Jordan Mailata makes history as first Australian to win a Super Bowl

Eagles player completes journey from reserve-grade rugby league Mailata plays big hand in Philadelphia’s 40-22 win over Chiefs Jordan Mailata, the giant rugby league convert from Bankstown, has made history by becoming the first Australian to play in a Super Bowl victory. The offensive tackle, taking part in his second NFL championship decider, played no … Read more

Merciless Philadelphia Eagles dismantle Kansas City Chiefs to win Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs 22–40 Philadelphia Eagles As it happened: David Lengel’s minute-by-minute report Seven years after winning their first Vince Lombardi trophy, the Philadelphia Eagles are back on top of the NFL mountaintop. Behind a MVP performance from quarterback Jalen Hurts and a defensive masterclass that harried, hit and harassed Patrick Mahomes into one of … Read more

Judge’s ‘hopelessly ambiguous’ order barring DOGE from Treasury sparks concern Bessent may also be locked out

A federal judge’s order barring DOGE from accessing Treasury Department data is vague enough that some legal experts believe it even blocks the agency’s secretary from reviewing records and systems, prompting Republicans to blast what they consider judicial overreach.  U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York Paul Engelmayer, an appointee of former … Read more

DOGE cancels funding for Fauci museum exhibit

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) canceled more than $180 million in contracts over 48 hours, including a nearly $170,000 contract for an Anthony Fauci museum exhibit. “In the past 48 hours, HHS canceled 62 contract [sic] worth $182 million,” The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced in a Friday social media post. “These … Read more

Trump signs proclamation declaring February 9 ‘Gulf of America Day’ ahead of Super Bowl: ‘Another big win’

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation declaring February 9th as “Gulf of America Day” as he flew over the recently renamed body of water on his way to make history at Super Bowl LIX on Sunday afternoon.  “MOMENTS AGO ON AF1: President Trump signed a Proclamation declaring February 9th ‘Gulf of America Day’ while flying … Read more