Japan’s elderly share hits 29.6%; government plans sweeping reforms
Japan faces a historic demographic turning point as seniors swell to a record share and leaders outline an all‑encompassing response.
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Three injured as Houthis hit Jazan and Najran airports
Three minor injuries were reported after Houthi rockets hit two southern Saudi airports, sparking a swift response from the Saudi aviation authority…
Industrial disaster fuels political showdown in southwest Washington
A sudden tank implosion at Longview’s paper mill left 11 dead, sparked community grief, and turned a close congressional race into a…
Climate change Giant Pacific octopus: the largest octopus species
The giant Pacific octopus is the largest and longest-lived of all octopus species. The size record is held by a specimen 9…
Power outages rise as Russia rejects US-backed energy truce
Ukraine battles rolling blackouts as Russian strikes defy the US‑declared energy ceasefire.
Azaria pardon and historical patterns of leniency in Israel
Trump’s grudges and their impact on Republican candidates
Darline Graham and Annie Andrews duel in South Carolina Senate race as GOP pours cash
Trump and Secretary of State Rubio mull ouster of Greek ambassador
Storm halts Utah’s Moab 240 race, 70 runners rescued
Severe storms turned Utah’s iconic Moab 240 trail race into a rescue operation for dozens of stranded athletes.
Legendary Bears coach and Hall of Famer Mike Ditka passes away
Mike Ditka, Hall of Famer and Super Bowl champion, has died at 86, marking the end of a career that reshaped the…
Mikel Arteta signs new Arsenal deal through 2030
Arsenal seal a long‑term future with Mikel Arteta, signing him until 2030 after a historic title win.
Navi Pillay calls US ICC sanctions unlawful after Nobel accolade
Nobel laureate Navi Pillay attacks the Trump administration’s new sanctions on the International Criminal Court, labeling them unlawful and a threat to…
Horror hit Other Mommy eclipses Sorkin’s Social Reckoning debut
Other Mommy’s $27.5 million launch drowns out the $5.5 million opening of Aaron Sorkin’s Facebook follow‑up, raising questions about genre resilience and audience fatigue.
SNL October 10 episode: Shane Gillis returns, Rosalía performs
Shane Gillis returns to host SNL on Oct. 10, with Rosalía performing live and streaming tips included.