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- Vietnam
Southeast Asian refugees with criminal records face growing threat of deportation
WASHINGTON — Federal authorities have significantly ramped up the deportation of Southeast Asian immigrants with criminal records, sparking widespread alarm within Hmong, Lao, and Vietnamese communities across the United…
- SoCal
Former Navy SEAL with neo-Nazi ties convicted of plotting violent attacks
NEW MEXICO — A federal jury has convicted a former U.S. Navy SEAL with neo-Nazi ties for transporting fireworks across state lines with the intent to injure law enforcement officers.…
- Houston
Man impersonating police officer shot dead in Houston after opening fire
CHANNELVIEW, Texas — Harris County sheriff’s deputies shot and killed a man Thursday following a gunfight in Channelview, just east of Houston, authorities said.…
- Health
UK junior doctors launch five-day strike, piling pressure on national health system
LONDON – Resident doctors in England launched a five-day strike Wednesday, Dec. 17, intensifying pressure on the National Health Service (NHS) during the busy winter season.…
- Vietnam
Three major Can Tho hospitals partner to create a regional medical hub
CAN THO, Vietnam — Three major hospitals in Can Tho signed a cooperation agreement Tuesday to collaborate on cancer treatment and complex medical cases, aiming to reduce the burden on Ho Chi Minh City facilities and prov…
- Business
US court allows wind project to proceed despite Trump administration challenge
WASHINGTON — A federal judge ruled Monday that construction may continue on the Revolution Wind offshore project, handing a victory to the renewable energy industry as President Donald Trump seeks to end such development…
- Politics
Privacy protection services emerge as the personal data market explodes
Data brokers are quietly harvesting and selling personal information to the highest bidders, fueling a massive "shadow industry" that operates largely out of public view.…
- Asia
China’s trade surplus hits record in 2025 despite US tariffs
SHANGHAI (AP) — China’s exports finished 2025 with strong growth, propelling the country’s annual trade surplus to a record high. Data shows the nation's manufacturing power held firm against U.S. tariffs.…
- World
US secretly seizes suspected Russian weapon linked to Havana Syndrome
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government secretly acquired a device in late 2024 that is believed to be linked to "Havana Syndrome," according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.…
- World
UN: Australia violated international law by torturing asylum seekers in offshore detention
GENEVA — A United Nations committee has ruled that Australia violated international law by allowing an Iranian asylum seeker to be subjected to torture and mistreatment during years of offshore detention.…
- Culture
John Harbaugh nearing deal to become New York Giants head coach
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants are finalizing an agreement to hire John Harbaugh as their next head coach, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.…
- Business
Hyundai unveils Atlas humanoid robot to drive factory automation at US plants
Boston Dynamics Debuts Atlas Humanoid Robot at CES LAS VEGAS — Boston Dynamics, the robotics firm owned by Hyundai, gave its Atlas humanoid robot its first public demonstration at the CES technology trade show, intensify…
- Culture
Clayton Kershaw commits to Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic
Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw will suit up for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, USA Baseball announced Thursday.…
- Tech
Google grants Gemini AI access to personal emails and photos for smarter responses
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google has launched a new beta feature for its Gemini app called "Personal Intelligence," designed to allow the artificial intelligence to reason using a user’s private data across various Google …
- 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…