Security fears dominate: AI 'catastrophic' risk, Iran war jitters, Algeria's Niger troops, plus violent attacks in Japan and Florida.
US politics roil around Trump and midterms as storms leave towns flooded and cut off.
Markets juggle political and fiscal strains as France and Colombia soothe investors and US gas, Social Security debates intensify.
Research spans hair loss and language origins as Anthropic's IPO filings spotlight rapid AI growth.
Africa's Ebola outbreak hits record geographic spread, straining health systems and raising global alarm.
Culture reflects on Walter Koenig's legacy, GOP extremism critiques, a hit doc and Canada's ballet identity.
College football's pecking order shifts as WNBA Finals scheduling and Real Madrid's clásico reset dominate sports talk.