US-Iran-Israel clashes spread, roiling markets and security as Sahel kidnappings and Korean succession questions add to global tension.
Iran strikes shape voter mood and sharpen Texas and DC battles over shutdowns, guns, inequality and political power.
War and inflation fears shake currencies, bonds and oil, even as some strategists cling to a bullish outlook for global markets.
From noisy tape to satellite forensics, science peers into hidden forces shaping daily life in Iran’s war zone and China’s web.
Targeted therapies offer relief from chronic pain while community volunteers step in as immigration fears keep families from clinics.
Awards surprises, monopoly trials and playful film culture debates highlight clashes between artistic risk, corporate power and audience taste.
College sports mourn a young quarterback’s death as UConn women and NASCAR’s Reddick chase flawless starts and historic streaks.
New work finds shifting Himalayan sediments and low-smoke home fuels may quietly heighten flood risk and urban air pollution.