Pakistan-Afghan clashes, Iran-Israel fears and Russia-linked moves deepen war anxiety and draw more nations into distant conflicts.
Rights, identity and AI collide as Texas curbs drag, Latinos question belonging, birthrates fall and primary battles heat up.
Credit stress, big media and auto deals, and shifting bond demand show investors seeking safety while chasing strategic assets.
A rare Utah family hints a selfish gene may skew baby sex ratios.
Researchers spot microbial patterns that may flag a resilient, healthy gut.
Culture wrestles with gun grief, queer joy, tabloid power and an entertainment industry rethinking scale and horror franchises.
Lunar ion swings and a Siberian climate correction sharpen how scientists read past and present planetary environments.