The U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on the constitutionality of Colorado’s law banning conversion therapy for minors, a decision that could impact similar laws in over 20 states.
A new Texas law bans public schools from supporting LGBTQ clubs or gender transitions—but enforcement varies wildly by district, creating confusion and fear among students and families.
With the federal government shut down, U.S. national parks are operating with minimal or no services—some fully closed, others open but unstaffed.
Despite designing three major museums opening this fall, David Adjaye is being quietly erased from their narratives following sexual misconduct allegations.
Typhoon Matmo made landfall in southern China with 104 mph winds, triggering mass evacuations and travel chaos during the busy National Day holiday week.
Despite its strategic location on the Pacific, Vladivostok remains stifled by Moscow’s centralized rule—highlighting Russia’s struggle to balance ambition with control.
As the Gaza war drags into its second year, Israel faces unprecedented internal fractures and international isolation—challenging its very sense of self.
Syria’s first parliamentary elections since the civil war are underway—but with a third of seats appointed by President al-Shara and key regions excluded, many question if it’s real democracy or a strategic power play.
Belva Davis, who overcame poverty and racism to become the West Coast’s first Black female television reporter, has died at 92—leaving behind a towering legacy in broadcast journalism.
Billionaire populist Andrej Babis is set to reclaim power in the Czech Republic after an election win fueled by voter frustration over inflation and foreign aid spending.