War with Iran widens, pulling in Hezbollah and Lebanon as Western allies split and Ukraine fears losing support.
Washington grapples with ethics probes, staff upheaval and election uncertainty as courts deliver verdicts on violence and hate.
War-driven oil shocks and inflation fears rattle markets, lifting the dollar and pressuring policymakers from Washington to Frankfurt.
New tools and bold theories emerge as US science faces grant delays and pressure to sustain climate action.
Stigma-busting care in Denmark contrasts with US measles resurgence and VA staff cuts hitting vulnerable patients.
Culture wrestles with war, AI and memorializing loss as new performances and games test the boundaries of art.
Labor battles, PED bans and volatile stars shape a tense season outlook across the NFL, MLB, WNBA and NBA.