Putin signals a turning point in Ukraine as Trump undercuts Iran talks, while Haiti violence and South African turmoil deepen global unease.
Battles over maps, voting rights and Trump's security spending expose deep partisan rifts and public distrust in US democracy.
Oil markets stay jittery amid Iran tensions, supply shifts and US reserve releases, while AI's power hunger sparks a new energy boom.
Court filings paint Microsoft as a behind-the-scenes power in OpenAI's boardroom battle over Sam Altman's ouster.
Research promises smarter hearing aids and promotes forest therapy just as a rare cruise hantavirus outbreak keeps health risks in view.
Thunder's rise leaves Lakers reeling and Sixers' Process fading, while Premier League survival and SEC recruiting battles intensify.
A proposed Colorado River deal offers Arizona relief but underscores the fragility of water supplies in a warming West.