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North Korea’s Kim Again Threatens to Use Nuclear Weapons Against South Korea and U.S.
Geopolitics

North Korea’s Kim Again Threatens to Use Nuclear Weapons Against South Korea and U.S.

Residents Slog Through Flooded Streets, Clear Debris After Hurricane Milton Tore Through Florida
Weather & Environment

Residents Slog Through Flooded Streets, Clear Debris After Hurricane Milton Tore Through Florida

Thousands Survived a Brutal Gang Attack in Haiti that Killed 70. Now They Face an Uncertain Future
Americas

Thousands Survived a Brutal Gang Attack in Haiti that Killed 70. Now They Face an Uncertain Future

A Week After Helene Hit, Thousands Still Without Water Struggle to Find Enough
Weather & Environment

A Week After Helene Hit, Thousands Still Without Water Struggle to Find Enough

What to Know About Fighting in Lebanon and Gaza
Middle East

What to Know About Fighting in Lebanon and Gaza

When the Dollar Store Closes, U.S. Families on Food Benefits Lose a Lifeline
Economy & Personal Finance

When the Dollar Store Closes, U.S. Families on Food Benefits Lose a Lifeline

Hunger in Haiti Reaches Famine Levels as Gangs Squeeze Life Out of the Capital and Beyond
Americas

Hunger in Haiti Reaches Famine Levels as Gangs Squeeze Life Out of the Capital and Beyond

China Marks 75 Years of Communist Party Rule as Economic Challenges and Security Threats Linger
Asia

China Marks 75 Years of Communist Party Rule as Economic Challenges and Security Threats Linger

Hurricane Helene Kills at Least 90 in U.S., Homes and Memories Washed Away
Weather & Environment

Hurricane Helene Kills at Least 90 in U.S., Homes and Memories Washed Away

Severe Obesity Is on the Rise in the U.S.
Health Issues

Severe Obesity Is on the Rise in the U.S.

What to Know About the Growing Conflict Between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah
Middle East

What to Know About the Growing Conflict Between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah

Railroads and Regulators Must Address the Dangers of Long Trains, Report Says
Americas

Railroads and Regulators Must Address the Dangers of Long Trains, Report Says

Portugal Declares a State of Calamity as Wildfires Rage Out of Control
Weather & Environment

Portugal Declares a State of Calamity as Wildfires Rage Out of Control

What to Know About the Two Waves of Deadly Explosions that Hit Lebanon and Syria
Middle East

What to Know About the Two Waves of Deadly Explosions that Hit Lebanon and Syria

Democracy Declined for 8th Straight Year Around the Globe, Institute Finds
Politics

Democracy Declined for 8th Straight Year Around the Globe, Institute Finds

5 Things to Know About the Apparent Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump
Americas

5 Things to Know About the Apparent Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump

What to Know About North Korea’s Unveiling of Its Uranium Enrichment Facility
Asia

What to Know About North Korea’s Unveiling of Its Uranium Enrichment Facility

The Palestinian Economy Is in Free Fall and Will Require Billions to Rebuild, the UN Says
Middle East

The Palestinian Economy Is in Free Fall and Will Require Billions to Rebuild, the UN Says

Cyberattacks on U.S. Utilities Surged 70 Percent This Year, Says Check Point
Science & Technology

Cyberattacks on U.S. Utilities Surged 70 Percent This Year, Says Check Point

A Robot Begins Removal of Melted Fuel from the Fukushima Nuclear Plant. It Could Take a Century
Science & Technology

A Robot Begins Removal of Melted Fuel from the Fukushima Nuclear Plant. It Could Take a Century