How a failing methyl methacrylate tank put tens of thousands at risk
Officials discovered a potential crack that may be relieving pressure in a leaking tank, prompting wide evacuation orders across several cities
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Western leaders gather in Kananaskis to discuss pipelines, economy and a referendum
Western premiers convene in Kananaskis to weigh trade, a contentious pipeline deal and Alberta’s planned Oct. 19 referendum
Potential U.S.–Iran deal would remove enriched uranium and lift port restrictions
Senior officials describe a draft agreement that would require Iran to surrender its highly enriched uranium and promise not to seek a…
DNC autopsy on the 2026 loss: errors, omissions and leadership fallout
A controversial DNC autopsy of the 2026 campaign, produced by an outside consultant, contains errors and exclusions that have shaken donor confidence…
Africa’s shifting faith landscape: Catholicism faces fast-growing Pentecostalism
Pope Leo's Angola visit on 24/05/2026 09:00 highlighted a broader contest between the Catholic Church and rapidly expanding Pentecostal movements across Africa
Lai Ka-ying to join Shenzhou-23: Hong Kong’s historic space milestone
Hong Kong's Lai Ka-ying will fly on Shenzhou-23 as the city's first astronaut, receiving public support from Chief Executive John Lee and…
By-election losses shake Sinn Féin as Social Democrats gain ground
Sinn Féin's poor by-election showing and a surprise Social Democrats win have reshaped opposition rankings and intensified leadership questions
Garden Grove chemical tank overheating prompts mass evacuations
California mobilized state resources as crews work to stabilize an overheated tank of methyl methacrylate, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate and…
Mountain lion sighting in Pasadena follows mysterious guest house droppings
Home security video captured a mountain lion lounging near a Pasadena guest house after unusual roof droppings led the homeowner to investigate
Jan. 6 defendants line up claims as US anti-weaponization fund opens
An advocacy group says more than 450 former defendants are getting ready to seek taxpayer-funded settlements after the Department of Justice announced…
Why the DNC’s 2026 autopsy is incomplete and controversial
The Democratic National Committee released a disputed, annotated autopsy in May 2026 that critics say skips Gaza, downplays Joe Biden’s role and…
How sudden U.S. troop moves are testing NATO cohesion
NATO foreign ministers met in Sweden on May 22, 2026, amid uncertainty after Washington announced troop reductions and then an apparent reversal,…
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How U.S. troop cuts reshape NATO deterrence in Europe
A concise look at the May 2026 troop reductions, the halted deployments to Poland and Germany, and why Europeans are rethinking defense
Hungary reverses ICC withdrawal notice and reinstates ban on Ukrainian produce
Hungary has pulled back its notice to exit the International Criminal Court while moving to bar Ukrainian agricultural imports, a shift that…
How Trump and his family continue to profit from the presidency
A concise look at the business moves, cryptocurrency plays and policy ties that watchdogs say have produced billions for Donald Trump and…
New poll shows Trump approval at historic low and growing Democratic advantage
A Times/Siena poll shows Trump at 37 percent approval and highlights erosion among young, nonwhite, and working-class voters as economic and foreign…