Takaichi Pledges Deeper Energy Cooperation with Vietnam
Takaichi signs six agreements with Vietnam, including on technology, agriculture and space, during a trip to Hanoi. Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says the country will boost ties with Vietnam, with a focus on energy and critical minerals. Takaichi met her Vietnamese counterpart, Le Minh Hung, on Saturday in Hanoi, where they signed six agreements
Chinese court rules AI replacement unlawful
Artificial Intelligence robots demonstrate working on power grid control units during a media organized tour at Guangdong Power Grid Robotics Laboratory in Guangzhou, in southern China's Guangdong province, Thursday, April 16, 2026. Andy Wong/AP hide caption toggle caption Andy Wong/AP A court in eastern China's Hangzhou city, an AI hub, has ruled in favor of
How to talk to boys about looksmaxxing
Young boys are being enticed to engage in risky behaviors in pursuit of the perfect body and face, as part of an increasingly popular trend called looksmaxxing. Malte Mueller/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Malte Mueller/Getty Images Scrolling down the feed of the average adolescent boy might reveal a lot about their interests, from video
The Trump admin took aim at _____ this week
Fill in the blank for the quiz: The Trump admin took aim at _____ this week This week, the federal government's been busy. There are paint jobs, fresh indictments, commemorative items and more. If you've been paying attention — good job! From left: A first lady, a first-place runner and a third King Charles. Chris
It’s Day 1 of Medicaid work requirements in Nebraska. People are worried
President Donald Trump and Republican members of Congress at the signing ceremony for his tax cut and spending bill on July 4, 2025. That law makes it a requirement for many adults who get Medicaid to prove that they are working. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP hide caption toggle caption Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Schmeeka Simpson of Omaha
Nationwide May Day protests expected to pick up mantle of ‘No Kings’
Demonstrators march to the White House during a May Day protest in Washington, D.C., on May 1, 2025. Jose Luis Magana/AP hide caption toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AP May Day demonstrations are expected to draw crowds across the country on Friday, with organizers calling for a boycott of work, school and shopping to protest the
‘Decimate’ means much more today than it did in ancient Rome
A depiction of a Roman decimation. William Hogarth/Wikipedia Commons hide caption toggle caption William Hogarth/Wikipedia Commons If you've been following the news lately, you might have noticed that a certain word has suddenly become a favorite of President Trump's: "decimate." He has used it a lot to describe U.S. military action against Iran. Take, for
Passenger railroads see a sharp jump in ridership as gas prices climb
Passenger railroads see a sharp jump in ridership as gas prices climb Travelers board an Acela train at Union Station in Washington, D.C. in November, 2024. Amtrak reported a 5% increase in ridership in March compared to the year before. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images WASHINGTON — As the average
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Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran at a stalemate, Congress votes to end record DHS shutdown, Trump announces new nominee for surgeon general.
Commercial flights from Tehran’s main airport resume amid cautious normalcy
More commercial flights have been departing from Iran’s largest airport following its reopening last week. Iranian authorities announced the resumption of flights at Imam Khomeini international airport after approximately 58 days of suspension since the launch of the US-Israel war on Iran. Flight information boards also went offline after the closure of Iran’s airspace. Recommended