Trump warns Iran over protester killings as Swiss fire, Gambia shipwreck and toxic water in India add to a grim start to 2026.
Trump's expanding powers, stalled child care funds and scant Epstein files fuel mistrust, while brain organoids stir new ethical alarms.
Markets open 2026 with FTSE records, bond rallies and copper strikes, while investors question AI hype and tech's market dominance.
Museums spotlight overlooked voices and bold futures, from Münter's modernism to sci-fi theater and a slate of must-see European shows.
College and NFL playoff races intensify while soccer eyes 2026 storylines, and hockey confronts closeted culture in a new love story.
New studies flag hidden pollution in water and air and reveal uneven Antarctic ice responses, sharpening warnings on Earth's climate risks.