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- US
Trial of former TV anchor accused of killing mother halted over mental fitness
WICHITA, Kan. — A Kansas judge ruled Thursday that a former television news anchor accused of killing her mother is mentally incompetent to stand trial.…
- Culture
Undefeated boxer Vergil Ortiz Jr. sues Golden Boy Promotions to terminate contract
Undefeated WBA interim junior middleweight champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. has filed a federal lawsuit against Golden Boy Promotions to terminate his contract with the firm owned by Oscar De La Hoya.…
- US
Victoria engulfed in flames as catastrophic wildfires cause unprecedented destruction
MELBOURNE, Australia — A massive wildfire in Victoria has killed a cattle farmer and scorched 400,000 hectares in what officials are calling one of the most destructive blazes in the state’s history.…
- World
Ukraine delegation holds high-stakes US talks as nationwide blackouts intensify
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for an immediate surge in electricity and energy equipment imports from international partners Saturday, warning that Russian attacks have triggered the country’s worst energy crisis …
- World
Trump threatens tariffs on 8 NATO allies over Greenland, deepening transatlantic rift
President Trump announced plans to impose a 10% tariff on eight NATO allies in response to their deployment of troops to Greenland.…
- SoCal
US Marines award $23.9 million contract for over 600 Bolt-M attack drones
The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded Anduril Industries a $23.9 million contract to provide more than 600 Bolt-M attack drones, the company announced.…
- Politics
Japan PM mulls food tax suspension ahead of snap election
TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering a campaign pledge to suspend sales taxes on food ahead of next month’s general election, according to a report by the Mainichi newspaper citing anonymous sour…
- Politics
Texas Governor Greg Abbott builds $100 million war chest, outpacing Democratic rivals
AUSTIN, Texas – Gov. Greg Abbott will enter 2026 with a massive $105.7 million campaign war chest as he prepares for a re-election bid aimed at solidifying Republican dominance in Texas, his campaign announced Thursday.…
- US
Bettors quit jobs for six-figure monthly payouts as prediction markets surge
Online prediction markets are experiencing a massive surge in the United States as millions of users place real-time bets on global events, driving weekly trading volumes on platforms like Kalshi to more than $2 billion.…
- World
At Least 22 Dead in Thailand After Crane Collapses Onto Train
NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand — A crane collapsed onto a passenger train in northeast Thailand on Wednesday, killing at least 22 people and injuring dozens more, according to local officials.…
- Culture
Texas approves $1.5 billion film incentive package to retain industry talent
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has officially enacted a $1.5 billion film incentive program aimed at attracting major production projects and retaining local creative talent.…
- Houston
Six Major Transportation Projects Set to Impact Travel Across Houston Area
HOUSTON — Six major transportation projects are currently underway or nearing completion across the Greater Houston area, marking a significant push to modernize infrastructure in one of the nation's largest metropolitan…
- World
Red giant star discovery challenges theories on how life’s building blocks spread
STOCKHOLM – A new study from the Chalmers University of Technology is challenging long-held theories regarding how the essential elements for life are distributed across the galaxy.…
- Health
New York employees sue insurer over ‘ghost networks’ of mental health doctors
NEW YORK — New York City employees have filed a lawsuit against insurance provider EmblemHealth, alleging the company maintains "ghost networks" of mental health providers that are riddled with errors and misleading info…
- Health
UK flu hospitalizations lower than forecast, raising questions over ‘super-flu’ warnings
UK flu outbreak peaks as hospitalizations fall below initial forecasts LONDON — Seasonal flu cases in the United Kingdom appear to have passed their peak following an unusually early start to the season, health officials…
- Culture
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles faces scrutiny over nearly $1 million consulting contract
HOUSTON – Houston Independent School District (HISD) Superintendent Mike Miles is under scrutiny following a Houston Chronicle report detailing his involvement in a nearly $1 million education contract.…
- Culture
Chicago Cubs sign Alex Bregman to 5-year, $175 million deal
CHICAGO – Free agent Alex Bregman has signed a five-year, $175 million contract with the Chicago Cubs, the team announced Jan. 10.…
- Houston
Uvalde teacher’s sister ejected from court after outburst at defense attorney
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A judge banned the sister of a teacher killed in the Robb Elementary School shooting from the courtroom Tuesday after she disrupted the trial of a former police officer.…
- World
Canada and China reach trade deal, signaling a new world order
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney concluded a visit to Beijing after securing what officials described as a “preliminary but landmark” trade agreement.…
- SoCal
California mother convicted of murder after 2-year-old drowns while she used dating app
MODESTO, Calif. — A Northern California woman has been convicted of second-degree murder and child neglect after her 2-year-old daughter drowned while she was distracted by dating apps, authorities said.…
- World
Trump warns of 'strong action' as Iran protest death toll hits 12,000
At least 12,000 people have been killed in a deadly government crackdown on massive protests in Iran, two sources told CBS News.…
- Tech
YouTube relaxes monetization rules for creators producing content on sensitive topics
YouTube is expanding monetization options for creators by allowing full ad revenue on videos covering sensitive topics such as suicide, abortion, and domestic abuse.…
- Vietnam
Vietnam offers three-year tax breaks for startups to spur innovation
HANOI – The Vietnamese government has introduced a three-year corporate income tax exemption for newly established small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to bolster the country’s private sector.…
- Health
Insecticide-treated baby slings cut malaria cases by two-thirds in Uganda
KAMPALA, Uganda – Treating traditional baby wraps with insecticide can reduce malaria cases in infants by two-thirds, according to a new study conducted in Uganda.…
- Culture
Media Hails ‘Kim Sang Sik Magic’ as Vietnam Reaches U23 Asian Cup Semifinals
Vietnam Advances to AFC U23 Asian Cup Semifinals Following Extra-Time Thriller Against UAE Vietnam’s U23 national team secured a spot in the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup semifinals after a 3-2 victory over the United Arab Emir…