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'Sextortion' Case: Canadian Citizen Pleads Guilty to Abusing Over 100 Children in U.S.
A 40-year-old Canadian citizen has pleaded guilty in a years-long sexual abuse case targeting more than 100 children via social media. Ramanan Pathmanathan, from Toronto, pleaded guilty on Friday in a U.S.…
- Politics
Thai prime minister candidate vows 'war on drugs' during visit to Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI, Thailand — Pheu Thai Party prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat pledged to eradicate illegal drugs within six months and fast-track major infrastructure projects during a campaign rally in his home…
- Culture
UCLA falls to Indiana in double-overtime heartbreaker after costly last-second error
LOS ANGELES — Indiana handed UCLA its first home loss of the season on Saturday, edging the Bruins 98-97 in a double-overtime thriller at Pauley Pavilion.…
- World
Australia battles historic heatwave near 50°C as wildfire threats intensify
A cooling front expected this weekend will end an eight-day streak of temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius across southeastern Australia, though extreme heat continues to bake the region on Saturday.…
- Politics
From red beanies to nail art, US creatives turn crafts into anti-ICE protests
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — Knitting needles and nail polish have become the latest tools of political protest as a creative movement targeting U.S.…
- US
Trump says Iran ‘negotiating’ as US warships close in amid rising tensions
President Donald Trump said Iran has begun "talking" with the United States, signaling a potential deal to avert military conflict even as Washington positions a carrier strike group off the Iranian coast.…
- US
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair, sparking debate over central bank independence
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday nominated former Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh to serve as the next chair of the central bank's Board of Governors.…
- US
Trump nominates new Fed chair, raising concerns about central bank independence
President Donald Trump has nominated former governor Kevin Warsh to serve as Chairman of the Federal Reserve, moving to replace current chair Jerome Powell following years of public friction over interest rate policy.…
- Politics
Trump orders federal agencies not to intervene in protests in Democrat-led cities
President Donald Trump has instructed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to keep federal forces out of protests in Democratic-led cities unless local officials formally request assistance.…
- Politics
The Republican Party: From Lincoln’s anti-slavery roots to the populism of Trump
The Republican Party has undergone a significant shift toward right-wing populism since 2016, driven by the rise of Donald Trump.…
- World
Body found in Tasmania believed to be Belgian tourist missing since 2023
TASMANIA, Australia — Police in the Australian island state of Tasmania have discovered human remains and clothing believed to belong to Celine Cremer, a Belgian backpacker who vanished more than a year ago.…
- Politics
US Senate passes budget seeking to curb Trump's immigration policies
The U.S. Senate passed a government funding package in a 71-29 vote, clearing the way for Congress and the White House to renegotiate the full-year budget for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).…
- Politics
UK PM Says US Intelligence Backs Chagos Deal Despite Trump Criticism
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said U.S. intelligence agencies do not share President Donald Trump’s opposition to the Chagos Islands agreement, asserting that the deal remains secure.…
- US
Trump’s Deputy Attorney General nominee faces conflict of interest allegations over crypto ties
An ethics watchdog group has filed a formal complaint against Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, alleging he violated federal conflict-of-interest laws by rolling back industry oversight while holding personal cryptoc…
- Politics
Minnesota Governor accuses Trump administration of distorting facts on immigration crackdown
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz expressed deep skepticism toward Trump administration claims that it would ease immigration enforcement measures in his state, telling NPR he does not trust federal officials to keep their promise…
- Politics
Councilmember Marni von Wilpert leads San Diego Democratic primary race
SAN DIEGO — San Diego City Councilmember Marni von Wilpert has emerged as the frontrunner in the Democratic primary race to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa in California’s 48th Congressional District.…
- US
Israel investigates suspicious bets placed ahead of military strikes on Iran
JERUSALEM — Israeli security officials have launched an investigation into a Polymarket user who correctly predicted an Israeli military strike on Iran, winning $128,000 just hours before the attack.…
- Business
Southwest Airlines to end signature open seating policy after 50 years
Southwest Airlines officially ended its 50-year tradition of open seating on Monday, transitioning to a system of assigned seat numbers beginning Tuesday.…
- Business
Kazakhstan Profile: Inside the Landlocked Giant of Central Asia
ASTANA, Kazakhstan — Kazakhstan stands as the world’s largest landlocked nation and the dominant economic engine of Central Asia, accounting for 60% of the region’s gross domestic product.…
- Business
Indonesia financial chiefs resign after $80 billion wiped off Jakarta stock market
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Top leaders of Indonesia’s financial regulatory body and its national stock exchange resigned Jan. 30 following an $80 billion market rout and mounting concerns over transparency.…
- SoCal
Los Angeles County wins legal battle against Calabasas over wildfire debris dumping
LOS ANGELES — A Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of Los Angeles County in a lawsuit filed by the City of Calabasas regarding the disposal of debris from the Palisades Fire at the Calabasas Landfill.…
- Tech
Silicon Valley startup Physical Intelligence aims to build 'ChatGPT for robots'
SAN FRANCISCO – A startup called Physical Intelligence is developing a general-purpose artificial intelligence model designed to teach robots how to perform everyday chores, ranging from folding laundry to peeling vegeta…
- Tech
Solid-state cooling breakthrough marks major step toward phasing out greenhouse gas refrigerators
Researchers have developed a new solid-state cooling device that uses the "elastocaloric" effect to reach temperatures below freezing, according to a study published in the journal Nature.…
- Politics
Corporate America opts for silence over confrontation with Trump
Top American CEOs are largely remaining silent as the Trump administration intensifies immigration enforcement during its second term, a sharp departure from the corporate activism seen in previous years.…
- Culture
Catherine O’Hara dies at 71; Apple TV cancels promotional event for new film
Apple TV has canceled a scheduled press day for its series “The Studio” following the death of Emmy-winning actress Catherine O’Hara. O’Hara died Friday at her home in Los Angeles at age 71 after a brief illness.…