US tariff threat leaves Russia less rattled than relieved
The US is threatening Moscow with financial consequences if a deal to end the Ukraine war is not reached within 50 days.
Gaza father’s outrage after Israeli strike kills son ‘searching for sip’ at water point
Mahmoud Abdul Rahman’s son, Abdullah, was among six children who died at a water distribution point in Gaza on Sunday.
Motorists rescued as new flash flood warnings hit Central Texas
The heavy rain has forced rescuers to halt search operations for victims of the deadly floods that occurred in the region just over a week
Flood risk is widespread in the U.S. Few people have insurance for it
Climate change is increasing the risk of dangerous floods. But people often balk at the cost of flood insurance, especially since many doubt they need
Do you clean up ocean trash if it’s part of a vibrant ecosystem?
For this second installment of the Sea Camp series, we explore the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. It’s the largest of five gigantic garbage patches in
Trump administration asks appeals court to lift restrictions on SoCal immigration raids
After a federal judge in Los Angeles barred “roving patrols” by immigration agents in seven California counties, the Trump administration asked the 9th Circuit Court
Trump officials vow to intensify immigration raids despite legal challenges, bad polls, public backlash
A Gallup poll shows that fewer Americans than in June 2024 back strict border enforcement measures, and more now favor offering undocumented immigrants pathways to
Does the AI industry operate like a modern colonial empire?
In Empire of AI, journalist Karen Hao investigates OpenAI and the social and environmental costs of a multinational tech arms race.
How fast did dinosaurs really go? Birds walking in mud provide new clues
Tracks of dinosaur footprints can hint at how fast the extinct animals moved. Here’s how guinea fowl can help fact-check those assumptions.
Why are Afghan refugees being sent back to Taliban rule?
Iran, Pakistan and the US send Afghan refugees back to Taliban rule, where they risk persecution.
Trump again slams ‘stupid’ US Fed chairman over interest rate levels
US president’s frequent attacks against Jerome Powell have sparked concerns about independence of the central bank.
Church leaders, diplomats, condemn Israeli settler violence in West Bank
Delegates from more than 20 countries visited the town of Taybeh after several attacks by Israeli settlers.
Missed Prime Day? These camera, telescope and binocular deals are still live — just in time for the Perseids and Sturgeon moon
We’ve rounded up the best camera deals from Sony, Nikon, Canon and more — save $$$’s on your next mirrorless or DSLR camera.
Grand Canyon Dragon wildfire burns down historic lodge and triggers toxic gas leak
Firefighters are battling a lightning-caused wildfire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. The Dragon Bravo Fire has burned down the Grand Canyon Lodge