A surprise U.S.-brokered ceasefire and alarm over powerful AI drive a tense global mood amid rights abuses and high-profile crimes.
Washington juggles surveillance, immigration turmoil and Trump tax pitches as enforcement leaders depart and businesses plead for migrant labor.
Markets rally on strong earnings even as war-linked shocks to commodities and energy test investors' willingness to ignore geopolitical risk.
Space exploration advances while AI stirs backlash yet fuels new cultural tools and debates over tech's role in daily life.
Experimental transplant method lets three liver patients safely quit lifelong immune-suppressing drugs, hinting at gentler care.
Crime, TV and franchise reboots dominate culture as audiences dissect a grisly pop case, new theater portrayals and genre revivals.
Draft speculation, record seasons and playoff forecasts energize sports, with McDavid's scoring feat and Collier's payday highlighting star power.