Wars, protests and terror attacks underscore instability from Ukraine to Iran and Syria as evidence of past US strikes emerges.
US politics churn around Trump, Gaza diplomacy and domestic injustices from toxic demolitions to immigrant fear and historic abuse.
Markets and policy face 2026 crosscurrents as Trump courts Putin, banks surge, Buffett hands off and benefits rules shift.
Researchers track pollution, decode ancient life, revamp US science funding and urge global cooperation on AI safety.
Canada weighs assisted death for mental illness, spotlighting ethics, autonomy and gaps in psychiatric care.
NFL season climaxes, Notre Dame locks in Freeman as controversy dogs Raiders and Europe relives a dramatic Ryder Cup.