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Starving Children in Myanmar Suffer After US Aid Cuts
News

Starving Children in Myanmar Suffer After US Aid Cuts

MAE SOT, Thailand — Mohammed Taher clutched the lifeless body of his 2-year-old son and wept. Ever since his family’s...


October 8, 2025
Russian Strike Damages Ukrainian Power Plant Ahead of Winter
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Russian Strike Damages Ukrainian Power Plant Ahead of Winter

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia seriously damaged one of Ukraine’s thermal power plants in an overnight attack, authorities said Wednesday, as...


October 8, 2025
Federal Government Shutdown Extends into Second Week as Quiet Talks Emerge
Politics

Federal Government Shutdown Extends into Second Week as Quiet Talks Emerge

WASHINGTON — Tours at the Capitol have come to a standstill. The House is keeping its doors closed, while the...


October 8, 2025
Wall Street Set to Rebound After First Loss in 8 Days as Gold Prices Surge
Finance

Wall Street Set to Rebound After First Loss in 8 Days as Gold Prices Surge

Wall Street ticked slightly higher in early trading Wednesday after posting the first loss in eight days. Futures for the...


October 8, 2025
Government Shutdown Threatens IPO Market Recovery Amid Record-Year Momentum
Finance

Government Shutdown Threatens IPO Market Recovery Amid Record-Year Momentum

NEW YORK — The U.S. government shutdown is waving a caution flag at private companies racing to make the move...


October 8, 2025
Carney Meets Trump in Search of “Best Deal for Canada”
Politics

Carney Meets Trump in Search of “Best Deal for Canada”

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Washington for his second visit this year – this time with the...


October 7, 2025
Renewable Energy Surpasses Coal as World’s Top Electricity Source
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Renewable Energy Surpasses Coal as World’s Top Electricity Source

Renewable energy overtook coal as the world’s leading source of electricity in the first half of this year – a...


October 7, 2025
New Supreme Court Term Could Redefine Trump’s Executive Powers
Politics

New Supreme Court Term Could Redefine Trump’s Executive Powers

The US Supreme Court begins its new term on Monday with a docket already full of potentially significant cases that...


October 7, 2025
Acting CDC Director Calls to Split MMR Vaccine Despite No Evidence of Benefit
Health

Acting CDC Director Calls to Split MMR Vaccine Despite No Evidence of Benefit

The acting director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called for vaccine makers to develop separate shots...


October 7, 2025
CDC Signoff Allows CVS to Offer Covid-19 Vaccines Nationwide Without Prescription
Health

CDC Signoff Allows CVS to Offer Covid-19 Vaccines Nationwide Without Prescription

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signed off on a recommendation that patients must consult a health care...


October 7, 2025