"War, weather and political strain collide as leaders and markets navigate a jittery, AI-shadowed world."
War, abuses and terror dominate, from Russia and Ukraine to Mexico's drug war, as a Thai tiger die-off adds ecological alarm.
US politics swirl around Trump's fragile State of the Union amid record snow chaos and unresolved trauma from deadly floods.
Markets pivot on AI and rate expectations as Europe and China attract funds while yen and Indian IT stocks slide.
COVID origins, climate cuts, AI's footprint and China's Alzheimer’s push expose gaps between science, policy and ethics.
Culture reflects on legacy and renewal, from Dudamel's move and Met parity to Anne Frank tributes and trauma-centered tales.
Player futures loom as A.J. Brown's status, Patrick Beverley's case and Gunner Rivers's commitment reshape team prospects.
Hidden reports of harmful fieldwork incidents hinder efforts to protect researchers and local communities.