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"Iran’s deadly protests, Trump’s Fed offensive and volatile markets strain confidence in key institutions."
WORLD
tense
Referee and student among hundreds killed in Iran protests
Former Fed chairs condemn criminal investigation into Jerome Powell
Venezuela Frees 24 More Political Prisoners, Rights Group Says
Iran’s deadly unrest, Fed probe fury and grim violence signal deepening global strains.
US
tense
3 Inmates Killed After Fight Erupts at Washington State Prison in Georgia
Inside Democrats’ Brewing Debate Over Which States Should Vote First in 2028
Mary Peltola Runs for Senate in Alaska, Lifting Democrats’ Hopes
Prison violence, Democratic calendar fights and protest tensions mark a fraught US scene.
BUSINESS
cautious
Attacking Powell Makes No Sense
US Stocks Rise as Traders Mull Trump’s Latest Attack on the Fed
Vitol, Trafigura Set to Move Venezuelan Oil to Caribbean
Trump’s Fed broadside shakes markets as media, tech and oil giants push risky deals.
SCIENCE
hopeful
Developing super-tortillas to address malnutrition in Latin America
‘We’re humans — brilliant and a mess’: Jimmy Wales on trust and optimism
AIs are biased toward some Indian castes — how can researchers fix this?
Scientists target hunger, AI caste bias, student mental health and information trust with practical fixes.
HEALTH
contentious
F.D.A. Decisions on Abortion Pill Were Based on Science, New Analysis Finds
Study backs FDA’s scientific basis for abortion pill approvals amid fierce legal battles.
CULTURE
lively
One bizarre expression after another: DiCaprio’s viral moment won the Golden Globes
Chalamet a smash, Sinners shut out: the key Golden Globes snubs and surprises
Brutal, vibrant and creative: capturing the soul of Latin America in 100 photographs
Golden Globes theatrics, Latin photojournalism and music legends drive a lively, nostalgic culture cycle.
SPORTS
intense
What now for five losing teams from wild-card weekend? Barnwell on each front office's next steps
Brilliant, battered and unkillable: Josh Allen lurches towards the Super Bowl
Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid after seven months and replaced by Álvaro Arbeloa
NFL fallout, Real Madrid upheaval and Olympic cheating claims create a charged sports atmosphere.
ENVIRONMENT
cautious
Closing the carbon mismatch
Extreme weather event accountability
Researchers seek to align carbon math with pledges and clarify who is liable for extreme weather damage.