New laws in 2026 target AI and deepfakes, paid leave and rising Obamacare premiums
As the country prepares to ring in the new year, new state laws will take effect around the country on a host of issues, including
How Japan is fighting back against a surge of bear attacks
ODATE, Japan — Before students can come out to play at his school, Yoji Hikage has to give the all clear.
A 2025 recap for Tech & AI
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Israeli ban on Gaza aid groups is “going to be catastrophic”
Emergency physician James Smith talks about the consequences for Palestinians in Gaza if Israel implements a ban on aid.
Myanmar military reports 50 percent turnout in first election phase
Military hails elections as a victory despite criticism from rights groups and reduced turnout compared with past polls.
What being a woman in Gaza means in this genocidal war?
Mothers starving to feed children, surgeries without anaesthesia and loss of privacy define female experience in Gaza.
DOGE did not find $2T in fraud, but that doesn’t matter, Musk allies say
Determining how “successful” Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) truly was depends on who you ask, but it’s increasingly hard to claim that DOGE
NJ’s answer to flooding: it has bought out and demolished 1,200 properties
MANVILLE, N.J.—Richard Onderko said he will never forget the terrifying Saturday morning back in 1971 when the water rose so swiftly at his childhood home
Phone Searches at U.S. Borders: What Travelers Need to Know
Customs agents have broad authority to search the electronic devices of travelers entering and leaving the U.S. Here are tips for keeping your data safe.
Huge crowds mourn Bangladesh’s first female PM at state funeral
A sea of mourners have gathered in Dhaka to pay final respects to Khaleda Zia, who died on Tuesday aged 80.
Eurostar services return to normal after major Channel Tunnel disruption
The high-speed rail firm urged passengers to check before they travel as last-minute delays and cancellations are still possible.
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F Kennedy, dies aged 35
She shared her cancer diagnosis in an essay last month, writing that she had less than a year to live.
Jailed HK tycoon’s ‘teeth rotting and fingernails falling off’, daughter tells BBC
The daughter of Jimmy Lai tells the BBC that her father’s health is deteriorating in prison.
Artificial intelligence unlocks new frontiers in RNA drug design
In the realm of modern medicine, RNA-based therapies have emerged as a promising avenue, with significant advancements in metabolic diseases, oncology, and preventive vaccines. A