The acting attorney general has taken the Fairbanks district to Alaska’s highest court, demanding that it open a charter school that the district had previously turned down. This move follows a recent judge’s refusal to force the district to start the school, citing lack of immediate harm and financ
The first overseas journey of Bangladesh’s prime minister, Tarique Rahman, begins as he heads to Kuala Lumpur on Sunday afternoon. He will sit down with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to talk about sending Bangladeshi workers abroad and improving trade ties. After a short stay in Malaysia
The British government is set to try a new tool next year that will look at a person’s face and guess how old they are. The idea is to help border officers decide if someone claiming to be a child is really under 18. This would be the first time such technology is used on people in real life, not ju
The boss of the chip giant Nvidia, Jensen Huang, told reporters in Texas that artificial intelligence could speed up science and jobs if society adapts. He said people should use AI more, but also warned that new rules are needed to keep it safe. Huang thinks the tech can help ordinary folks do c
The group of seven leading industrial countries has just announced a fresh strategy to reduce their reliance on China for the metals and minerals that power cars, batteries and defence gear. At a recent summit in Evian, France, the leaders signed a statement that calls for joint action with other fr
The problem of sexual abuse during fighting is a serious violation of rights and a public health crisis. Researchers examined data from all studies across Ethiopia to estimate how common this violence is and what makes it more likely. Eight separate investigations, covering 10, 119 women and girls,
The idea that politicians can safely cheat voters by shaping maps is a dangerous myth. When the group in power loses an election, people loudly denounce its map‑making, calling it unfair and unconstitutional. Once that group wins back control, the criticism fades. The new maps look almost the sam
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to outshine every other global sporting spectacle. Unlike many big events that fall short of their grand names, this tournament is truly worldwide and promises unforgettable moments. First, the drama can come from unlikely places. Small nations like Cape Verde and t
The Emmy ballot opened on June 11, and every show and performer that could be nominated was listed. The list is huge—nearly thirty PDFs covering all categories. Looking at it gives a glimpse into what the TV world looks like right now. One surprising thing is how many actors from “The Pitt” a
The chance to see the 2027 Masters live is closing fast. From June 1 to June 20, fans can enter a lottery that may let them buy tickets for the early practice days or any single tournament day. All entries are chosen by a random draw, and winners will learn their status by the end of July.
