Drone war in Ukraine, China's purge and Venezuela's guarded opening highlight a tense, unequal world.
Immigration crackdowns, economic anxiety and A.I.-linked psychosis fuel a jittery national mood.
Record gold, spiking gas and a weakening dollar leave markets jumpy ahead of Big Tech results.
Debates over self-improving A.I., creativity and wild exoplanet lava reveal both awe and unease.
As GLP-1 drugs spread, doctors warn vanity use may crowd out those in real need.
An opera legend retires as stories of rejection and healing song redefine what art can do.
Sam Darnold's three-TD breakout powers the Seahawks into the Super Bowl conversation.