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- US
Chaos erupts at Syria’s largest ISIS prison as new government takes control
Forces from Syria’s new government seized control of the al-Hawl detention camp on Monday after Kurdish guards abruptly withdrew from the sprawling facility in the country’s northeast.…
- Culture
Two stars of gay romance film chosen as Winter Olympic torchbearers
MILAN — Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, stars of the hit series "Heated Rivalry," have been selected as torchbearers for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.…
- Politics
Trump-led FCC targets talk shows, could mandate airtime for Republicans
WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission issued a warning today to daytime and late-night talk shows, stating they may no longer qualify for exemptions from the agency's "equal time" rule.…
- US
Trump’s record immigration crackdown turns Minneapolis into an "occupied zone"
MINNEAPOLIS – A massive federal immigration enforcement operation has effectively placed Minneapolis and St. Paul under what locals describe as a "siege," as thousands of armed agents flood the Twin Cities.…
- US
Major winter storm threatens nearly 30 US states with paralyzing ice and snow
WASHINGTON – A massive winter storm is expected to sweep across nearly 30 states this weekend, threatening to bury regions under heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain.…
- Tech
Adobe adds AI features to turn PDF files into presentations and podcasts
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Adobe has unveiled four new artificial intelligence features for its Acrobat, Acrobat Studio, and Adobe Express platforms, significantly expanding the capabilities of its "PDF Spaces" document storage …
- Business
Washington Post sues U.S. government to recover data seized from reporter
The Washington Post filed a lawsuit in a Virginia federal court seeking the return of equipment seized from reporter Hannah Natanson during a raid on her apartment last week.…
- Business
Japan restarts world’s largest nuclear power plant after 15-year hiatus
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) restarted part of the world’s largest nuclear power plant on Wednesday, marking the first time the facility has operated in nearly 15 years.…
- Politics
ICE budget surge signals massive deportation campaign under Trump
WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has become the highest-funded law enforcement agency in the United States, with its annual budget skyrocketing to $85 billion.…
- US
US Deports 8-Month Pregnant Woman Despite Urgent Medical Emergency
ATLANTA – U.S. immigration authorities deported a 21-year-old Colombian woman on Wednesday, despite her being eight months pregnant and in critical medical condition.…
- World
UN warns of global instability as world faces "water bankruptcy"
Earth is entering a period of global "water bankruptcy" as human demand outpaces the planet's ability to replenish its supply, according to a new United Nations study.…
- Houston
Controversy grows over proposal to expand Houston hospital into Hermann Park
The Hermann Park Conservancy unveiled a long-term master plan on Jan. 7, as Harris Health officials consider expanding Ben Taub Hospital into the iconic Houston green space.…
- Houston
Houston taps flood control funds to demolish buildings obstructing city drainage
HOUSTON — City officials have authorized the use of Houston's Storm Water Fund to demolish buildings that contribute to the clogging of the city’s drainage infrastructure.…
- US
EU Weighs Trade Retaliation as Trump Ramps Up Pressure Over Greenland
European Union leaders will convene in Brussels on Thursday night to finalize a concrete response to economic threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.…
- World
US-EU trade deal frozen as Greenland dispute fuels transatlantic tensions
STRASBOURG, France — The European Parliament suspended the ratification of a major trade agreement with the United States on Wednesday, citing a protest against President Donald Trump’s demand to purchase Greenland from …
- World
Former Burkina Faso leader deported home to face murder plot charges
TOGO—Togo extradited former Burkina Faso leader Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba back to his home country on Saturday after authorities in Ouagadougou accused him of plotting to assassinate his successor.…
- Vietnam
Vietnam blocks BBC journalist from leaving as leader To Lam visits UK
Vietnamese authorities have barred a BBC journalist from leaving the country after subjecting the individual to several days of interrogation, according to reports surfacing during a high-level diplomatic visit to the Un…
- US
FBI joins investigation after Indiana judge and wife shot at home
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — An Indiana judge and his wife were wounded in a shooting at their Lafayette home Sunday afternoon, prompting a multi-agency investigation that includes the FBI.…
- World
At least 39 killed in high-speed train collision in Spain
At least 39 people were killed Sunday night when a high-speed train derailed and collided head-on with another train near Madrid. The accident occurred at approximately 7:45 p.m. local time.…
- US
US abortion bans linked to deaths of pregnant women with underlying medical conditions
A ProPublica investigation has identified multiple maternal deaths in U.S. states with strict abortion bans, highlighting the life-threatening risks facing pregnant women since the overturning of Roe v. Wade.…
- Business
NYSE targets 24/7 Wall Street trading with new digital token platform
The New York Stock Exchange is developing a digital platform that will allow investors to trade tokenized assets 24 hours a day, seven days a week, according to its parent company, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE).…
- Politics
Pentagon to use Elon Musk’s Grok AI despite deepfake controversy
SOUTH TEXAS – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Monday that the Pentagon will integrate Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, into its military networks.…
- Health
Breakthrough study finds memory decline accelerates as brain shrinkage worsens
A massive international study has revealed that age-related brain shrinkage triggers a sharp acceleration in memory loss once it crosses a specific threshold.…
- Politics
Trump’s healthcare plan faces skepticism from lawmakers on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s latest healthcare proposal is facing a cold reception on Capitol Hill, with Republican lawmakers unlikely to advance the measure following years of failed attempts to repeal the Affo…
- Health
Breakthrough antibody trials offer new hope for a functional HIV cure
Researchers have reported significant breakthroughs toward a "functional cure" for HIV, identifying a method that allows patients to maintain long-term control of the virus without daily medication.…