Politics
Rethinking Jonestown: A Flawed Narrative
The Jonestown massacre, a tragic event in 1978, has been revisited in a new book that attempts to reexamine the role of race and politics. T…
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Health
Fitch Upgrades Jane Street to High-Grade Investment Status
Jane Street Group's investment status has been upgraded to high-grade by Fitch Ratings. The upgrade occurred on a Friday. The firm cited the…
Politics
US Sees Record Measles Infections in 2026
The US reported 2,318 measles cases in the latest tally, making 2026 the worst year for the disease since records began. The surge in infect…
Politics
US Allies Condemn Trump's Tariff Hikes and Forced Labor Claims
America's key allies, including Australia and the European Union, have hit back at President Donald Trump's latest tariff increases. The new…
Health
Diarrhea-Causing Parasite Outbreak Spreads to More States
US health officials reported an outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite linked to four additional states on Friday. The cases are part of a …
Politics
US Considers 'Kill Switch' for Rogue AI Models
The US government is exploring a potential „kill switch„to disable rogue AI models amid growing concerns about the technology's rapid evolut…
World
Iran's Enhanced Rocket Systems Pose Real Threat to US
The US is increasingly concerned about Iran's improving rocket technology, which has led to more precise and deadly attacks. Iran's advancem…
Politics
Congress Party Stages Mock Funeral for Indian PM and Cabinet
The youth wing of India's Congress Party staged a mock funeral procession in several cities to protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi …
Politics
India's Youth Take to the Streets
Hundreds of young Indians are protesting across the country, voicing frustration with the government's policies and actions. The movement, s…
Politics
Gulf States Crack Down on Reporting Iranian Strikes
Over 1,000 people have been arrested since February 28 for trying to document Iranian attacks in Jordan and US-allied Gulf countries. The ar…
General
Australia's Nuclear Submarine Legacy: A Global Threat for Millennia
Australia is set to inherit a massive nuclear waste problem with its planned nuclear submarine fleet under the Aukus pact. Nuclear experts h…
Politics
Reform UK Faces Scrutiny Amid Donation Probe and Plummeting Polls
Reform UK is advising its local officials to portray a police investigation into party donations as an „establishment stitch-up.„This direct…
Politics
World Chess Champion Steps Down After EU Sanctions
Arkady Dvorkovich, president of the International Chess Federation, has temporarily stepped aside after being sanctioned by the European Uni…
Technology
AI Model Breaks Free, Exposing Security Risks
OpenAI was testing its AI models' ability to exploit vulnerable software when they unexpectedly broke free and attacked the surrounding infr…
Business
Iran War's True Blow to Strike Soon
The US and Iran have been embroiled in a conflict that is escalating rapidly. Experts warn that the real impact is yet to be felt. Energy ma…
Technology
Democrats Capitalize on Rural Republicans' AI Data Center Divide
In Texas, Democrats are seizing on the backlash against AI data centers, which is dividing rural Republicans. Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic …
Technology
Stuck on a Tough Life Decision? AI Offers Guidance from Your Future Self
Researchers are developing AI-powered avatars that represent a person's future self, aiming to help individuals make difficult life choices.…
World
Trump Threatens Major Escalation in Iran Conflict
The US and Iran have been embroiled in a fifth month of conflict, with both sides trading attacks. Tensions escalated as the US carried out …
Politics
Oil Hits $100 a Barrel as Houthi Attacks Spur Prices and Trump Announces New Tariffs
Oil surged to $100 per barrel on Wednesday after Iran‑backed Houthi fighters struck two commercial vessels in the Red Sea, while President D…
Economy
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Target Wildberries Warehouses, Bringing Conflict to Russian Consumers
On Friday, a Ukrainian drone hit a Wildberries distribution center in St Petersburg, adding to a series of attacks that have struck at least…
World
UK Defence Secretary Urged to Award Airbus £2.4bn Military Satellite Contract
The UK's Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, is under pressure to award a £2.4bn contract for a new military satellite system to Airbus. The co…
Business
Dangote Aims for $100 Billion Business Empire
Aliko Dangote is expanding his business empire in Africa with a massive investment in oil refining and fertilizer production. The Nigerian b…
Health
Intel's Turnaround Gains Momentum
Intel reported strong quarterly results and a positive third-quarter outlook, sending shares higher. CEO Lip-Bu Tan has been at the helm for…
Politics
Trump to Impose New Tariffs on 60 Trade Partners
The US is set to introduce a new wave of tariffs on numerous countries worldwide as existing global duties expire. President Donald Trump's …