Since tensions between Iran and nearby powers began escalating two months ago, the country has dramatically increased efforts to silence dissent. At least 21 people have been executed, while more than 4, 000 face arrest on charges tied to national security. The crackdown isn’t just about war—it’s al
The recent FBI investigation into the December shootings at Brown University and MIT reveals a story of long-term planning and personal struggles. The suspect, a 48-year-old Portuguese man named Claudio Neves Valente, targeted Brown University first, killing two students and injuring nine others bef
Amazon’s cloud division just delivered another strong quarter, beating expectations with a 28% revenue jump to $37. 6 billion. This growth highlights how businesses are investing heavily in cloud services, especially as AI becomes a must-have tool. Companies aren’t just dabbling in AI—they’re pourin
The German economy has stopped growing, and its new chancellor is pointing fingers at places far from his own office. He promised to revive the country’s sluggish market, but a year later the numbers still show little change. As his approval ratings slide, he has taken to blaming foreign events and
The former president of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been handed a seven‑year prison term by an appeals court. The judge found that Yoon resisted arrest and avoided a required cabinet meeting before he declared martial law in December 2024. Yoon had already been given a life sentence for leadi
The debate that took place on Tuesday night in Pomona College’s historic auditorium turned into a heated showdown over California’s biggest pain points. Candidates took turns attacking each other while promising quick fixes for gas prices, housing shortages and climate‑related disasters. The Republ
Residents across Mali woke to gunfire and explosions as rebel groups entered the capital, Bamako. The assault was carried out by two organisations: the Azawad Liberation Front and a group linked to al‑Qaeda. The rebels killed the defence minister and took control of the northern city Kidal, which wa
The global oil benchmark, Brent crude, climbed 4 % to about $109 a barrel for July delivery. Before the conflict in Iran, this grade traded near $72 a barrel. U. S. West Texas Intermediate also jumped more than 4 % to just above $104 a barrel for June delivery. Investors watch the Strait of Ho
Scientists have spent decades charting how our eyes, ears and skin send signals to the brain. The nose, with its thousands of scent sensors, seemed a chaotic maze. Most researchers thought the receptors were scattered randomly. Two research groups changed that view. They used DNA sequencin
The U. S. State Department is preparing a small batch of special passports for the country’s 250th birthday. The new design will include a portrait of President Donald Trump, making him the first living president ever to appear on a U. S. passport. The idea has been in discussion for months and was
