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- World
Spain to grant legal status to 500,000 undocumented migrants
The Spanish government has announced a plan to legalize the status of undocumented migrants, a measure expected to benefit at least 500,000 people.…
- World
US aircraft carrier moves toward Iran as both sides exchange stern warnings
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group has arrived in the Middle East to bolster regional security, U.S. Central Command confirmed Monday.…
- US
Zuckerberg approved AI chatbots for teens despite internal safety warnings
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg approved allowing minors to access AI companion chatbots despite warnings from safety staff about potential sexual interactions, according to internal documents made public in a New Mexico lawsui…
- Vietnam
Health is the new luxury: Vietnam emerges as premier destination for ultra-wealthy wellness
DA LAT, Vietnam — The global wellness market has reached an estimated valuation of $6.8 trillion and is projected to climb to nearly $9.8 trillion by 2029, driven primarily by demand from the ultra-wealthy, celebrities, …
- Business
Smithfield Foods to acquire Nathan’s Famous hot dogs in $450 million deal
NEW YORK — Smithfield Foods has reached a deal to acquire Nathan’s Famous for $450 million in cash, the companies announced.…
- World
Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 34 with dozens still missing
JAKARTA, Indonesia — The death toll from a massive landslide on Indonesia’s Java island has risen to 34, with dozens of people still missing days after a torrent of mud swept through a mountain village, officials said We…
- Houston
Six presumed dead after business plane crashes during Maine snowstorm
BANGOR, Maine – A business jet flipped and burst into flames during a takeoff attempt in a snowstorm at Bangor International Airport on Sunday night, leaving six people presumed dead.…
- SoCal
Anaheim City Manager retains post despite controversy over undisclosed trip
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Anaheim City Manager Jim Vanderpool will remain in his position following a Jan. 27 closed-door City Council meeting regarding his failure to disclose a 2020 trip funded by the local Chamber of Commerce…
- Politics
Texas campaign manager scrutinized over $44,000 taxpayer-funded hotel bill
The campaign manager for a Texas Republican Senate candidate is facing scrutiny after charging taxpayers more than $44,000 for hotel stays over a three-year period, according to a report by Politico.…
- Culture
Jewelry retailer PNJ launches Tet 2026 campaign with a Mercedes-Benz grand prize
HO CHI MINH CITY — Phu Nhuan Jewelry Joint Stock Company (PNJ) has launched its 2026 Lunar New Year campaign, "Nationwide Prosperity Chain," featuring a grand prize Mercedes-Benz and a suite of high-end digital giveaways…
- Business
Wall Street tumbles after Trump threatens new tariffs on eight European nations
Wall Street stocks tumbled Tuesday after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on eight European nations, escalating tensions as he seeks to assert U.S. control over Greenland.…
- Politics
Deputy Chief Minister of India’s wealthiest state killed in plane crash
BARAMATI, India — Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others were killed Sunday morning when their private plane crashed and burst into flames during landing, aviation authorities confirmed.…
- Culture
Short film produced by NBA star Steph Curry wins major Sundance award
PARK CITY, Utah – NBA star Stephen Curry took home the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival on Tuesday night for his short film, "The Baddest Speech Writer of All." Curry co-directed and produced the winning en…
- Culture
Streaming to dominate global television industry by 2028, analysis finds
LONDON – Global streaming services are projected to spend more on content than the entire traditional broadcast sector combined by 2028, marking a pivotal shift in the entertainment industry.…
- World
At least 18 dead, hundreds rescued after ferry sinks in the Philippines
ZAMBOANGA, Philippines — A ferry carrying more than 350 people sank early Monday off an island in the southern Philippines, leaving at least 18 people dead.…
- Politics
Investigation into Xi’s closest military ally rattles China’s top brass
BEIJING – General Zhang Youxia, the highest-ranking military ally of President Xi Jinping, is under investigation for "serious violations of discipline and law," the Chinese Ministry of National Defense announced Saturda…
- World
Doomsday Clock hits 85 seconds to midnight, the closest to catastrophe in history
WASHINGTON — Atomic scientists have set the Doomsday Clock for 2026 at 85 seconds to midnight, the closest the symbolic timepiece has ever been to a global catastrophe.…
- US
Doomsday Clock hits 85 seconds to midnight, the closest point in history
CHICAGO — The Doomsday Clock has moved to 85 seconds to midnight, the closest the symbolic timepiece has ever stood to global collapse, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announced.…
- US
GOP Rift Deepens as Two Senators Call for Kristi Noem to Resign
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis on Tuesday called for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign, becoming the first Republican to do so following a fatal weekend shooting involving federal i…
- Politics
Trump administration hit by internal rift and blame game over border security
WASHINGTON — Internal conflicts are escalating within the Trump administration as key officials trade blame over perceived weaknesses in border security policy.…
- World
US threatens force in Venezuela as Democrats accuse Trump of targeting oil
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that the United States is prepared to use military force in Venezuela if alternative measures fail to secure cooperation.…
- US
New study reveals secrets of ‘SuperAgers’ staying sharp and healthy past 80
ILLINOIS – Researchers are studying a unique group of "SuperAgers"—individuals over the age of 80 who possess memories as sharp as those in their 50s and 60s.…
- Health
Cochrane review finds no clear evidence cannabis-based medicines relieve chronic nerve pain
Cannabis-based medicines show no clear benefit in relieving chronic nerve pain, according to a new review by the Cochrane research network.…
- World
Warming climate forces Antarctic penguins to breed earlier, threatening some species
Antarctic penguins are shifting their life cycles in response to climate change, with breeding seasons now beginning nearly two weeks earlier than they did a decade ago, according to a new 10-year study.…
- US
Witness video contradicts federal agent’s account of fatal Minneapolis nurse shooting
MINNEAPOLIS — A federal agent shot and killed a 37-year-old nurse on Jan. 24, sparking a dispute between authorities and witnesses over whether the man was armed at the time of the encounter.…