The World Cup gets underway
Soccer’s biggest event is officially underway as the 2026 World Cup kicked off in Mexico. The games will be played…
Hegseth blocks promotions / National Guard surge / Downed Apache
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is blocking some promotions at the Pentagon, and a “summer surge” of National Guard…
Trump now says a peace deal will be announced ‘soon,’ cancels further strikes
President Trump had previously been amping up his rhetoric against Iran.
Trump names Jay Clayton to serve as director of national intelligence
The announcement follows Trump's decision to nominate an ally and political attack dog to serve as acting director. The pick…
White House response to hantavirus and Ebola contrasts with COVID criticisms
The administration imposed mandatory quarantine orders on two passengers from the cruise ship hit by hantavirus and is blocking Americans…
Socioeconomic factors are becoming ‘biologically embedded’ in children’s brains
A study of more than 2,300 9- to 10-year-olds found that socioeconomic factors explained most differences in the preteens' brain…
Ebola testing has improved in DRC, but still isn’t nearly enough
The DRC has improved testing capacity for Ebola, with two facilities operating in or near the epicenter. But this still…
Taiwan opposition leader says Xi meeting avoided ‘reunification’ talk
Cheng's comments come as Taiwan awaits approval on a $14 billion arms package from the U.S., and as uncertainty lingers…
Japan reactor restart sparks fresh fears over nuclear waste storage
The reboot highlights a dire problem for the country's nuclear program. Japan is running out of space to store spent…