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- Business
Asos co-founder dies after falling from apartment building in Thailand
PATTAYA, Thailand — Quentin Griffiths, a co-founder of the British online fashion giant Asos, died after falling from the 17th floor of an apartment building in the resort city of Pattaya on Feb. 9. He was 58.…
- SoCal
Mexico drug kingpin ‘El Mencho’ killed, triggering widespread violence across the country
Mexican soldiers killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel known as "El Mencho," on Sunday.…
- US
Quarter of US immigration judges departed under Trump, fueling court system crisis
The U.S. immigration court system has lost approximately one-quarter of its bench over the past year following a wave of dismissals and resignations.…
- Politics
Trump supporter obsessed with Epstein files fatally shot at Mar-a-Lago estate
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Secret Service agents and local police shot and killed an armed man Sunday after he breached President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.…
- US
ICE arrests dozens of undocumented immigrants with violent and sexual criminal records
U.S. immigration agents arrested several undocumented immigrants convicted of violent and sexual offenses during a targeted enforcement operation Thursday, federal officials announced.…
- Politics
TSA mixed messages on PreCheck spark airport chaos amid government shutdown
The Transportation Security Administration confirmed Sunday that its PreCheck program will remain operational, despite an earlier announcement from the Department of Homeland Security that the expedited screening service…
- Culture
Xbox shakeup: Phil Spencer to retire as AI executive takes the helm
REDMOND, Wash. — Phil Spencer, Microsoft’s executive vice president of gaming, will retire after 38 years with the company, marking the end of a 12-year tenure leading its video game division.…
- Culture
BAFTA faces backlash as broadcast blunder overshadows award show diversity efforts
The British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) is facing intense backlash following a broadcast editing failure that allowed a racial slur to air while political statements were censored.…
- Vietnam
Trump Gathers Leaders in Washington for New 'Peace Council'
WASHINGTON – A group of leaders and envoys from several nations, largely considered authoritarian, are arriving in Washington for the first meeting of the 'Peace Council' established by Donald Trump.…
- US
Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Tariffs; President Announces New 10% Tariff
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled to reject President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariff policy. The Court stated that Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.…
- US
US court clears path for Louisiana law mandating Ten Commandments in schools
A U.S. appeals court has lifted an injunction on a Louisiana law requiring public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, clearing the way for the mandate to take effect. The 5th U.S.…
- Vietnam
Six family members killed in Vietnam’s Thac Ba Lake tragedy on New Year’s Eve
YEN BAI, Vietnam – Six family members died after their passenger boat collided with a cargo vessel and sank in Thac Ba Lake in northern Vietnam, provincial authorities said. The accident occurred on the evening of Feb.…
- World
Dozens of civilians reported killed in Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan
The Pakistani military launched airstrikes in Afghanistan, killing dozens of civilians including women and children, according to Afghan government officials.…
- Health
UC Riverside oxygen-generating gel may prevent amputations caused by chronic wounds
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have developed a new oxygen-providing gel designed to treat chronic wounds, a condition growing more common as populations age and diabetes rates…
- World
Cornell study finds universe could end in 'Big Crunch,' upending long-held theories
The universe may be nearing its midlife point and is on a trajectory to eventually collapse into a single point, according to a Cornell University physicist.…
- US
Phone app and burned car provide clues in missing Milwaukee student case
MILWAUKEE — Authorities in Milwaukee are investigating a homicide after human remains were discovered at Warnimont Park on April 2.…
- World
Israel strikes Lebanon, accusing Hezbollah of hiding in civilian areas
The Israeli military announced it carried out airstrikes against what it described as Hezbollah command centers in Lebanon, according to a military statement.…
- Culture
Guardiola tells Man City players to drink cocktails to ease title race pressure
MANCHESTER, England – Nico O’Reilly scored twice to power Manchester City to a 2-1 victory over Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium, cutting Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League to just two points.…
- Culture
BAFTA awards face ‘Hollywoodization’ crisis: Global prestige or British identity?
LONDON — The British Academy of Film and Television Arts faces mounting criticism this year as domestic talent was largely shut out of the ceremony’s premier acting categories.…
- Business
Hyatt Chairman Thomas Pritzker resigns over ties to late financier Jeffrey Epstein
Thomas Pritzker has retired immediately as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels Corp. following the disclosure of documents detailing his relationship with disgraced sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.…
- Politics
Trump administration struggles with plan to boost defense spending by $500 billion
WASHINGTON – Trump administration officials are struggling to allocate a massive $500 billion increase in military spending, a logistical bottleneck that is delaying the White House’s broader federal budget rollout, acco…
- Politics
Appeals court restores ICE authority to use force against Minnesota protesters
MINNESOTA — A federal appeals court on Monday stayed a lower court ruling, lifting restrictions that had barred U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from arresting, detaining, or using pepper spray on pr…
- Politics
Malaysia and Singapore prime ministers pledge to strengthen bilateral ties
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pledged Friday to strengthen bilateral ties and accelerate cooperation to resolve outstanding issues between th…
- Health
Stem cell brain trial offers new hope for Parkinson’s patients
LOS ANGELES — Researchers at Keck Medicine of USC are conducting an early-phase clinical trial for a new Parkinson’s disease treatment that implants engineered stem cells into the brain to replace damaged neurons.…
- World
72 Tigers Die at Thai Park, Exposing Dark Side of Wildlife Tourism
BANGKOK – At least 72 tigers have died at a private animal park in northern Thailand’s Chiang Mai province following an outbreak of Canine Distemper Virus and respiratory bacteria, local officials confirmed.…