Flooding Submerges Thousands of Homes Across Northern Vietnam
Heavy rain has isolated communities, damaged crops and disrupted schools across northern Vietnam, with more rainfall forecast.
Fiji Declares National HIV Emergency as Infections Surge
Fiji is expanding free testing, treatment and harm-reduction programs after a sharp rise in HIV infections.
House Approves Sweeping Russia Sanctions as Ukraine Faces New Attacks
A bipartisan House vote advanced new sanctions against Russia while missile and drone attacks struck cities across Ukraine.
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates as Inflation Stays Stubborn
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate for the first time since 2023. Here is what borrowers, homeowners and savers should know.
Redistricting Has Moved Nearly 35 Million Americans Into New House Districts
Mid-decade map changes have shifted about one in 10 Americans into a different congressional district since the 2024 election.
Latin Grammy Nominations Showcase the Range of Global Latin Music
Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso received seven Latin Grammy nominations each, while Edgar Barrera leads the field with 10.
AI Political Ad Uses Real Remarks but Leaves Out Important Context
A Texas political ad uses an AI version of candidate James Talarico to repeat real remarks, but several excerpts omit context that changes how viewers may understand them.
Should AI Data Centers Pay More of the Power Costs They Create?
A bipartisan House bill asks regulators to determine whether data centers should shoulder more of the infrastructure costs created by their enormous electricity demand.
Europe Considers Social-Media Ban for Children Under 13
The European Commission president has proposed an EU-wide social-media ban for children under 13, alongside restricted accounts and stronger safety rules for teenagers.
Saudi–Houthi Fighting Intensifies Near Mecca and Red Sea Shipping Route
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a Houthi drone south of Mecca as fighting expands around Yemen and the strategic Bab el-Mandeb shipping route.