World Jul 02 Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones after Ukraine's strikes on oil infrastructure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised heavy retaliation after an all-night barrage of Russian missiles and drones killed at least 25 in Kyiv. Ukraine has been launching mass drone attacks deep into Russia, targeting military installations and refineries. Russia has suffered…
World Jun 30 Rescue efforts continue, but hopes of finding earthquake survivors fade in Venezuela Hopes faded that more people will be found alive in Venezuela, six days after earthquakes slammed the country. The government's official death toll is 1,900, though that is believed to be a vast undercount. By one estimate, 50,000 people remain…
World Jun 29 Venezuela rescue efforts grow desperate as death toll rises and aftershock rattles country Venezuelans continued to search for loved ones trapped under debris and rubble caused by the devastating back-to-back earthquakes five days ago. The Venezuelan government updated the death toll, saying 1,700 people are dead. That number is expected to climb higher.
World Jun 25 Thousands feared dead in Venezuela after twin earthquakes flatten buildings The fight to rescue the stranded, care for the living and retrieve the dead accelerated in Venezuela after back-to-back major earthquakes centered near the capital, Caracas. The damage in places appears catastrophic and the U.S. Geological Survey estimates that a…
World Jun 24 Millions in Europe face extreme temperatures from record-breaking heat wave A major heat wave is shattering records across Europe, leaving tens of millions of people under sweltering conditions. France topped a record for the country’s hottest day ever for the second consecutive day. The United Kingdom and Spain both hit…
Nation Jun 23 How the federal student loan changes could impact borrowers Federal student loans will undergo significant changes starting July 1. These changes will not only restructure the loan system, but also the repayment options for millions of borrowers. Some might see higher monthly payments, others will have to deal with…
Politics Jun 22 Plagued by algae and peeling paint, Reflecting Pool set to undergo more repairs The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is set to undergo more repairs, just days ahead of America’s 250th anniversary. That’s according to Trump, who has repeatedly claimed without evidence that vandals caused the algae blooms and peeling paint that have plagued…
Nation Jun 18 Critics fear new Tennessee law could cut off life-saving care for immigrant children Major surges of ICE agents have largely faded from public view, but immigration crackdowns are still ongoing in many communities, especially where there is cooperation with state and local authorities. A new law in Tennessee goes further than any other…
Nation Jun 16 Anthropic disables new AI model after White House security directive The Trump administration forced Anthropic, one of the country’s leading artificial intelligence companies, to disable its new and powerful AI model, citing security concerns. It’s an unprecedented move that comes as the government struggles to define the guardrails for an…
World Jun 15 How Israelis are responding to Trump's Iran peace plan President Trump says the U.S. and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end the war, the first steps in a deal with the regime. That agreement appears to include a ceasefire in Israeli strikes. But that country’s defense minister…