What Australia can learn from LA's traffic nightmare

Public transport is often heralded as the backbone of vibrant cities, yet the United States is struggling to make it work.

From LA's stalled subway expansion to New York's aging infrastructure, America's public transport systems are facing mounting challenges.

So, what does this mean for equity, the environment, and the future of urban life? Read our online feature to learn more and explore what lessons we can learn from cities that are getting it right.

And on Life Matters this week, we're flipping the script on spending. Join us for a conversation about finding joy in spending less, whether you're saving for something big or just rethinking what really matters.

And finally, did you know Donald Trump isn't the first US president to try to buy Greenland? Our latest online article looks at the fascinating history of America's attempts to purchase the icy island and why Greenland remains such a geopolitical prize.

Many American cities have dire public transport systems, but it hasn't always been this way. How did they get so bad and how does Australia compare?

Saving money is an obvious benefit — but what about the psychological impact of buying less?

The tug of war between Denmark and America over Greenland is about much more than Donald Trump’s trademark bluster. It is also a story of colonialism, superpower rivalry and a misprint on a map.

It's one of one of this century's most notorious books. Author Nikki Gemmell reveals the story behind her bestseller, The Bride Stripped Bare.

The dismissals of Antoinette Lattouf from the ABC and Peter Lalor from SEN over social media posts on the Israel-Gaza war raise questions about how journalists separate the personal and professional in the modern world.

Is CJ Hendry a sub-par artist, marketing genius or both? The self-confessed Brisbane "bogan" attracts big buyers, but the art world's not so sure about her — and she couldn't care less.

Superstars Renee Zellweger, Leo Woodall and Chiwetel Ejiofor discuss Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

Language learning apps are popular, fun and easy to use, but is it possible to master a new language by using them? Two linguists weigh in on the benefits and drawbacks — and what else could help.

Injured but not forgotten, Bob Murphy discovered during the Bulldogs' 2016 triumph the profound power of connection and selflessness.

Former PM Malcolm Turnbull believes AUKUS is a "one-sided", bad deal, although the security partnership has cross party support in Australia. So how could the arrival of new US president Donald Trump impact the deal?