As the federal government shutdown continues, over 4,000 workers have been laid off, farmers lack critical USDA data for planting, and Native American health services are being cut.
A catastrophic explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant in central Tennessee has left 19 people missing, with rescue and federal investigations underway.
A homeowner in western Pennsylvania uncovered the true age and origins of their 1860s log house—not through documents, but through decades of collected artifacts like pottery, glass, and tools.
In northern England, the World Gurning Championships celebrate the art of pulling the ugliest face through a horse collar—a quirky tradition dating back to the 1200s.
The NBA is facing fresh scrutiny after China’s People’s Daily published a fabricated op-ed under LeBron James’s name—prompting Commissioner Adam Silver to speak out.
Facing pressure in Macau, Las Vegas Sands leveraged its political connections to help broker the NBA’s return to China—ushering in a new era of sports diplomacy.
Nobel Prize-winning writer Svetlana Alexievich is sounding the alarm on the resurgence of Soviet-style authoritarianism, which she calls the ‘Red man,’ in today’s Russia and Belarus.
Emmanuel Macron’s controversial decision to reappoint Sébastien Lecornu as Prime Minister has sparked outrage across France, raising questions about leadership and governance during a time of political instability.
Tensions flare as Trump vows 100% tariffs on Chinese goods in response to Beijing’s rare earth export restrictions, reigniting the U.S.-China trade war.
Across U.S. schools, teachers and peers are stepping in as protectors for immigrant students living in fear of deportation—sometimes offering shelter, legal aid, and unwavering support.