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- Health
Scientists release detailed map of mutations in major cancer-causing gene
Researchers have created a detailed map of mutations in the CTNNB1 cancer gene, providing new insights into how specific genetic changes drive the development of different types of tumors.…
- Houston
Harris County to hold public hearing on Hermann Park eminent domain
HOUSTON — Harris County officials have scheduled a public hearing for March 19 to discuss a proposal to seize land within Hermann Park through eminent domain.…
- Culture
‘Taxi Driver’ screenwriter says Travis Bickle would be an incel today
Travis Bickle, the iconic protagonist of "Taxi Driver," would likely be an "incel" if the film were made today, according to screenwriter Paul Schrader.…
- Politics
UK Bond Yields Surge Amid Political Turmoil, Threatening PM Starmer’s Leadership
British government borrowing costs climbed Monday as political instability surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer triggered a sell-off in the bond market.…
- World
Japanese gas firms shaping Australia’s energy policy through lobbying, report says
Japanese gas executives held more than 20 meetings with Australian government ministers during the current parliamentary term to lobby for policies that would prolong the fossil fuel industry and delay the transition to …
- US
13 activists protesting immigration enforcement arrested at Columbia University
NEW YORK – Police arrested 13 protesters outside Columbia University on Thursday after they allegedly refused to comply with orders to disperse.…
- Business
Washington Post names tech industry veteran as CEO following major layoffs
The Washington Post has named Jeff D’Onofrio as its new chief executive officer and publisher, effective immediately. D’Onofrio replaces William Lewis just days after the company executed mass layoffs that eliminated one…
- Business
US labor market cools as job openings hit five-year low and jobless claims rise
WASHINGTON — U.S. job openings fell to their lowest level in more than five years in December 2025, while downward revisions to previous data signaled a weakening labor market at year’s end.…
- US
NYPD officer convicted of manslaughter for throwing cooler at suspect
NEW YORK — A New York City police sergeant was convicted of manslaughter Friday for the 2023 death of a suspect who crashed a scooter after the officer hurled a plastic cooler at him during a chase.…
- SoCal
Hundreds of San Diego families face eviction as COVID aid runs out early
SAN DIEGO — Approximately 400 households in San Diego are at risk of losing their homes as a federal COVID-19 housing subsidy program runs out of money years earlier than expected.…
- Business
Bithumb’s $40 billion Bitcoin error triggers market panic and massive sell-off
SEOUL — South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb announced it will compensate users for losses incurred during a flash crash triggered by a massive clerical error that saw the platform accidentally distribute more th…
- Vietnam
Phu Thuan authorities order school to apologize after parents allege health neglect
A local government official has ordered a school to release its catering contracts and issue a formal apology following a heated meeting where parents accused administrators of ignoring student health issues and signs of…
- Politics
Japan urges Russia to settle territorial dispute, calling it a ‘top priority’
TOKYO — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Feb. 7 called on Russia to allow former Japanese residents to visit ancestral graves on disputed islands off Hokkaido, labeling the request a "top priority" despite relations stra…
- Politics
Japan’s young voters face surge of AI disinformation ahead of general election
TOKYO — Japanese political parties are ramping up efforts to reach young voters ahead of the Feb. 7 general election, even as concerns mount over the spread of AI-generated misinformation.…
- World
Uzbek man jailed for killing Russian general in 2024 bomb attack
A court sentenced an Uzbek man to prison in January for the 2024 assassination of General Igor Kirillov. Kirillov was killed in an explosion outside a Moscow apartment complex.…
- US
FBI investigates kidnapping of 84-year-old Arizona woman after ransom note sent to media
TUCSON, Ariz. — Federal and local authorities are investigating the disappearance of an 84-year-old woman as a kidnapping after a ransom note demanding Bitcoin was sent to a news organization.…
- Business
Dow Jones hits 50,000 for first time, powered by AI stock rally
NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassed the 50,000-point milestone for the first time in history Friday, fueled by surging technology valuations and optimism over potential interest rate cuts.…
- Politics
Thai voters head to polls to decide nation’s political and constitutional future
BANGKOK — Millions of Thais headed to the polls Sunday in a pivotal general election expected to reshape the nation’s political landscape for years to come.…
- Business
Netflix CEO dismisses monopoly concerns over potential Warner Bros. deal
LOS ANGELES — Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos said Saturday that he does not expect President Donald Trump to inappropriately interfere in the company’s proposed merger with Warner Bros., characterizing the deal as a standar…
- World
India and Malaysia bolster ties with focus on defense and semiconductor cooperation
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met Sunday to pledge a deeper commitment to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established between the two nations…
- Politics
Thailand at a crossroads: Structural reform or short-term populist policies
Thailand holds a critical election this weekend, offering voters a choice between a pro-reform party and two political blocs committed to populist economic policies.…
- Houston
Texas man arrested for kidnapping and sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl in hotel
GALVESTON, Texas – A 27-year-old Dallas man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities rescued a missing 12-year-old girl from a Galveston hotel room, police said.…
- World
Eight Palestinians forced back to Egypt from Gaza crossing after technical glitch
Eight relatives of Awad Abu Talha were forced to return to Egypt after an unsuccessful attempt to enter the Gaza Strip. Talha said he waited "day and night" for his cousins as they moved slowly through the border crossin…
- Tech
Reddit ramps up acquisitions to bolster ad tech and AI capabilities
Reddit Eyes More Acquisitions to Fuel Growth and Ad Technology Reddit is signaling a push for further mergers and acquisitions as it looks to capitalize on its expanding user base and bolster its advertising technology, …
- Politics
Democrats split over 'Abolish ICE' slogan ahead of elections
WASHINGTON — A growing rift within the Democratic Party over the "Abolish ICE" movement is intensifying as candidates grapple with the future of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.…