"Iran war, legal battles and market swings define a jittery day for global politics, investors and everyday lives."
Escalating Iran war, Gaza killings and Baghdad strikes raise global fears as Cuba courts investment and UN flags abuse in Venezuela.
Courts, regulators and the military confront Trump-era shocks, from migrant protections and vaccines to a carrier fire and SEC turmoil.
Oil swings and war jitters jostle global markets as banks warn of rising private credit defaults and investors still bet on midyear rate cuts.
Scientists resist climate pressure, reveal antibiotic gut harm and funding gaps, while AI and ancient DNA reframe language and migration.
US officials mull tying HIV aid to Zambia's mineral access, merging global health goals with hard-edged resource politics.
Oscars' push for progress meets backlash over memorial omissions, as the Kennedy Center shutters for renovation and Live Nation faces trial.
College programs confront arrests and mental health struggles, while the 49ers add firepower and tennis veterans challenge Sinner and Alcaraz.