Torrential rains inundated the California coast through Christmas, sparking numerous flash flood warnings, turning roads into rivers and sending debris cascading down hillsides....
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano marked one year of continuous eruptions as Episode 39 sent lava fountains more than 1,000 feet into the air Wednesday....
The Department of Defense’s new China Military Power Report notes China’s continued buildup, while taking a more conciliatory approach to tensions with Beijing....
Money printing is a catalyst for higher risk-on asset prices, but the looming 2026 US midterm elections could throw a wrench in markets....
From Grok’s “MechaHitler” meltdown to North Korea’s “vibe-hacking” ransomware, 2025 was the year AI stopped pretending to be smart and started acting unhinged....
Bitwise is seeking SEC approval for 11 single‑token “strategy” ETFs tied to major altcoins, expanding its product shelf deeper into the altcoin market....
The raids came a day after three police officers and six suspected Islamic State (IS) members were killed in a gunfight in northwest Turkey....
Bangladesh's first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia — once praised for restoring democracy and empowering millions of women — has died at the age of 80....
The former Olympic champion was in a car that was involved in an accident in Nigeria. Joshua will face countryman Tyson Fury in 2026....
After two years in office, the libertarian leader's budget was approved by Congress. Despite triggering protests, Milei has stuck to his controversial austerity measures....
President Mirziyoyev says GDP reached a record high in the Central Asian country's history as exports rose 23% and foreign investment reached €37 billion....
As AI blurs the line between real and synthetic media, strategies for restoring user trust online are still taking shape as we enter 2026....
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The 'powerful and deadly' strikes were carried out against Islamic State militants 'targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians,' Trump wrote on social media....
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The market carnage will likely extend into 2026, with price bottoming out in Q4, but it isn't all bad news, according to early BTC adopters....
A recent video showing 63-year-old Rose Peters of Jamaica experiencing snow for the first time now has millions of views on social media....
America has recently taken steps to dissuade foreign governments from censoring US-based platforms, including the proposed GRANITE Act and sanctions against five EU officials....
Cole Hutson was briefly hospitalized after a puck appeared to strike him near the back of his helmet during Saturday's World Juniors game against Switzerland....
Munitions factories are expected to expand capacity and build new plants as the regime in Pyongyang intensifies weapons development and furthers its ties with Russia....