Quincy Jones, giant of US music industry, dies aged 91

Justin Bieber has released the music video for his new single “Yukon,” featuring intimate family moments with his wife Hailey and their son Jack on a yacht, emphasizing their close bond. This track, part of his seventh studio album "Swag," reflects Bieber’s life as a husband and father, coming after a four-year hiatus, amid health concerns that led to canceled tour dates. Want More Context? 🔎

Great Barrier Reef DeclineRecent findings from the Australian Institute of Marine Science reveal that the Great Barrier Reef experienced its most severe annual coral cover decline in nearly 40 years, primarily due to climate change-induced heat stress, alongside threats from tropical cyclones and crown-of-thorns starfish. Conservationists warn that without rapid climate action, the reef may face irreversible damage, potentially leading to its inability to recover from catastrophic events. Want More Context? 🔎

Two Chinese nationals died, and a 23-year-old Indonesian crew member is missing after a boat carrying 80 passengers capsized off Bali's Sanur Beach. This incident, which occurred while returning from Nusa Lembongan, adds to the ongoing issue of marine accidents in Indonesia. Want More Context? 🔎

The House Oversight Committee has issued numerous subpoenas for information related to Jeffrey Epstein, targeting the Justice Department and high-profile figures, including former Attorneys General and the Clintons, amid calls for transparency. This move reflects growing pressure on congressional Republicans, despite House Speaker Mike Johnson's efforts to delay action on the Epstein files until after the Trump administration addresses the issue. Want More Context? 🔎

Residents in Kalbarri and the surrounding Mid West will soon provide feedback on the proposed $15 billion Murchison Green Hydrogen project, which aims to develop a solar and wind-powered hydrogen facility north of Kalbarri. While the project promises economic benefits and jobs, concerns from locals and the Shire of Northampton about environmental impacts and access to coastal areas have emerged. Want More Context? 🔎

An osprey in western Canada dropped a fish onto power lines due to fatigue from high temperatures, igniting a brush fire near Ashcroft, according to firefighters. The incident, which briefly disrupted power in the area, humorously prompted the fire service to suggest the bird might have wanted to try "cooked" fish instead of raw. Want More Context? 🔎