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Supreme Court clears California's new voting maps as partisan gerrymandering battle continues
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for California to use its new congressional redistricting map in this year’s midterm elections, a move expected to bolster Democrats in the fight for control of the Hou…
- World
Federal judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for 350,000 Haitians
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to strip Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from nearly 350,000 Haitians, a designation that allows them to live and work legally in the United States.…
- Politics
Thailand’s Pheu Thai party accuses rivals over audio clips claimed to be AI
BANGKOK – Thailand’s Pheu Thai party has filed a formal complaint with the Election Commission following the release of a controversial audio recording allegedly involving a rival politician.…
- Health
New York breakthrough: New immunotherapy turns cancer’s protective cells into tumor-killing allies
NEW YORK — Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed an experimental immunotherapy that fights metastatic cancer by targeting the protective environment surrounding tumors rather than the …
- Vietnam
Vietnam central bank injects liquidity to cool interest rates ahead of Lunar New Year
HANOI – The State Bank of Vietnam has moved to ease a liquidity crunch by injecting cash into the banking system through foreign currency swaps and open market operations, according to central bank data. Starting Feb.…
- Politics
Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing forms 'super agency' to consolidate power ahead of presidency
Myanmar’s military junta has announced the creation of a new governing body called the Federal Advisory Council to oversee both the armed forces and the civilian government.…
- US
U.S. Government Withdraws 700 Federal Personnel From Minnesota
Federal officials are immediately withdrawing 700 law enforcement personnel from Minnesota, a move that marks a significant shift in security staffing for the northern border state.…
- Houston
Unusually warm Houston winter disrupts ecosystems and triggers early allergy season
HOUSTON – Rising winter temperatures in Houston are triggering premature plant blooms, creating a ripple effect of ecological disruptions across the region.…
- US
Elon Musk and Prince Andrew named in latest release of unsealed Epstein documents
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice has released a new set of documents in the Jeffrey Epstein case, detailing the late financier’s connections to high-profile figures including Elon Musk, Prince Andrew, and U.S.…
- Culture
Super Bowl ad rates hit record as brands pivot to star power and AI
WASHINGTON — The price for a 30-second Super Bowl commercial has surpassed $10 million for some brands this year, forcing advertisers to overhaul their marketing budgets as the standard rate hits $8 million.…
- US
Colorado parents of teenage school shooter will not face charges
GOLDEN, Colo. — Colorado authorities announced Wednesday they will not file gun-related charges against the parents of a teenager who shot and seriously wounded two students at a high school last fall.…
- Business
New San Diego health agency to bolster medical services in North County
SAN DIEGO — Palomar UCSD Health has appointed its first six-member board of directors, formalizing a joint powers agreement intended to stabilize the financial future of California’s largest public health district.…
- Politics
U.S. government unveils ‘Trump Account’ to give $1,000 to every newborn
WASHINGTON – The federal government will launch a new savings program this summer known as “Trump Accounts,” providing a $1,000 initial deposit to eligible children born over a four-year period.…
- Politics
South Korea’s ruling party demands probe into posts linking Lee Jae-myung to Epstein
South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party called for a comprehensive investigation Monday into online posts alleging a connection between President Lee Jae Myung and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.…
- World
Zurich to acquire Beazley for £8 billion in latest blow to London market
Swiss insurance giant Zurich has reached an agreement in principle to acquire British rival Beazley for 8 billion pounds ($10.2 billion), the companies announced in a joint statement.…
- Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City proposes tougher subdivision rules for small land plots
Ho Chi Minh City authorities are proposing stricter regulations for land subdivision, setting new minimum area requirements for both residential and agricultural plots.…
- Culture
Milan and Cortina set for 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony themed 'Harmony'
MILAN — Italy is finalizing preparations for the 2026 Winter Olympics, which are set to take place across Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. While preliminary competitions begin Feb.…
- US
Tennessee advances bill requiring state officials to assist federal immigration enforcement
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee lawmakers are considering a package of eight bills that would authorize local police, teachers, and other state officials to enforce federal immigration laws.…
- US
Kate Pickett diagnoses Britain’s social crises in new book ‘The Good Society’
LONDON — Social epidemiologist and author Kate Pickett has launched a new book titled "The Good Society," detailing what she describes as an alarming decline in the United Kingdom’s public services.…
- US
Anti-ICE activists set up checkpoints and search vehicles on Minneapolis streets
MINNEAPOLIS – Anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activists established a temporary street blockade in Minneapolis to monitor federal agents, according to video footage of the incident.…
- US
Imprisoned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti set to publish book from behind bars
Penguin Books will release a collection of writings by imprisoned Palestinian political leader Marwan Barghouti this November, the publisher has announced.…
- Politics
China arrests investigative journalist after reports critical of government officials
CHENGDU, China — Police in Sichuan province have detained a veteran investigative journalist and his assistant after he published a report criticizing local officials, raising fresh concerns over the abuse of government …
- World
Russia and Myanmar sign 5-year military pact to deepen strategic alliance
YANGON – Russia and Myanmar have signed a five-year military cooperation agreement, Moscow announced Tuesday, solidifying an alliance analysts say is critical to the military junta’s continued grip on power.…
- World
US shoots down Iranian drone near Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate
WASHINGTON – A U.S. fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday after the aircraft made an "aggressive" approach toward the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, U.S. Central Command confirmed.…
- Culture
Meryl Streep to star as music legend Joni Mitchell in upcoming biopic
LOS ANGELES — Meryl Streep is set to portray legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell in an upcoming biopic directed by Cameron Crowe, according to music executive Clive Davis.…