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"Power struggles, sanctions and safety nets fraying mark an uneasy day."
WORLD
tense
Flávio Bolsonaro claims leadership after defeat
Trump team helped Bolsonaro flee to U.S.
U.S. sanctions Rwanda over Congo conflict
Power struggles, sanctions and crackdowns from Brazil to China underscore rising global instability.
US
tense
California bullet-train chief quits amid spending questions
Hegseth fires general accused of media leaks
State Dept. diverts contraception funds to energy bills
Institutions strain as Trump attacks judges, a general is ousted and aid is shifted while third-party bids loom.
BUSINESS
cautious
Agnico flags diesel threat to gold mining costs
Soaring expenses cloud outlook for U.S. farm firms
Universal Music reports faster subscription revenue growth
Rising costs, rail fallout and merger rumors unsettle sectors from farms and mining to music and chips.
SCIENCE
cautious
Huge black holes can't account for dark matter
Polymarket and Kalshi turn midterms into wagers
Dark matter theories tighten as crypto-style platforms turn U.S. elections into tradable odds.
HEALTH
anxious
Eleven states drop Medicaid for pregnant refugee families
Experimental drugs offer hope for runaway bone disorder
Refugee families lose safety-net care even as rare bone disease patients see new treatment hope.
CULTURE
reflective
Elke Sommer, German film star, dies at 85
Profile traces Morphine's rise and tragic collapse
'Algorithms' fatigue fuels surprising CD revival
Culture revisits past icons and risky quests as CDs, Everest films and final paintings mine nostalgia and danger.
SPORTS
intense
Dream dominate Valkyries in must-win Game 6
Bears trade for All-Pro DT Jeffery Simmons
Colorado QB Lewis hospitalized after facility emergency
Titles and trades share the stage with a scary QB health scare as WNBA, NFL and MLB seasons pivot.