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- Politics
Trump’s obsession with Greenland could spark World War III, experts warn
Analyst Tom Nichols warns that Donald Trump’s fixation on acquiring Greenland from Denmark represents his most dangerous obsession, potentially risking a global conflict.…
- Tech
British police admit AI ‘hallucinations’ led to ban on Jewish fans
BIRMINGHAM, England — The West Midlands Police chief has admitted that his force relied on misinformation generated by Microsoft’s Copilot AI to justify a controversial ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans.…
- Culture
Bernhard Goetz and the NYC subway shooting: A legacy of fear and vengeance
NEW YORK – The case of Bernhard Goetz, who shot four young men on a New York City subway, continues to spark intense debate over the limits of self-defense and vigilantism.…
- Asia
Inside Myanmar’s billion-dollar scam centers after rebel forces seize control
MYANMAR — Rebel forces have seized a massive online scam center near the Thai border, uncovering an elaborate Chinese-run criminal operation that targeted victims in the United States.…
- Culture
Arsenal edge Chelsea 3-2 in dramatic thriller at Stamford Bridge
LONDON — Arsenal secured a crucial advantage in the Carabao Cup semifinals on Wednesday, defeating Chelsea 3-2 in a dramatic first-leg thriller at Stamford Bridge.…
- Health
Brown University researchers identify brain signals that could predict early Alzheimer’s
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Researchers at Brown University have identified a brain biomarker that can predict whether mild cognitive impairment will progress to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in the journal …
- Tech
Trump urges Elon Musk to expand Starlink in Iran to combat internet shutdowns
WASHINGTON — President Trump has called on Elon Musk to ensure the stability of Starlink satellite internet services in Iran, aiming to bypass government-led blackouts during a period of violent crackdowns on protesters.…
- Culture
Rare David Bowie photo exhibition reveals singer’s fateful visit to psychiatric hospital
Intimate, never-before-seen photographs of David Bowie’s 1994 visit to an Austrian psychiatric hospital will debut at an upcoming exhibition in Western Australia.…
- Politics
Senator Elissa Slotkin under investigation after video urges troops to defy ‘unlawful orders’
WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors are investigating U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin following her participation in a video urging military service members to refuse illegal orders, her office confirmed Wednesday.…
- Science
Neuroscientist: Loneliness causes inflammation and brain damage, but social interaction is the cure
Social isolation triggers a cascade of biological damage that can weaken vital organs and significantly increase the risk of death, according to neuroscientist Ben Rein.…
- Science
Same-sex primate behavior is a social survival strategy, new study finds
Same-sex sexual behavior in non-human primates likely serves as an evolutionary tool to strengthen social bonds and cope with environmental stressors, according to a study published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolut…
- World
Russia detains two senior doctors after nine newborns die in Siberia
MOSCOW – Russian authorities have arrested two senior medical officials at a Siberian hospital following the deaths of nine newborns this month, an incident that has sparked national outrage and highlighted systemic fail…
- Culture
Jennette McCurdy to revisit family trauma in her debut novel
Former Nickelodeon star Jennette McCurdy has released her debut fiction novel, "Half His Age," following the massive success of her 2022 memoir, "I'm Glad My Mom Died." The new book continues McCurdy's exploration of abu…
- World
Iran arrests business leaders and threatens asset seizures in crackdown on protests
Iranian authorities have launched a sweeping crackdown on supporters of recent nationwide protests, with reports suggesting as many as 12,000 people may have been killed.…
- US
FBI raids Washington Post reporter’s home, sparking press freedom debate
WASHINGTON — FBI agents raided the Virginia home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson on Wednesday morning, an action the newspaper characterized as "highly unusual and aggressive." The search was conducted as par…
- Asia
South Korean prosecutors seek death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean prosecutors on Friday sought the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol for his failed December 2024 martial law declaration, marking the first rebellion trial against a head o…
- Health
Scientists unveil most detailed map of DNA organization inside living cells
Scientists at Northwestern University have created the most detailed maps to date of how human DNA folds, loops, and changes within living cells.…
- Politics
Trump administration shuts San Francisco immigration court, fueling massive case backlog
The Trump administration plans to close the San Francisco Immigration Court by the end of the year, a move that will relocate all personnel to Concord, California, approximately 30 miles away.…
- Health
California weighs ban on deadly stone countertops while lawmakers move to block lawsuits
California safety regulators are weighing a ban on cutting engineered stone as hundreds of workers nationwide contract a fatal lung disease linked to the material.…
- Asia
At least four dead in Taipei mass stabbing, suspect killed
At least four people were killed Friday night in a mass stabbing near Taipei’s central train station. The suspect is among the deceased, according to reports.…
- World
Federal and state authorities clash over facts of Minneapolis ICE shooting
MINNEAPOLIS — Federal investigators are reviewing the legality of a fatal shooting involving a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent that has sparked nationwide protests.…
- Vietnam
Vietnam fast-tracks second phase of Long Thanh International Airport expansion
Vietnam is accelerating the second phase of the Long Thanh International Airport project in Dong Nai province, moving up the construction of a third runway and a second passenger terminal.…
- Politics
News bias analysis app gains traction amid rising media polarization
A news aggregation service called Ground News is being promoted as a tool to help users analyze media bias by consolidating coverage from dozens or even hundreds of outlets on the same major event.…
- US
Marine Le Pen’s political future on the line at embezzlement appeal trial
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen returns to court Tuesday for an appeals trial in an embezzlement case that will determine her eligibility to run for president in 2027.…
- Vietnam
Japanese scholar praises Vietnam’s political stability ahead of landmark 14th Party Congress
HANOI, Vietnam — The upcoming 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam will mark a "new step" in the country’s development, according to the rector of Vietnam-Japan University.…