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Former NBA Players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White Say They Will Enter 2027 WNBA Draft

The provocative declarations have pushed transgender eligibility into the WNBA spotlight even though no transgender woman has ever played in the league and neither former NBA player has been confirmed as eligible for the draft.

Italian Speed Camera Issues Nearly 32,000 Fines in 10 Weeks, Worth More Than €3 Million

The camera on the Paullese highway near Spino d'Adda averaged about 450 speeding tickets a day, with almost two-thirds involving drivers no more than 10 km/h over the limit.

Former Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Found Dead Days After Resigning Amid Plagiarism Row

The 41-year-old sociologist was found unresponsive at his home in south London after weeks of scrutiny over his academic work and personal claims; police say his death is unexpected but not suspicious.

US Appeals Court Rules AI Agent's Website Actions Are Legally Attributed to the User

In a landmark dispute between Amazon and Perplexity, the Ninth Circuit ruled that a customer using an AI assistant to navigate Amazon is the party accessing the website under federal computer-access law, overturning an injunction against...

France's Constitutional Council Blocks Social Media Ban for Children Under 15

Judges ruled the nationwide restriction went too far in limiting freedom of expression and would have required age checks affecting every social-media user, dealing a major setback to President Emmanuel Macron.

Liechtenstein Changes Royal Succession Rules to Allow Women to Inherit the Throne

Hereditary Prince Alois says the ruling family has approved absolute primogeniture, meaning future first-born children will become heirs regardless of sex.

Women Allege Rape and Sexual Abuse at British Army College for Teenage Recruits

Former recruits describe sexual assault, harassment and misogyny at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate as official figures and parliamentary scrutiny raise wider safeguarding concerns.

Minnesota: Two independent investigators posed as Muslims (one wearing a burqa) and showed how they could vote in elections without identification.

Poll workers allow one identified voter to vouch for the identity of up to eight others.

US Postal Service Advances Network Modernization to Improve Delivery Efficiency

The US Postal Service is progressing with processing-plant consolidations and logistics upgrades intended to streamline package routing and improve delivery reliability for households and businesses.

US Crop Outlook Shows Stable Corn and Soybean Yields Across Midwest

Updated Agriculture Department forecasts indicate favorable weather across the Corn Belt is supporting solid corn and soybean harvests, helping maintain domestic grain supplies and ease pressure on global food prices.

National Endowment for the Arts Awards Grants to Cultural Organizations Across US

The National Endowment for the Arts has distributed annual grants to hundreds of theaters, museums and musical organizations in all 50 states, supporting regional cultural institutions and access to the arts.

US Airlines Add International Routes as Transatlantic Travel Demand Stays Strong

Major US carriers are expanding winter and spring services between domestic hubs and European capitals as demand for international leisure and business travel remains strong.

Pentagon Awards Multibillion-Dollar Shipbuilding Contracts to Expand US Naval Fleet

The Defense Department has finalized major contracts with US shipyards for guided-missile destroyers and logistics vessels as Washington seeks to expand naval capacity and strengthen readiness in the Indo-Pacific.

US Regulators Open Safety Probe Into Automated Driver Assistance Systems

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has begun a preliminary evaluation of software updates used in several electric vehicle models following reports of unusual steering behavior and problems with driver-attention monitoring.

US Energy Department Funds Advanced Nuclear Reactor Research

The Energy Department is providing new funding for research and development of small modular nuclear reactors as the United States seeks to expand domestic clean-energy generation and secure long-term electricity supplies for industrial ...

FAA Investigates Near-Miss Between Commercial Airliners at Major US Airport

Federal aviation investigators have opened an inquiry into a runway proximity incident involving two passenger aircraft, highlighting continued concerns about air traffic controller workloads and airport ground-safety procedures.

NASA Completes Preparations for Next Commercial Crew Mission to Space Station

NASA officials are conducting final readiness checks for an upcoming commercial crew flight from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, marking another step in the agency’s public-private program for astronaut missions to the International Spac...

US Expands Border Enforcement Resources Along Southwest Border

US Customs and Border Protection is deploying additional personnel and administrative resources to high-traffic sections of the southwest border as officials seek to maintain strict processing procedures and deter unauthorized crossings.

US Stocks End Week Higher on Retail Earnings and Easing Inflation Signals

Major US stock indexes finished the week with gains after stronger-than-expected earnings from major retailers and economic data suggesting inflation is moderating while growth remains stable.

Extreme Heat Warnings Extend Across Southern and Central US

The National Weather Service has expanded excessive heat advisories across parts of the southern and central United States, with prolonged high temperatures straining electricity grids, water resources and outdoor working conditions.

US Justice Department Reviews Extradition Requests for Religious Leader Facing Human Trafficking Charges

Federal authorities are reviewing diplomatic and legal requests involving a prominent religious figure facing federal racketeering, labor exploitation and human trafficking indictments.

Federal Reserve Officials Signal Caution on Interest Rate Cuts Amid Persistent Inflation

Federal Reserve officials indicated that moderating consumer inflation may not be enough to support near-term rate cuts, with continued price pressures in housing and energy services potentially delaying reductions into the autumn.

US Intensifies Trade Measures Against Foreign Electric Vehicle Subsidies

The Trump administration is expanding regulatory and tariff barriers targeting advanced technology imports from China as Washington seeks to protect US electric vehicle manufacturing and critical mineral supply chains.

Suspect Arrested Over Vandalism at Washington World War Two Memorial

Federal prosecutors announced the arrest and felony charging of a suspect accused of defacing and damaging the National World War Two Memorial in Washington with red paint and debris.

Trump Defends More Than 260-Day Aircraft Carrier Deployment in Middle East

President Donald Trump defended the lengthy deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln, saying the carrier’s more than nine-month tour was necessary despite concerns about the well-being and mental health of its sailors.

Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in federal court to charges stemming from the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson, bringing a high-profile case that drew national attention to corporate security closer to reso...

Five Wounded in Shooting Near Virginia State University Dormitories

Five people were shot outside student housing at Virginia State University, prompting a campus lockdown and a multi-agency search for the suspect as authorities renewed scrutiny of campus security.

FBI Reports US Homicide Rate at Lowest Level in 75 Years as Violent Crime Falls

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s 2025 crime report shows the national homicide rate fell to its lowest level in 75 years, while violent crime declined by 9.3% nationwide.

Trump Says He Could Declare Strait of Hormuz US Territory After Iran Conflict Ends

President Donald Trump said at a New York police academy event that he would consider declaring the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz United States territory once the conflict with Iran is resolved, although a White House official lat...

Congress Faces Funding Standoff Ahead of October 1 Government Shutdown Deadline

House and Senate negotiators remain divided over competing stopgap spending measures and disputes over oversight of executive branch appointments as they work to prevent a government shutdown before October 1. Senate Democrats are seekin...

Trump Threatens to Declare Strait of Hormuz US Territory as Iran Talks Stall

President Donald Trump has threatened to designate the Strait of Hormuz as United States territory as military operations and economic pressure on Iran continue. The remarks came as negotiations remained stalled after Tehran rejected reo...

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Halt Ruling Blocking White House Ballroom Construction

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to suspend an appeals court ruling that blocked construction of the proposed $400 million White House ballroom. Solicitor General D. John Sauer argues the project forms part of an inte...

Iran Targets Commercial Vessel in Strait of Hormuz as Israel Intensifies Strikes in Southern Lebanon

Regional tensions escalated as Iran targeted another commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz while Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people, prompting the United States to deploy the USS George Washington aircra...

Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refinery and Black Sea Naval Operations With Drones and Missiles

Ukrainian forces used domestically produced missiles and long-range drones to strike a major Russian oil refinery and disrupt operations at a Black Sea naval base in Novorossiysk, highlighting Kyiv’s growing ability to conduct long-range...

China Begins Mass Production of Domestically Developed Deep Ultraviolet Lithography Equipment

Chinese technology manufacturers have begun mass production of domestically developed deep ultraviolet lithography equipment for semiconductor fabrication, marking a major advance in Beijing’s effort to build a self-sufficient chipmaking...

Trump Imposes 100 Percent US Tariffs on Imported Drones Over National Security Concerns

President Donald Trump authorized 100 percent tariffs on imported commercial and sensitive drone technologies, targeting major foreign manufacturers and key allies in a move aimed at protecting vulnerable supply chains.

IEA and OPEC Downgrade Global Oil Demand Growth Forecasts

The International Energy Agency and OPEC have lowered their forecasts for global oil demand growth, citing rising consumer fuel prices and broader economic pressures that are weighing on energy consumption across major markets.

Massive Gulf Oil Spill Escapes Containment Amid Warnings of Severe Ecological Damage

A major oil spill in the Gulf has expanded beyond containment efforts over several weeks, prompting international environmental organizations and satellite monitors to describe the incident as one of the most destructive ecological crise...

Indonesia Earthquakes Kill at Least 47 and Cause Widespread Destruction

Two successive earthquakes measuring 7.7 and 6.4 struck off eastern Indonesia, killing at least 47 people, triggering mass evacuations and severely damaging infrastructure as emergency teams struggled to reach isolated communities.

Major US Technology Companies Agree to Voluntary AI Training Data Framework

Leading technology companies have agreed to a voluntary federal framework covering consumer opt-out mechanisms and content provenance tracking for datasets used to train generative AI models.

US Transportation Department Awards $1.5 Billion for Regional Rail Modernization

The Department of Transportation has awarded $1.5 billion in grants to modernize passenger rail corridors, upgrade signaling systems and ease urban transportation bottlenecks.

Federal Reserve Warns Regional Banks Face Commercial Real Estate Refinancing Risks

Federal Reserve researchers have warned that regional banks remain heavily exposed to maturing commercial real estate loans, highlighting continued liquidity risks as borrowers face refinancing pressures.

US Energy Department Guarantees $2 Billion Loan for Advanced Battery Plant

The Department of Energy has finalized a $2 billion loan guarantee for a large lithium-iron-phosphate battery manufacturing facility in the Midwest, aimed at strengthening domestic electric vehicle supply chains.

NOAA Tracks Two Developing Tropical Systems in Central Atlantic

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is monitoring two intensifying tropical disturbances in the central Atlantic that could threaten shipping lanes along the eastern US coast.