Is the Taliban-Russia MoU good for Afghanistan?
The recently signed agreement is unlikely to advance the country’s long-term national interests.
5 ways to reduce everyday exposure to ‘forever chemicals’
Mara Hoplamazian has spent years reporting on ‘forever chemicals,’ or PFAS. Here’s what they’ve learned about what may help limit everyday exposure to the contaminant.
The ancient British hillside giant with a ‘real masculine vibe’ is getting a makeover
More than 100 volunteers with the U.K.’s National Trust are working diligently on a steep hill in the brutal summer heat to restore the Cerne
Canada formally requests renewal of North American free trade pact
In a letter to his North American counterparts, US-Canada Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the three countries should renew the USMCA trade deal.
Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble after Russian strikes kill 22 people
An eight-year-old boy killed in a strike on an apartment block are among the dead, officials say.
British couple lose Iran jail sentence appeal, family says
Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 during a global motorbike journey.
South Africa police investigate killing of two Mozambican men
The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.
Red states are declaring June something other than Pride Month in latest anti-LGBTQ+ trend
More red states are designating June as something other than Pride Month in an attempt to make a statement about their states’ lack of support
Genital herpes rising in England, despite overall drop in STIs
STIs are particularly common among young people, with health experts saying testing for them is vital.
Yes, Oregon proposal to ban hunting, fishing could end up on ballot. Supporters don’t think it will pass
The proposal would extend Oregon’s legal protections against killing and abusing pets to other animals.
Photos purport to compare pristine Columbus Circle fountain under Trump vs. graffiti-covered fountain under Biden
The White House shared the images in 2026 with the label “DECLINE IS A CHOICE.”
Trump’s DOE restarts energy rebate program with dumb conditions
Federal energy efficiency rebate programs will no longer cover a switch from fossil fuels to electricity for heating, according to long-awaited guidance from the Department
Posts claim DHS plans to halt international flights to sanctuary cities. Here’s what we know
Travel industry insiders said an alleged DHS plan to stop immigration processing in sanctuary cities could lead to canceled or redirected flights.
Impulse Space raises $500 million as orbital maneuvering race heats up
Getting around space, as it turns out, is kind of a big deal. On Tuesday, Impulse Space, a company dedicated to improving space mobility, announced