Huge crowds gather in Israel calling for hostage deal and end to Gaza war
Large crowds fill ‘Hostages Square’ in Tel Aviv to call for fighting to cease and the release of all remaining hostages by Hamas.
Putin agreed to ‘robust’ security guarantees for Ukraine, US envoy says
Steve Witkoff said Russia agreed in Alaska that the US and Europe could provide Ukraine with a Nato-style guarantee.
Three Republican-led states to send National Guard troops to DC
Washington residents have protested against Trump’s deployment of troops in the city.
New Orleans mayor and bodyguard lover charged with fraud and corruption
Prosecutors accuse LaToya Cantrell of conspiring with her protection cop to pay him for personal liasons.
Mortality associated with fine particles from wildfires may be underestimated by 93%
Wildfire smoke contains pollutants that are hazardous to health, including fine particles (PM2.5), which have been linked to increased mortality and morbidity. A new study
Why are westerners so reluctant to eat seaweed? Our new study reveals the social and psychological reasons
Seaweed is one of the few foods that can credibly claim to be good for both people and the planet. So why don’t westerners eat
Washington’s hydropower has created a data center boom. Some are concerned about its future.
In small town Washington — where hydropower is plentiful — data centers are creating jobs and funding amenities. But water and energy aren’t unlimited —
Here’s why WhatsApp’s AI feature isn’t the privacy risk people fear
Users can activate the Meta AI program in a chat, but end-to-end encryption remains the default for private messages.
Hollywood stuntman set on fire for famous album cover dies
Veteran stuntman Ronnie Rondell Jr, who was set on fire for the front cover of Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here album, has died, his
Putin has agreed Ukraine can have ‘NATO-style’ security guarantee, US envoy says
Vladimir Putin has agreed to allow Ukraine’s allies to offer it a NATO-like security guarantee as part of an eventual deal to end the war
Can a national dialogue solve South Africa’s problems?
The process aims to shape the country’s next chapter of democracy, three decades after apartheid.
Air Canada flight attendants to continue strike despite government order
Workers at Canada’s flagship carrier defy back-to-work order as they stage first strike in 40 years.
Arsenal capitalise on Bayindir error to win 1-0 at Manchester United
United’s expensively assembled new forward line draw a blank as Arsenal began title campaign with a tight away win.
Thousands without power in Puerto Rico as Hurricane Erin pummels region
Nearly 155,000 utility customers are without power in Puerto Rico as Category 3 Hurricane Erin batters the Caribbean, bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds to