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- World
Mexican journalist killed as violence against the media continues to escalate
POZA RICA, Mexico — Gunmen shot and killed crime reporter Carlos Castro at a restaurant in eastern Mexico on Thursday, marking the latest fatality in one of the world's most dangerous countries for the press.…
- Science
New research on ‘rejuvenating’ eggs could revolutionize the IVF industry
EDINBURGH – German researchers have identified a way to potentially reverse age-related defects in human eggs, a breakthrough that could significantly improve IVF success rates for older women.…
- World Politics
Trump urges investment as U.S. takes control of Venezuela’s oil industry
WASHINGTON — The United States announced it will take indefinite control over Venezuela’s oil sales and revenue, a move that comes just days after the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro.…
- US
Minnesota weighs stricter child abuse reporting laws after church scandal
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Minnesota state senator is proposing legislation to strengthen laws holding adults accountable for failing to report suspected child abuse.…
- Culture
'Conformity Gate' conspiracy theory crashes Netflix, disappointing 'Stranger Things' fans
Netflix has debunked a viral fan theory known as "Conformity Gate" that claimed the Jan. 1 series finale of "Stranger Things" was a ruse, despite rumors of a secret ending that reportedly caused brief technical issues fo…
- US
Luigi Mangione’s lawyers move to block death penalty in CEO murder case
Attorneys for Luigi Mangione returned to federal court Friday to argue against the U.S. Department of Justice’s pursuit of the death penalty in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.…
- SoCal
California law slammed as ‘Epstein loophole’ after ex-politician avoids child abuse trial
A judge has approved a mental health diversion program for former Kern County politician Zack Scrivner, allowing him to avoid trial on felony child abuse charges.…
- SoCal
California court pauses order on student gender identity notification in schools
A California appeals court has blocked a lower court ruling that would have allowed teachers to notify parents about their students' gender identity transitions.…
- Business
JPMorgan Chase to take over Apple Card business from Goldman Sachs
NEW YORK – JPMorgan Chase has reached a deal to take over Apple’s credit card business from Goldman Sachs, both banks confirmed Wednesday. The agreement follows a year of negotiations between the financial giants.…
- Houston Community
Arbitrary drug testing in the U.S. poses a major threat to families
WASHINGTON — A ProPublica investigation has found that drug testing standards in the United States are inconsistent and arbitrary, leading to severe consequences for families as positive result thresholds vary significan…
- Politics
Washington Threatens ‘Strong Measures’ After Greenland Rejects Trump’s Purchase Bid
Political leaders in Greenland have rejected President Donald Trump’s repeated calls for the United States to take control of the island, insisting its future belongs solely to its people.…
- Politics
US CEOs face a high-stakes dilemma as they navigate the second Trump era
U.S. chief executives are navigating an increasingly volatile landscape as President Donald Trump’s second term combines traditional conservative deregulation with aggressive populist intervention in private business.…
- Tech
PC prices skyrocket as AI boom leaves consumers to pay the price
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Personal computer prices are expected to surge this year as massive demand for memory from artificial intelligence data centers strains global supplies.…
- Entertainment
'West Wing' actor Timothy Busfield indicted on child sexual abuse charges
SANTA FE, N.M. – An arrest warrant was issued Friday for actor and director Timothy Busfield, who faces two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor in New Mexico.…
- US
Philadelphia police chief threatens to arrest ICE agents as federal-local tensions escalate
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal issued a scathing rebuke of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), labeling the federal entity a "rogue, make-believe law enforcement agency." Bilal claimed tha…
- SoCal
Newsom Proposes Final Term Budget as California Faces $2.9 Billion Deficit
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday proposed a $349 billion state budget for the upcoming fiscal year, projecting a $2.9 billion deficit that is significantly lower than figures previously forecast by legisl…
- Culture
Brooks Koepka seeks PGA Tour return, citing family reasons for LIV Golf exit
NEW YORK — Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka applied to rejoin the PGA Tour on Friday, according to ESPN sources, marking the first step in a potential return following his departure for the rival LIV Golf circuit.…
- Health
Global cancer cases projected to surge 61% by 2050, hitting poor nations hardest
Global cancer cases have more than doubled since 1990, reaching 18.5 million new diagnoses in 2023, according to a new study. Annual cancer deaths also surged 74% during the same period, claiming 10.4 million lives.…
- Health
UK launches nationwide rollout of free chickenpox vaccines for children
LONDON — The National Health Service (NHS) has begun offering free chickenpox vaccinations to all young children across the United Kingdom, ending a system where parents previously paid hundreds of pounds for the shot.…
- World
More than 10 dead from sewage-contaminated water in India’s cleanest city
INDORE, India — At least 10 people, including an infant, have died and more than 270 others have been hospitalized after sewage contaminated the drinking water supply in Indore, a city recognized as India’s cleanest for …
- Vietnam Macro
Vietnam to raise wages and restructure healthcare in 2026 amid market caution
Vietnam will raise its regional minimum wage by 7.2% effective Jan. 1, 2026, a move that will trigger higher mandatory insurance contributions for millions of contract workers.…
- Technology
Trump withdraws US from 66 international organizations, signaling deeper shift toward isolationism
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to withdraw the United States from 66 international organizations and agencies, including several key bodies dedicated to fighting climate change.…
- Viet Pride
White House uses memes and pop music in $100 million deportation campaign
The Trump administration has launched a $100 million social media campaign to recruit thousands of new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, part of a massive push to deport one million people annually.…
- Vietnam Macro
Central Vietnam faces devastating floods as extreme weather grips the globe in late 2025
Extreme weather events are battering regions across the globe, leaving dozens dead in Vietnam, shattering temperature records in Israel, and threatening coastal communities in Australia and Fiji.…
- Houston Community
NYC Jewish students ‘horrified’ after new mayor repeals anti-Semitism executive order
NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani revoked an executive order on his first day in office that tied the city’s definition of antisemitism to international standards, sparking immediate backlash from Jewish coll…