylvania Results: Chris Rabb to Join the Squad in Congress as Bob Brooks Tries to Flip Key...by Jessica Washington on May 20, 2026 at 12:22 am
The electoral left won a marquee primary in Philadelphia, while the establishment and progressives united around a firefighters’ union chief in the Lehigh Valley. The post Pennsylvania Results: Chris Rabb to Join the Squad in Congress as Bob Brooks Tries to Flip Key Seat appeared first on The Intercept.
- Thomas Massie Loses His Seat in a Win for Trump — and AIPACby Matt Sledge on May 19, 2026 at 11:59 pm
The race was widely viewed as a referendum on the president. It was also a test of the pro-Israel lobby’s power. The post Thomas Massie Loses His Seat in a Win for Trump — and AIPAC appeared first on The Intercept.
- Ebola Outbreak Rages After Trump Gutted Global Health Safeguardsby Nick Turse on May 19, 2026 at 8:58 pm
“The outbreaks of Ebola and hantavirus in the past two weeks show why international threats need an international response.” The post Ebola Outbreak Rages After Trump Gutted Global Health Safeguards appeared first on The Intercept.
- Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization” Fund Is a Handout to His Hardcore Supportersby Natasha Lennard on May 19, 2026 at 12:04 pm
Putting January 6 rioters on the dole is a new kind of corruption — and it definitely won’t help the American working class. The post Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization” Fund Is a Handout to His Hardcore Supporters appeared first on The Intercept.
- Xavier Becerra Pushed to Inflate a Black Man’s IQ to Execute Him as California AGby Akela Lacy on May 19, 2026 at 9:57 am
Becerra, a front-runner for California governor, has a history of blocking police accountability measures and seeking to uphold the death penalty. The post Xavier Becerra Pushed to Inflate a Black Man’s IQ to Execute Him as California AG appeared first on The Intercept.
- WHO in “panic mode” as World Health Assembly kicks offby Kit Knightly on May 18, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Today is first day of the World Health Organization’s 79th annual World Health Assembly, where delegates come together to set policies and priorities for global health.
- Who’s Spending in Your Congressional Election? We Tracked the Front Groups Fueling the 2026...by Matt Sledge on May 18, 2026 at 9:48 am
Murky political spending groups tout innocuous causes like “jobs,” “democracy,” and “electing women.” Here’s a guide to who’s really behind them. The post Who’s Spending in Your Congressional Election? We Tracked the Front Groups Fueling the 2026 Midterms. appeared first on The Intercept.
- WATCH: Iain Davis & Jerm Warfare – Defining Multipolarityby ADMIN TEAM on May 17, 2026 at 7:00 pm
The UK independent media outlet UK Column recently put out a video where Mike Robinson, Charles Mallet, and Jeremy Nell (Jerm Warfare) discussed the proposed and rapidly emerging multipolar world order (MWO). You can watch the discussion here. During the discussion, the UKC team outlined what they thought were the arguments against the MWO (multipolarity). …
- The Haunted Village: The Local Has Become a Ghost in Its Own Homeby ADMIN TEAM on May 16, 2026 at 6:30 pm
An edited excerpt from The Great Flattening: How Everything Is Being Taken, a forthcoming book by Colin Todhunter on enclosure, place and autonomy. In the Cornish coastal village of Polperro during the first half of the 20th century, the smell of the harbour was inescapable. It carried fish in various states of decay and preparation. …
- A “Scheme” Against Dobbs: SCOTUS Dissent Hints at Next Phase of Abortion Rights Fightby Jessica Washington on May 16, 2026 at 10:14 am
Justice Clarence Thomas argues the Comstock Act, passed in 1873, prohibits the mailing of abortion medication. The post A “Scheme” Against Dobbs: SCOTUS Dissent Hints at Next Phase of Abortion Rights Fight appeared first on The Intercept.
- Internal Pentagon Report Reveals Hegseth Is Willfully Putting Civilians in Dangerby Nick Turse on May 15, 2026 at 9:33 pm
A damning Department of War report finds that the Pentagon didn’t fully implement any required civilian harm mitigation measures. The post Internal Pentagon Report Reveals Hegseth Is Willfully Putting Civilians in Danger appeared first on The Intercept.
- CDC Didn’t Tell New York About Resident on Hantavirus-Plagued Cruiseby Jacqueline Sweet on May 15, 2026 at 8:41 pm
There’s no indication that the New Yorker had imminent plans to return to the U.S. But public health experts said the city and state still should’ve been informed. The post CDC Didn’t Tell New York About Resident on Hantavirus-Plagued Cruise appeared first on The Intercept.
- WATCH: Yes, Things are Bad, But Ultimately, Don’t Fear the Criminal Class!by ADMIN TEAM on May 15, 2026 at 6:30 pm
In the most recent edition of Geopolitics & Empire, host Hrvoje Moric talks with entrepreneur Michael Driver: Driver argues that the modern digital landscape, specifically AI and screen-based culture, is designed to sever individuals from their human intuition and natural senses. He interprets current global crises, including wars and health scares, as deliberate smoke screens …
- “We Will Find You and We Will Kill You”by The Intercept Briefing on May 15, 2026 at 11:30 am
The Trump administration’s new counterterrorism strategy turns its political enemies into enemies of the state. The post “We Will Find You and We Will Kill You” appeared first on The Intercept.
- How Trump’s New Counterterrorism Strategy Puts You at Riskby Nick Turse on May 15, 2026 at 11:08 am
The Intercept annotated the White House document to show how the U.S. government is bringing its war on terror home. The post How Trump’s New Counterterrorism Strategy Puts You at Risk appeared first on The Intercept.
- DOJ Escalates War on Trans Youth Healthcare With Criminal Subpoenasby Natasha Lennard on May 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm
We already know how high the stakes are for patients and their families — and rolling over now could hurt all of medicine. The post DOJ Escalates War on Trans Youth Healthcare With Criminal Subpoenas appeared first on The Intercept.
- “It’s Overwhelming but It’s Amazing”: Richard Glossip Released From Jail After Three Decadesby Liliana Segura on May 14, 2026 at 4:22 pm
After nine execution dates, three last meals, and a Supreme Court ruling in his favor, Richard Glossip should soon walk free. The post “It’s Overwhelming but It’s Amazing”: Richard Glossip Released From Jail After Three Decades appeared first on The Intercept.
- The War On Iran – One Jewish Supremacist Crime Too Many?by ADMIN TEAM on May 14, 2026 at 3:00 pm
I can’t say for certain what finally convinced me that the latest U.S.-Israel aggression against Iran will be remembered as a Jewish war crime – one that will probably mark an ugly, well-deserved end to an eighty-year “golden age” in Jewish diaspora history. Maybe it was hearing America’s Secretary of State blurt out that Washington …
- Quick Take…The King’s Speech Makes Me Laughby Kit Knightly on May 13, 2026 at 8:30 pm
The King’s Speech is hilarious these days. It’s been irrelevant for a long time, but it’s recently become genuinely funny. He rocks up to Parliament with this shiny hat and big old cloak, the MPs pretend to lock Black Rod out to show they’re independent, and then they all go and listen to him anyway. …
- Hantavirus – A Pandemic Treaty “Wake Up Call”?by Kit Knightly on May 12, 2026 at 7:30 pm
The Hantavirus outbreak keeps on going. The case count is up to 11, with 9 *ahem* “confirmed” by PCR test. The French government is isolating their five cruise ship passengers, and anybody those five people may have talked to, and they are worried the virus may have mutated. A Dutch hospital is “racing” to “curb …