Big News Network

Big News Network.com is a dedicated online news platform that provides updates across approximately 450 news categories every hour. It serves as the flagship site for a global news wire and distribution service operating under the Big News Network brand. Our news is gathered from various sources, including our team of full-time journalists, periodic contributors, and contracted wire services. We also utilize localized sources, prestigious newspapers, government media, press releases, international and regional TV (both cable and free-to-air) networks, radio stations, and official organizations. Founded in 1998, Big News Network.com was re-launched on March 3, 2003—an event marked by its unique numerical significance, which will not occur again for another millennium. The site enjoys around 90,000 unique visitors daily. We deliver breaking news on all major topics, along with independent services tailored to key countries and cities. In significant areas like Health, Internet, Technology, Sports, and Business & Finance, we have developed numerous sub-categories to meet the diverse needs of our audience. Additionally, Big News Network.Net, which is separate from Big News Network.com, features a collection of standalone news portals from around the world. More information can be found at www.bignewsnetwork.net. Our company is incorporated in the United Arab Emirates, with our primary office located in Sydney, Australia. You can reach us through our online contact form or by calling +61 4 1359 2865. We hope you find our site enjoyable and beneficial, and that you come to rely on it for the latest breaking news in every category that interests you.

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Amazon to invest $4 billion to expand rural delivery network in US

1 week ago | bignewsnetwork.com | Robert Besser

SEATTLE, Washington: Amazon.com is ramping up its delivery game in rural America, announcing a US$4 billion investment to grow its logistics footprint and reach more consumers in small towns and remote areas by the end of 2026. The expansion will boost Amazon's rural delivery network to over 200 delivery stations and generate 100,000 new jobs, the company said in a statement.
Health Secretary will ensure all new vaccines undergo placebo testing

1 week ago | bignewsnetwork.com | Robert Besser

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to change how vaccines are tested, according to a report from The Washington Post this week. The change would mean that all new vaccines must undergo tests, in which some people get the real vaccine and others get a harmless substance (a placebo). The results would then be compared. "This is a big change from how things were done before," a spokesperson for the department told the newspaper.
US House rescinds approval for California heavy-duty truck rules

1 week ago | bignewsnetwork.com | Robert Besser

WASHINGTON, D.C.: In a challenge to California's push for cleaner transportation, the U.S. House of Representatives voted this week to revoke the Environmental Protection Agency's 2023 approval of the state's plan to phase in more zero-emission heavy-duty trucks. Lawmakers also voted to roll back an EPA waiver granted in December for California's "Omnibus" low-NOx regulation covering heavy-duty highway and off-road vehicles and engines.
Starbucks to beef up store staffing, go slow on automation rollout

1 week ago | bignewsnetwork.com | Robert Besser

SEATTLE, Washington: Starbucks is shifting course on its store strategy—putting people ahead of machines. The coffee giant announced plans to increase staffing in thousands of U.S. locations while scaling back on its earlier automation rollout, in a move that bucks the prevailing trend in the food service industry.
Ireland's Ryanair threatens to cancel Boeing order over US tariffs

1 week ago | bignewsnetwork.com | Robert Besser

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ryanair has issued a sharp warning: if U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump's trade policies raise the cost of Boeing aircraft, the airline may cancel orders for hundreds of jets and explore alternative suppliers—including China's COMAC. As one of Boeing's biggest customers, Ryanair's threat underscores the global stakes of the escalating tariff dispute.
Illinois health officials confirm two measles cases in Cook County

1 week ago | bignewsnetwork.com | Robert Besser

CHICAGO, Illinois: The Chicago and Cook County health departments say that two people in Cook County have measles. These are the first measles cases in the area this year. One person is an adult who lives in the suburbs of Cook County, but it's not known if they were vaccinated. The other case is an adult from Chicago who traveled internationally through O'Hare Airport in early April. This person had one dose of the measles vaccine and developed a rash on April 25.
China's factory activity falls sharply as Trump tariffs bite

1 week ago | bignewsnetwork.com | Robert Besser

BEIJING, China: China's manufacturing sector lost steam in April, with activity shrinking at the fastest pace in over a year, as new U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" package took effect and dampened global demand. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed this week that the official purchasing managers' index (PMI) slipped to 49.0 last month from 50.5 in March.
Washington Post: US EPA canceling all environmental justice grants

1 week ago | bignewsnetwork.com | Robert Besser

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration through U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is canceling nearly 800 grants, including all that support environmental justice, according to the Washington Post. This number is double what had been previously reported, and it is the first time the agency has publicly confirmed the total. The information came from a court document filed last week in a federal case in Rhode Island.
Australia's core inflation slows to 3-year low in Q1

1 week ago | bignewsnetwork.com | Robert Besser

SYDNEY, Australia: A key measure of inflation in Australia has cooled to its lowest level in three years, lending weight to expectations that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) may lower interest rates at its upcoming May meeting. Data released this week showed core inflation fell back into the RBA's target range for the first time since 2021, driven by a slowdown in services prices.
UK grocery inflation edges up to 3.8 percent in April, says report

1 week ago | bignewsnetwork.com | Robert Besser

LONDON, U.K.: Grocery prices in the UK rose by 3.8 percent in April, slightly higher than last month's 3.5 percent, adding more pressure on people already dealing with higher energy, water, and council tax bills, according to research firm Kantar. Supermarkets are trying to attract more shoppers by lowering prices and offering more deals. Asda, the UK's third-largest grocery chain, said it would accept lower profits to make prices more competitive.