Unrest in Iran, crackdowns in Venezuela and shifting Ukraine policy underscore a volatile geopolitical day.
US grapples with Jan. 6 legacies, speech fights, tougher enforcement and fire rules while eyeing an uncertain 2026 economy.
Markets juggle Venezuela oil shifts, major buyouts, a steeper US yield curve and rising Russian diesel exports.
Energy legal battles, insect lives, greener chemistry and jellyfish sleep studies showcase science’s wide reach.
Culture weighs Trump and Putin screen myths, mourns Béla Tarr, and spotlights major US art and opera shifts.
Coaching upheaval in NFL and Premier League plus a Nascar scandal reshape sports as draft season looms.