If he’s deported to Afghanistan, he expects the Taliban to kill him. The Trump administration says he remains under a “National Security” investigation. Read full story Author: John Woodrow Cox
Devastating typhoon kills at least 114 in Philippines, officials say
Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaked havoc as it swept through low-lying areas of the Philippines, overturning trees and cars. It’s forecast to make landfall in Vietnam next. Go to Source Author: Naomi …
AI for therapy? Some therapists are fine with it — and use it themselves.
As scrutiny over AI therapy grows, licensed therapists are split on whether it’s okay to talk to chatbots about mental health. Read full story Author: Daniel Wu
Trump’s ill-defined nuclear test threat compels a response from Putin
Amid the dangerous back and forth, Moscow rejected U.S. claims it had breached a testing moratorium but said it would assess what preparations would be needed to conduct one. Go …
Why Trump’s cuts to scientific research are a big win for China
China is attracting American scientific talent, especially in STEM fields, partly due to funding cuts and immigration restrictions under President Donald Trump. Go to Source Author: Katrina Northrop, Rudy Lu
Ukraine must choose between saving territory or its men in Pokrovsk fight
Pokrovsk has been a bastion of resistance, and Russia taking it would be a propaganda win, but experts say it is time to withdraw and save lives for future battles. …
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum pressing charges in groping incident
Mexico’s first female president said she is pressing charges against her assailant, sending a message in a country where harassment of women is common. Go to Source Author: Samantha Schmidt
Zohran Mamdani’s win hailed by a global left seeking resurgence
His international roots and pluralist campaign have drawn global attention. An Israeli government minister condemned his win and urged Jews to move to Israel. Go to Source Author: Sammy Westfall, …
A Muslim mayor, a female governor and other notable election ‘firsts’
The first Muslim woman to hold statewide office in the U.S. and Detroit’s first female mayor join Zohran Mamdani and Abigail Spanberger in trailblazing election wins. Read full story Author: …
The unregulated industry that coaches veterans to pile on benefits
The number of vets receiving 100 percent disability ratings has surged in recent years. For-profit firms, influencers and the VA play a large role in the trend. Read full story …
The unregulated industry that coaches veterans to pile on benefits
The number of vets receiving 100 percent disability ratings has surged in recent years. For-profit firms, influencers and the VA play a large role in the trend. Read full story …
At least 7 dead after UPS plane crashes near Louisville airport
The aircraft was en route to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu. Kentucky’s governor said “a lot of families … are going to be waiting and wondering.” Read full …
Elections in India’s poorest state put Modi’s party to the test
Voting in the eastern state of Bihar falls at a tense time for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who faces growing domestic criticism and economic pressure from Washington. Go to Source …
Mamdani’s global city clashes with Trump’s nationalist project
Liberal mayors of major cities around the world have found themselves at odds with ascendant far-right populists. Mamdani will undoubtedly face a similar fight. Go to Source Author: Ishaan Tharoor
Medieval tower collapses in Rome’s historic center, killing one
The centuries-old Roman tower, near the Colosseum, collapsed in a cloud of dust. A worker died in the hospital after spending 11 hours trapped in the rubble. Go to Source …
The Maldives bans smoking for everyone born after 2006
The Maldives, where about a fifth of the population uses tobacco, is the first country to institute a generational smoking ban. Go to Source Author: Maham Javaid
An anti-KKK law was used to end a scholarship for Black students
The Reconstruction-era civil rights law was designed to stop conspiracies between government officials and private entities to deny Americans equal protection under the law. Read full story Author: Anumita Kaur, …
New book details tensions, history-making decisions during Trump cases
Disagreements and dissension bubbled up among federal officials during investigations into Trump after his first term, according to the new book “Injustice.” Read full story Author: Mark Berman
An anti-KKK law was used to end a scholarship for Black students
The Reconstruction-era civil rights law was designed to stop conspiracies between government officials and private entities to deny Americans equal protection under the law. Read full story Author: Anumita Kaur, …
New book details tensions, history-making decisions during Trump cases
Disagreements and dissension bubbled up among federal officials during investigations into Trump after his first term, according to the new book “Injustice.” Read full story Author: Mark Berman