Tensions spike as China drills, Trump mediates in Gaza and Ukraine, and a Thai-Cambodian truce frays.
A sweeping winter storm collides with new 2026 laws and Trump-driven fights over crime policy and Ukraine peace.
Investors cheer bullish 2026 forecasts as metals hit records and warnings grow over an overheated AI trade.
Nature urges scholars to consult more with industry while managing conflicts and workloads.
Rock, theater, esports and documentaries flourish even as Detroit Opera loses a pioneering director.
Brock Purdy's latest win keeps San Francisco poised for the NFC's top playoff seed.
Global data show fewer huge hailstorms but rising damage, reshaping climate and insurance risks.