US-Iran conflict reshapes regional diplomacy as Gaza and Sudan crises intensify and populist politics flare.
Trump’s blockade and rare Mideast talks dominate U.S. politics as Congress battles over safety and 2026 races.
Markets claw back war losses as traders bet on peace talks, volatile oil and strategic funding from Saudi Arabia and China.
From proton physics to lunar feats and Yellowstone, researchers rethink fundamentals of matter, energy and Earth's interior.
US health policy roils as RFK Jr. resurfaces, CDC withholds data and support craters for vulnerable patients.
Satire, festival excess and bold museum design show culture grappling with Trump-era politics and shifting tastes.
Playoff chases, contract standoffs and surprise exits reshape NBA, NFL, MLS and WNBA storylines.
Studies and regulators reveal plastics, fires and pollutants spreading across oceans and water, heightening disaster risk.