War and extremism dominate, as an American pope and a record Alaska megatsunami signal historic shifts.
Legal and political fights intensify over guns, race and foreign policy, from DOJ's Colorado suit to a US strike on an Iranian tanker.
Markets juggle a volatile SpaceX IPO, Brazil's currency moves and deep strains in US health care finance.
New work spans monthly Moon landings, quantum chips, CRISPR kills, pollinators' value and hidden brain processing.
Personal risk, stubborn viruses and vaccine transparency fears define a fraught health landscape.
Courts, confessionals and bold reboots reshape pop culture, from Avatar to ballet and TV's The Bear.
Injuries, tragedy and star power shape basketball, tennis and ultrarunning as key seasons and races approach.