Sudan’s RSF holds thousands hostage — and kills those who can’t pay
NAIROBI — Sudanese paramilitary forces have carried out mass kidnappings after overrunning the western city of El Fashir, holding thousands...
Distrust of Trump, fear of China propel new political force in Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Just after announcing a plan to buy billions of dollars’ worth of American weapons, Taiwanese President Lai...
Class demonstration uncovers dangerously large kidney stone in medical student
Aria Moreno was excited when she walked into class on Hofstra University’s campus in Long Island. It was late August,...
Video shows huge explosion in Bay Area community that damaged buildings
An explosion in California’s Bay Area on Thursday significantly damaged at least three buildings and saw six people transported to...
Rivian unveils ambitious plan to take on autonomous driving
SAN FRANCISCO — Electric-vehicle maker Rivian unveiled plans to bring more autonomous driving features to its electric vehicles, potentially upending...
With ‘Expedition 33’ crowned at the Game Awards, the little guys won big
Titles like the Game Awards game of the year winner “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” and the viral sensation “Hollow Knight:...
FDA moves to expand sunscreen options, proposing ingredient used in Asia and Europe
The Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday a proposal to add another sunscreen ingredient to the U.S. approval list for...
Trump asserts he has pardoned county clerk convicted in Colorado case
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he has pardoned Tina Peters, a former county clerk in Colorado who was convicted...
A former tech executive killed his mother. Her family says ChatGPT made her a target.
When Stein-Erik Soelberg, a 56-year-old former technology executive with a history of mental health struggles, told ChatGPT that the printer...
Trump defies GOP critics by signing controversial order threatening states over AI laws
SAN FRANCISCO — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing the federal government to file lawsuits against states...
HUD investigating Boston for alleged housing discrimination
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is investigating the city of Boston for alleged housing discrimination, accusing officials of...
MAGA voters are getting the muscular foreign policy they voted for
During his first year back in office, President Donald Trump has bombed the Houthis, bombed Iran, bombed Venezuelan drug boats,...
Oklahoma Black Lives Matter leader indicted on alleged misuse of donations
The head of a Black Lives Matter group in Oklahoma City faces 25 counts of wire fraud and money laundering...
Trump’s redistricting effort fails in Indiana as GOP lawmakers deliver rare rebuke
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Republicans rebuffed President Donald Trump’s months-long pressure campaign to redraw their state’s congressional map Thursday, dealing the...
Kilmar Abrego García released from ICE custody
Kilmar Abrego García was released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody Thursday after a federal judge ruled his continued...
