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- World
Russia launches heavy strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv amid ongoing peace talks
Russia launched a massive wave of drone and missile strikes against Ukraine’s two largest cities early Saturday as trilateral peace talks involving U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian negotiators entered their second day in the…
- Business
Morgan Stanley beats Wall Street estimates on investment banking and wealth management strength
NEW YORK — Morgan Stanley on Thursday reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that beat Wall Street expectations, fueled by strong revenue growth in its wealth management business.…
- Politics
Minnesota workers launch statewide strike demanding ICE withdraw from the state
MINNESOTA – Thousands of people are expected to participate in a massive statewide economic strike Friday as organizers push for the end of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Minnesota.…
- Houston
Houston opens more than 30 warming centers ahead of severe freeze
HOUSTON — More than 30 warming centers will open across Houston and its surrounding areas this weekend as the region prepares for an incoming blast of freezing rain and snow.…
- World
China’s population shrinks for fourth straight year as birth rate hits record low
BEIJING — China’s population shrank for the fourth consecutive year in 2025 as birth rates plummeted to a new record low, according to government data.…
- World
War-weary Ukrainians face blackouts as US-brokered talks offer little hope
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — A U.S.-brokered meeting between officials from Ukraine, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates concluded without a breakthrough, even as participants characterized the session as a constru…
- Culture
Alex Honnold free solos Taipei 101, sparking controversy over live broadcast
TAIPEI, Taiwan — American rock climber Alex Honnold scaled one of Asia's tallest skyscrapers without ropes or safety equipment Sunday, fulfilling a decade-long ambition in a feat broadcast live to a global audience.…
- US
Virginia bill to scrap mandatory minimum sentences for violent crimes sparks controversy
RICHMOND, Va. — Democratic lawmakers in Virginia have introduced legislation to eliminate mandatory minimum prison sentences for various violent crimes, a move that has sparked immediate pushback from Republicans and law…
- Vietnam
Vietnam to abolish business license tax in 2026 to support companies
Vietnam will abolish the business license fee for all enterprises and household businesses beginning Jan. 1, 2026, a move aimed at reducing the financial burden on the private sector.…
- World
Victoria launches contactless fare trials as critics slam years of delays
VICTORIA, Australia — Public transit passengers in Victoria will be able to pay for fares using credit cards, smartphones, and smartwatches starting in February as the state government begins testing a new contactless pa…
- Business
Trump reveals 'disorienting weapon' used in capture of Venezuelan leader
President Donald Trump has revealed that U.S. forces utilized a secret weapon he called “the discombobulator” to disable enemy defenses during the mission to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas …
- Politics
Trump Clashes With Allies at Davos Over Greenland and the Global Order
President Donald Trump reaffirmed his desire for the United States to acquire Greenland during the World Economic Forum, though he stated he would not resort to using force.…
- World
Trump blasts NATO allies, sparking fierce backlash across Europe
European politicians, veterans, and military families reacted with fury after President Trump claimed the United States "never needed" its NATO allies and suggested coalition troops remained "a bit far from the front lin…
- Tech
TikTok Completes Transfer of US Operations to Oracle-Led Joint Venture
WASHINGTON — TikTok has finalized a deal to transfer its U.S. business operations to a new joint venture majority-owned by American companies, officials announced.…
- Houston
Texas faces mental health crisis as Trump administration axes LGBTQ+ youth hotline
Texas 988 crisis centers face mounting pressure as federal cuts end LGBTQ+ support The Trump administration has eliminated specialized 988 crisis hotline support for LGBTQ+ youth, adding new strain to Texas centers alrea…
- Tech
Tesla modifies self-driving features in California to avoid potential sales ban
Tesla Overhauls Self-Driving Options to Avoid California Sales Ban Tesla has modified how it offers its self-driving features to avoid a potential sales suspension in California following allegations of misleading market…
- SoCal
One dead in five-vehicle pileup on Los Angeles freeway
LOS ANGELES — A 25-year-old man was killed and five other people were injured in a five-vehicle pileup on a Los Angeles freeway early Sunday morning. The California Highway Patrol responded to the collision at 3:18 a.m.…
- Politics
Xi Jinping probes top generals in major escalation of China’s military purge
BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping has placed the country’s top-ranking general under investigation, marking the latest expansion of a sweeping purge aimed at rooting out corruption and disloyalty within the military…
- Politics
Trump to halt NIH funding for fetal tissue research, reversing Biden-era policy
The National Institutes of Health announced an immediate ban on funding for research using fetal tissue from elective abortions.…
- Health
New research explains why cancer patients are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease
A new study involving mice may have solved a decades-old medical mystery: why cancer and Alzheimer’s disease rarely occur in the same person.…
- Politics
L.A. Councilman Curren Price appears in court on corruption charges, legacy at stake
Los Angeles City Councilmember Curren Price is facing a preliminary hearing on criminal charges including embezzlement, perjury, and conflict of interest.…
- World
New Zealand landslide: Hope for survivors fades as rescue mission turns to recovery
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand — New Zealand authorities on Saturday ended the rescue mission for six people buried in a landslide at a Mount Maunganui campground, shifting the operation to a search for bodies.…
- Culture
Netflix challenges Paramount in billion-dollar battle with all-cash Warner Bros. takeover
Netflix has revised its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets to an all-cash $72 billion offer, part of an effort to secure shareholder approval and block a hostile takeover from Paramount.…
- Politics
Trump consolidates power with loyalists, facing little resistance in second term's first year
President Donald Trump has significantly expanded his use of executive power during the first year of his second term, meeting far less resistance from his staff, Cabinet, and Congress than he did during his first four y…
- World
US completes WHO withdrawal, ending 78-year membership and leaving $130 million debt
WASHINGTON — Federal officials confirmed Thursday that the United States has completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), terminating a 78-year partnership with the global health agency.…