US airlines begin cancelling flights amid government shutdown
US airlines have begun cancelling flights because of a federal government shutdown.
Pakistan says Afghanistan talks deadlocked after deadly border clashes
Afghan official says four Afghan civilians were killed and five others wounded in border clashes.
UN sounds alarm over rising hunger crisis in eastern DR Congo
WFP says a ‘deepening hunger crisis’ is unfolding and that it may have to pause food aid due to record low funding.
Jasmine Crockett rips into Marjorie Taylor Greene’s “change of heart”
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) appears to be having a bit of a change of heart lately, criticizing her own party for closing down the
Cornell reaches $60 million deal with Trump administration to restore funding
Cornell University said Friday that it reached a deal with the Trump administration to restore hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of research funds the
‘It’s been awful’: Passengers experience rough travels amid FAA flight disruptions
Passengers traveling during the government shutdown expressed concern and disappointment after hundreds of flights were canceled to reduce air traffic nationwide. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson
A special shape shift helps a shrub thrive in blistering heat
A microscope reveals an algae-like adaptation that might future-proof crop photosynthesis in extreme heat.
What causes the rainbow shimmer of ammolite gems?
Ammolite gems’ fabulous colors arise from delicate assemblies of crystal plates.
Trump falsely claims ID required for groceries, gas station purchases
The president revived an old falsehood in November 2025, alleging Americans must show ID to buy groceries. This time, he added gas stations.
Mamdani said he’d order Netanyahu’s arrest if he came to NYC. Here’s why that’s unlikely to work
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has an International Criminal Court warrant out for his arrest on charges of war crimes in Gaza.
Photo shows Trump looking on as man fainted during White House news conference
Trump later reported a man “went down” but “he’s fine.”
Investigating claim IDF left behind ‘booby-trapped toys’ to kill children in Gaza
According to the rumor, Israeli forces left behind explosives disguised as “teddy bears, dolls and colorful balls” to attract and kill children.
MLB free-agent tracker: Kyle Tucker and Kyle Schwarber among 13 players getting a qualifying offer
No otherworldly talent such as Juan Soto or Shohei Ohtani is available this offseason, yet excellent players pepper the market, including several ex-Dodgers and Angels.
EU forces free crew after Somali pirate attack on tanker
The Hellas Aphrodite crew have been freed from armed Somali pirates who seized it the previous day.