The U.S. military carried out its first Pacific Ocean strike on a suspected drug boat near Colombia—the eighth lethal operation in Trump’s expanded antidrug campaign targeting cartel vessels as terrorist threats.
Despite fresh evidence linking Prince Andrew to Jeffrey Epstein, King Charles has not revoked his brother’s princely title—sparking renewed debate over royal accountability and privilege.
The New York Times is collecting U.S. electric bills to investigate why household energy costs keep rising—inviting readers to share anonymized statements for a major reporting project.
In ‘What Is War,’ dancers Eiko Otake and Wen Hui use movement and memory to explore the lingering scars of WWII in China and Japan—delivering a performance that’s more memorial than spectacle.
Phil Brest, former White House counsel to President Biden, has been appointed president of the American Constitution Society, stepping into a critical role as progressive legal advocates brace for escalating judicial battles.
Senior U.S. envoys, including VP JD Vance, are closely monitoring Israeli PM Netanyahu to prevent collapse of the Gaza ceasefire—a role dubbed ‘Bibisitting’ by diplomats.
Senator Jeff Merkley delivered an all-night Senate speech condemning Trump-backed policies, calling them a danger to American democracy and urging public action.
Oil prices have fallen 19% in 2025 due to strong supply and weak demand—boosting consumer savings but threatening energy sector stability.
General Motors unveiled next-gen automotive tech including conversational AI assistants, affordable EV batteries, and advanced self-driving features for select highway conditions.
The U.S. suffered over $100 billion in weather-related damages in just six months of 2025—the highest on record—after the Trump administration stopped updating NOAA’s disaster cost database.