Iran and Syria crack down as Trump pressures Cuba and Sudan's exiled government tentatively reclaims its war-torn capital.
America wrestles with perpetual war legacies, rising antisemitic attacks and new culture-war flashpoints from wealth taxes to trans athletes.
Geopolitics jolts energy and tech as Iran unrest, Ukraine strikes and shifting stock leaders hint at a volatile 2026 market cycle.
Record ocean heat underscores accelerating climate change even as paleontology uncovers bizarre new dinosaur species.
Policy shifts and grassroots care redefine early childhood health, from RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda to New Orleans' home visits.
Pop culture mourns Bob Weir while awards season and TV reinventions signal an industry looking back and pushing forward.
High-stakes NFL and FA Cup clashes mix with worker death at an Olympic site, spotlighting sport's drama and human cost.