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- 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.…
- US
Trump warns of 'total chaos' ahead of Supreme Court ruling on tariffs
President Donald Trump warned of a “total mess” if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down his global trade tariffs, claiming in a social media post that the country would be “done” if the justices rule against his administr…
- Politics
Trump slams AG Pam Bondi as 'weak,' considers special prosecutor
President Donald Trump has repeatedly complained to aides about Attorney General Pam Bondi, describing her as "weak" and "ineffective" at implementing his agenda, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.…
- Politics
U.S. judge orders Trump administration to restore children’s health funding
WASHINGTON – A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), citing evidence that the cuts may have been "retaliatory." U.S.…
- Asia
Sri Lanka seeks Chinese aid after super typhoon, fueling geopolitical rivalry with India
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka has formally requested China’s assistance to rebuild critical infrastructure devastated by Storm Ditwah, which killed hundreds of people and caused billions of dollars in damage.…
- Asia
8 dead, 28 missing after Philippine garbage dump collapse as search continues
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The death toll from a landfill collapse in the Binaliw district has risen to eight as rescuers continue to search for 28 people still missing under the debris.…
- Culture
Male ballet, experimental opera, and independent film take center stage in New York
NEW YORK — A diverse series of arts events is set to launch across New York City this month, featuring international ballet stars, experimental opera, and a new drama from director Gus Van Sant.…
- Asia
Samsung Biologics expands US manufacturing footprint after acquiring GSK production plant
SAN FRANCISCO – Samsung Biologics CEO John Rim announced plans to expand the company’s manufacturing footprint in the United States following the $280 million acquisition of a biopharmaceutical plant in Maryland.…
- Politics
National Portrait Gallery removes references to Trump’s two impeachments from portrait label
WASHINGTON – The National Portrait Gallery has removed references to Donald Trump’s two impeachments from the caption accompanying a new portrait of the former president.…
- Entertainment
Colleen Barstow, champion of American independent cinema, dies at 64
Colleen Barstow, a co-founder of the ACX Cinemas chain and a prominent advocate for independent movie theaters across the United States, died Saturday. She was 64.…
- Science
Australian scientists use "saunas" and genetics to save frogs from a deadly pandemic
CANBERRA – Conservation biologist Anthony Waddle is pioneering new methods in Australia to protect amphibians from a lethal fungus that has already wiped out 90 species and continues to threaten more than 500 others.…
- Culture
How past blockbuster deals are still shaping the NBA’s future for 2026
NEW YORK — Although the 2026 NBA Draft is still seven months away, front offices across the league are already closely monitoring a volatile trade landscape where 13 teams have already moved or swapped their first-round …
- Culture
Drama, coaching firings, and historic moments define the 2025 college football season
The 2025 college football season concluded with a reshaped landscape as storied programs fell and unexpected contenders surged into the national spotlight.…