- Magic Round to remain in Brisbane until 2032 after government reaches deal with NRL
by Ned Hammond on May 13, 2026 at 8:19 amQueensland's deal with the NRL to host Magic Round was originally due to end after 2027, but the state government has reached a deal with the NRL to extend until 2032.
- Maroons turn to 'unbelievable' Upton in bid to correct errors and disciplineon May 13, 2026 at 8:13 am
Queensland needs a win to keep its State of Origin hopes alive and is turning to the inspirational Tamika Upton to provide it.
- Breaking: Protesters demand 'stop the chop' at rally opposing North Adelaide golf projecton May 13, 2026 at 8:12 am
More than 1,000 people have gathered at Parliament House in Adelaide to protest against the chopping down of trees to make way for the North Adelaide Golf Course redevelopment.
- NSW premier attacks 'kangaroo court' after report into $37m grants schemeby Alexander Lewis on May 13, 2026 at 8:00 am
Chris Minns responds to claims from a parliamentary inquiry that the government "unlawfully redirected" millions of dollars of public money and accused witnesses of lying under oath.
- Notorious paedophile's lawyer says indefinite jail would be an 'abuse of process'by Jordanna Schriever on May 13, 2026 at 7:58 am
A lawyer for paedophile former magistrate Peter Liddy asks a court to permanently stay an application to keep his client behind bars, but a lawyer for the SA Attorney-General says Liddy continues to deny his crimes.
- Invictus Australia budget cut labelled potentially 'life-threatening'by David Mark on May 13, 2026 at 7:45 am
The federal government is urged to reverse its decision to cut funding to Invictus Australia, an organisation that supports veterans.
- Labor upgrades migration numbers by 55,000 in federal budgetby Jake Evans on May 13, 2026 at 7:18 am
The federal budget reveals the government expects more migrants to arrive to Australia than previously thought, even as it faces a campaign from the Coalition and One Nation to slash migration rates.
- Why Ivan Cleary's decision to leave Penrith is as unprecedented as his successby Nick Campton on May 13, 2026 at 7:17 am
Ivan Cleary is doing what no other coach of his stature has ever done in Australian rugby league history, walking away from the NRL with his team at the height of their powers.
- Upexi falls 8% after widened fiscal Q3 net lossby Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte on May 13, 2026 at 7:12 am
Upexi increased its Solana holdings to 2.5 million, valued at more than $238 million, making it the second-largest listed corporate Solana treasury, behind Forward Industries.
- US author to be sentenced for killing husband then writing a book on griefon May 13, 2026 at 7:11 am
Kouri Richins was convicted of aggravated murder after poisoning her husband with fentanyl and self-publishing a children's book about coping with grief.
- Miner wins right to sue council for $22m in years-long road disputeby Liam O'Connell on May 13, 2026 at 6:57 am
A legal stoush between a Central Queensland council and one of Australia's largest coal mines deepens in Queensland's Supreme Court.
- John Travolta's luxury jet bound for aviation museum arrives by shipby Justin Huntsdale on May 13, 2026 at 6:46 am
After nearly a decade of delays and millions of dollars in repairs, John Travolta's old luxury jet needed a boat to get to Australia.
- Whyalla steelworks remains 'fiscal risk' in budget as SA waits for freight bypass fundingby Thomas Kelsall and Arj Ganesan on May 13, 2026 at 6:43 am
The federal government's ongoing financial support for the Whyalla steelworks remains a "fiscal risk" to the budget. Meanwhile, the South Australian government continues to hold out for more Commonwealth funding for a major road project.
- Woman stole parrot from pet shop by hiding it under top, police allegeon May 13, 2026 at 6:38 am
South Australian police swoop on the alleged perpetrator of a parrot theft at a suburban Adelaide pet shop, but say the bird has not been found.
- Legend becomes latest DeFi app to throw in towelby Cointelegraph by Martin Young on May 13, 2026 at 6:31 am
“The product that wins isn’t the one that explains crypto better, it’s the one that hides it completely,” said CEO Jayson Hobby.
- $150m compensation payout for Yindjibarndi slammed as too littleby Alistair Bates and Mietta Adams on May 13, 2026 at 6:29 am
Andrew Forrest's Fortescue has been ordered to hand over the largest native title compensation payout in Australian history. But some say it falls painfully short of what is owed.
- Forget the generation gap, this budget is about 'the 1 per cent' and the restby Tom Crowley on May 13, 2026 at 6:28 am
Just like it did in 2019, Labor is making an argument about wealth in Australia when it proposes negative gearing and capital gains tax changes.
- Hyperliquid ETF attracts $1.2M inflows in 'very solid' US debutby Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea on May 13, 2026 at 6:27 am
21Shares’ Hyperliquid ETF debuted in the US to a “very solid day” of trading, despite volumes being below comparatively buzzy crypto ETF debuts.
- May reveals 'mental breakdown' led to abrupt AFL retirementon May 13, 2026 at 6:19 am
Steven May opens up on his shock decision to retire from the AFL just two weeks before the season opener for Melbourne.
- Person shot at property in Tasmania's northon May 13, 2026 at 6:17 am
Tasmania Police say a person has been shot in the stomach at a residential property at Wynyard, in the state's north.
- Could cars save this struggling country mall?by Tyrone Dalton, Anna McGuinness, and Charlotte Wilkes on May 13, 2026 at 6:03 am
A Victorian council is proposing to reopen a regional mall to vehicles after 44 years in an attempt to breathe new life into the area.
- Police searching for man after woman's body found outside cafeby Greig Johnston on May 13, 2026 at 5:49 am
Police are investigating after a woman's body was discovered on Grand Boulevard in Joondalup.
- Qld ministerial lovers and premier referred to CCC by oppositionby Alex Brewster on May 13, 2026 at 5:31 am
The call for investigation follows weeks of scrutiny over whether ministers Amanda Camm and Tim Mander had made appropriate conflict of interest declarations relating to their relationship.
- Omega-3 testing to be introduced in SA to prevent preterm birthby Eva Blandis on May 13, 2026 at 5:28 am
The South Australian government has announced that pregnant women will be able to access free omega-3 blood tests from next month.
- CFTC backs prediction market Kalshi in appeals court fight against Ohioby Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan on May 13, 2026 at 5:07 am
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has urged the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals to rule that the agency has jurisdiction over prediction markets.
- Inquest finds treatment of prisoner in lead up to death 'reprehensible'by Gabrielle Becerra Mellet and Madigan Landry on May 13, 2026 at 5:00 am
Corey Desmond Devree died when he was left alone for extended periods of time at the prison's paint workshop.
- Ex-bikie boss who paid sniper to kill rival gets 34 years in jailby David Weber on May 13, 2026 at 4:58 am
David Pye, who was convicted last year of hiring a sniper to assassinate his rival Nick Martin during a drag racing event, was sentenced to 34 years in jail.
- Inquiry witness claims CFMEU planted asbestos to get project shut downby Tobi Loftus on May 13, 2026 at 4:52 am
The inquiry heard the CFMEU was making social media posts attacking the credibility of WHSQ employees.
- Homebuilding reforms to let WA customers walk away from failing builders soonerby Cason Ho on May 13, 2026 at 4:43 am
New legislation introduced to state parliament aim to prevent Western Australians from having to suffer the financial and emotional strain of not having a home if their building company collapses.
- Ethereum community launches security feature to end blind signingby Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea on May 13, 2026 at 4:41 am
Crypto platforms Ledger, Trezor, MetaMask, Keycard, WalletConnect, Argot and Fireblocks are among the earliest adopters and contributors to Clear Signing, aimed at ending “blind signing.”
- Kelp DAO eyes reopening withdrawals after rsETH burnby Cointelegraph by Martin Young on May 13, 2026 at 4:33 am
Kelp DAO has burned the exploiter’s tokens and outlined a two-week plan to refill rsETH through Aave’s Recovery Guardian multisig wallet.
- May 13th – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 479by Sundance on May 13, 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 13th – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 479 appeared first on The Last Refuge.
- Wednesday May 13th – Open Threadby Sundance on May 13, 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 Wednesday May 13th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge.
- Iran war, AI spending could push Bitcoin back to $126K this year: Hayesby Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte on May 13, 2026 at 4:10 am
Arthur Hayes said military spending and the possible prioritization of infrastructure investment by US allies over trading US Treasurys and equities will lead to further fiat printing and benefit crypto.
- President Trump Corrects the Recordby Sundance on May 13, 2026 at 4:05 am
There was much fake news about the tech and finance leaders traveling with President Trump to China. Moments ago, President Trump corrects the record: TRUTH SOCIAL – “CNBC incorrectly reported that the Great Jensen Huang, of Nvidia, was not invited to the incredible gathering of the World’s Greatest Businessmen/women proudly going to China. In actuality, The post President Trump Corrects the Record appeared first on The Last Refuge.
- US senators file over 100 amendments to crypto bill ahead of markupby Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan on May 13, 2026 at 3:59 am
A leaked list shows Senate Banking Committee members have filed more than 100 amendments to a crypto bill, highlighting the issues likely to be debated at a markup on Thursday.
- U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer Survives Another Day Assisted by Pending King Charles III Speech...by Sundance on May 13, 2026 at 3:46 am
British monarch King Charles III is scheduled to deliver the annual ‘king’s speech’ to the U.K Parliament on Wednesday, and that was the essential defense position of those who are trying to maintain embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer in power as the Labour Party leader. The king’s speech is an address to Parliament to outline The post U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer Survives Another Day Assisted by Pending King Charles III Speech to Parliament appeared first on The Last Refuge.
- JPMorgan to launch tokenized money market fund for stablecoin issuersby Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea on May 13, 2026 at 2:14 am
JPMorgan’s filing comes nearly three weeks after rival investment bank Morgan Stanley launched its own money market fund, the Stablecoin Reserves Portfolio.
- Bermuda to transition ‘key’ financial services to Stellar blockchainby Cointelegraph by Turner Wright on May 12, 2026 at 10:39 pm
Bermuda Premier David Burt announced several crypto-related initiatives to bring the island nation closer to the industry, including accepting and investing in digital assets and on-chain financial services.
- Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve governor, with chair vote expectedby Cointelegraph by Turner Wright on May 12, 2026 at 8:58 pm
The US Senate voted largely along partisan lines to confirm Kevin Warsh as a member of the Fed's Board of Governors, despite many Democrats’ concerns about the central bank’s independence.
- Extensive Chopper Presser – President Trump Delivers Impromptu Remarks Departing White Houseby Sundance on May 12, 2026 at 8:25 pm
President Trump departed the White House today for a long-awaited trip to Beijing, China for a summit with Chairman Xi Jinping. This trip to China is all business with no customary diplomatic venues or state visit festivities planned. This trip is straight to Beijing, business – then depart. As President Trump departs the White House, The post Extensive Chopper Presser – President Trump Delivers Impromptu Remarks Departing White House appeared first on The Last Refuge.
- DTCC to use Chainlink to power 24/7 collateral management networkby Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar on May 12, 2026 at 6:45 pm
The world’s largest post-trade infrastructure provider will integrate Chainlink technology into its tokenized collateral platform ahead of a Q4 2026 launch.
- WAIB Summit Monaco 2026 returns: the world’s most exclusive gathering for digital assets & AIby Cointelegraph by Advertorial on May 12, 2026 at 6:40 pm
Following the resounding success of its 2025 edition, WAIB Summit Monaco proudly announces its return on June 9–10, 2026, at the prestigious One Monte-Carlo, located in the heart of Monaco’s iconic Casino Square.
- Latest version of crypto market structure bill raises eyebrows ahead of Senate markupby Cointelegraph by Turner Wright on May 12, 2026 at 6:31 pm
Some lawmakers continue to push for ethics provision in the bill as bipartisan support is necessary for the CLARITY Act to pass a Senate floor vote.
- Zelenskyy’s Chief of Staff Andrey Yermak Appears in Court to Face Stunning Charges of Corruption...by Sundance on May 12, 2026 at 6:10 pm
Andrey Yermak is not just some random high-level government official in Ukraine. Andrey Yermak was President Zelenskyy’s right hand, chief of staff, organizer of the functions of Ukrainian government and the guy who controlled the systems that keep all other government officials working on the agenda of the President. If you took Susie Wiles and The post Zelenskyy’s Chief of Staff Andrey Yermak Appears in Court to Face Stunning Charges of Corruption and Money Laundering appeared first on The Last Refuge.
- XRP traders say bullishness ‘growing’ as ETFs log largest inflow since Januaryby Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale on May 12, 2026 at 5:54 pm
XRP analysts highlighted the potential for a sustained price rally, fueled by strong institutional demand and a strong technical structure.
- FBI Director Kash Patel Appears Before Congress – 2:00pm ET Livestreamby Sundance on May 12, 2026 at 5:34 pm
Today, at 2:00pm FBI Director Kash Patel and Drug Enforcement Administration Administrator Terrance Cole will join other federal law enforcement officials to testify on the president’s 2027 budget request before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee. Democrats are poised to push a narrative about Kash Patel’s personal habits driven by an Atlantic article accusing him of drunkenness The post FBI Director Kash Patel Appears Before Congress – 2:00pm ET Livestream appeared first on The Last Refuge.
- Ethereum derivatives unfazed by DeFi hacks: Can ETH hit $2.6K next?by Cointelegraph by Marcel Pechman on May 12, 2026 at 5:14 pm
ETH futures and options signal quiet confidence among professional traders despite macro headwinds and DeFi exploits, keeping the $2,600 price target in play.
- Here’s what happened in crypto todayby Cointelegraph by Cointelegraph on May 12, 2026 at 3:21 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.
- Bitcoin digests highest US CPI since 2023 as Fed rate hike woes returnby Cointelegraph by William Suberg on May 12, 2026 at 2:33 pm
Bitcoin showed fresh signs of volatility as US CPI inflation saw new multiyear highs on oil price hikes thanks to the US-Iran war.
- FBI Quietly Closed a Probe Into Mahmoud Khalil While He Was in ICE Detentionby Akela Lacy on May 12, 2026 at 7:29 pm
Two days before Khalil's arrest, an anonymous tip accused him of calling for violence. The FBI found it did not “warrant further investigation" — but the Trump administration kept calling him a threat. The post FBI Quietly Closed a Probe Into Mahmoud Khalil While He Was in ICE Detention appeared first on The Intercept.
- Hegseth Asks for More Money as Iran War Costs Skyrocketby Nick Turse on May 12, 2026 at 5:22 pm
War Secretary Pete Hegseth was on Capitol Hill Tuesday to defend the Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion budget request. The post Hegseth Asks for More Money as Iran War Costs Skyrocket appeared first on The Intercept.
- We Analyzed Thousands of News Articles: Here’s the Proof of Pro-Israel Bias in Mainstream Mediaby Adam Johnson on May 12, 2026 at 8:58 am
U.S. media outlets were crucial in helping Israel sell the Gaza genocide to the American public. The post We Analyzed Thousands of News Articles: Here’s the Proof of Pro-Israel Bias in Mainstream Media appeared first on The Intercept.
- A Trump U.S. Attorney’s Professional Misconduct Must Be Kept “Private and Confidential”by Matt Sledge on May 11, 2026 at 10:37 pm
A legal disciplinary panel won’t disclose any details about its inquiry into John Sarcone, a Trump loyalist in New York. The post A Trump U.S. Attorney’s Professional Misconduct Must Be Kept “Private and Confidential” appeared first on The Intercept.
- Israeli Real Estate Expo Advertising West Bank Settlements Returns to NYCby Noah Hurowitz on May 11, 2026 at 8:06 pm
The controversial event and the NYPD’s response to resulting protests present a test for Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The post Israeli Real Estate Expo Advertising West Bank Settlements Returns to NYC appeared first on The Intercept.
- Dodging FOIA Could Now Mean Arrest and Strip Search, Depending on Who’s Askingby Lauren Harper on May 9, 2026 at 10:18 am
The DOJ is now treating evading a records request as a crime, a stunning act of hypocrisy from the Trump administration. The post Dodging FOIA Could Now Mean Arrest and Strip Search, Depending on Who’s Asking appeared first on The Intercept.
- Big Finance Might Be Dooming the SPLC — Even Before Its Day in Courtby Rainey Reitman on May 8, 2026 at 6:20 pm
Fidelity, Charles Schwab, and Vanguard are tamping down on the Southern Poverty Law Center’s donations as the government’s de facto censors. The post Big Finance Might Be Dooming the SPLC — Even Before Its Day in Court appeared first on The Intercept.
- Tennessee GOP Moves to Decimate Black Voting Power After Supreme Court’s Blessing of Jim Crowby Natasha Lennard on May 8, 2026 at 5:21 pm
With the Supreme Court blessing racial gerrymandering, Tennessee Republicans rushed to eliminate the state’s only majority-Black congressional district. The post Tennessee GOP Moves to Decimate Black Voting Power After Supreme Court’s Blessing of Jim Crow appeared first on The Intercept.
- Amid Hantavirus Panic, the Ivermectin Super Fans Are Backby Austin Campbell on May 8, 2026 at 2:39 pm
Those who cheered ivermectin as a Covid-19 treatment are now making unsubstantiated claims about its use against hantavirus. The post Amid Hantavirus Panic, the Ivermectin Super Fans Are Back appeared first on The Intercept.
- The Supreme Court Ends Multiracial Democracy as We Know Itby The Intercept Briefing on May 8, 2026 at 10:00 am
As Tennessee eliminated its only majority-Black district, Ari Berman and Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson explain how SCOTUS enabled the right’s “power grab.” The post The Supreme Court Ends Multiracial Democracy as We Know It appeared first on The Intercept.
- Hasan Piker Is the Democrats’ New Man on the Trail, Whether They Like It or Notby Devin Thomas O’Shea on May 8, 2026 at 9:00 am
Insurgent candidates like Cori Bush are tapping Piker as a campaign surrogate — but they still face an uphill battle to winning. The post Hasan Piker Is the Democrats’ New Man on the Trail, Whether They Like It or Not appeared first on The Intercept.
- Maine Dems to Vote on Condemning DCCC Interference in House Primaryby Noah Hurowitz on May 7, 2026 at 5:31 pm
National Democrats put their weight behind a candidate in Maine’s hotly contested House race just weeks before the primary. Locals are pissed. The post Maine Dems to Vote on Condemning DCCC Interference in House Primary appeared first on The Intercept.
- Lawyer on EEOC’s New York Times Lawsuit Has History Battling Discrimination Against Menby Bryce Covert on May 6, 2026 at 7:55 pm
A former EEOC commissioner said, “They’re putting out their best facts in this complaint, and the facts are pathetic.” The post Lawyer on EEOC’s New York Times Lawsuit Has History Battling Discrimination Against Men appeared first on The Intercept.
- She Opposed His Plan for a Blockchain City. Now He’s Bankrolling Her Primary Opponent.by Matt Sledge on May 6, 2026 at 10:19 am
A crypto mogul gave $2.5 million to a candidate running against state Sen. Nicole Cannizzaro in the Nevada attorney general race. The post She Opposed His Plan for a Blockchain City. Now He’s Bankrolling Her Primary Opponent. appeared first on The Intercept.
- Mamdani Condemns NYC Expo Promoting Property Sales in Israeli West Bank Settlementsby Noah Hurowitz on May 5, 2026 at 8:17 pm
Past real estate expos that included illegal Israeli settlements have come under scrutiny for discrimination — and led to violent confrontations. The post Mamdani Condemns NYC Expo Promoting Property Sales in Israeli West Bank Settlements appeared first on The Intercept.
- Hegseth Clings to Phony Ceasefire to Help Trump Evade War Powers Pressureby Nick Turse on May 5, 2026 at 7:21 pm
War Secretary Pete Hegseth insists “the ceasefire is not over,” despite renewed combat between U.S. and Iranian forces. The post Hegseth Clings to Phony Ceasefire to Help Trump Evade War Powers Pressure appeared first on The Intercept.
- Clavicular and the Right-Wing Project to Radicalize Young Menby Alain Stephens on May 5, 2026 at 4:16 pm
The popular streamer offers easy answers for why the world has left young men feeling unhappy and alone. The post Clavicular and the Right-Wing Project to Radicalize Young Men appeared first on The Intercept.
- Portland AI Company Ships Targeting Tech to Israeli Drone Makerby Noah Hurowitz on May 5, 2026 at 9:00 am
Video processing firm Sightline Intelligence, which claims its AI can separate civilians from militants, faces protests at home. The post Portland AI Company Ships Targeting Tech to Israeli Drone Maker appeared first on The Intercept.
- Trump’s Killing Spree Isn’t Stopping the Flow of Drugs Into the U.S.by Nick Turse on May 4, 2026 at 9:52 am
The Trump administration falsely claims that boat strikes target fentanyl and have halted 97 percent of cocaine shipments to the U.S. The post Trump’s Killing Spree Isn’t Stopping the Flow of Drugs Into the U.S. appeared first on The Intercept.
- Never Apologizeby Katherine Krueger on May 2, 2026 at 9:44 am
James Comey, Zohran Mamdani, and the lost art of doubling down. The post Never Apologize appeared first on The Intercept.