Senate Republicans have proposed setting aside $1 billion for White House security upgrades as President Donald Trump pursues plans for a new ballroom, prompting sharp backlash from Democrats who argue the measure could end up supporting the project. The proposal, described in recent reporting by outlets including Axios, The New York Times, and local television…

Sudan has accused Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates of orchestrating drone attacks that struck an airport, escalating a widening dispute as the country’s conflict increasingly features aerial strikes and counterclaims. The allegation was reported in recent coverage by outlets including the BBC, Yahoo, Sudan Tribune, the Times of Suriname, and Devdiscourse. Sudan’s claims name…

A luxury cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak has become the focus of an international public health response as officials work to manage ill passengers and determine next steps for the vessel. The ship is at the center of multiple reports describing how the outbreak unfolded onboard and how passengers and crew have…

Vivek Ramaswamy won the Republican nomination for Ohio governor, securing his party’s spot at the top of the ticket in the 2026 race. The result sets up a general election matchup against Democrat Amy Acton in November. Ramaswamy, a former presidential candidate, emerged from the GOP primary as the nominee in a contest closely watched…

Asian stock markets set fresh records in a tech-led rally, with investors pushing shares higher on continued enthusiasm around artificial intelligence and optimism tied to hopes of easing tensions involving Iran, according to Reuters. The moves were driven by gains in major Asian benchmarks and heavyweight technology names. In South Korea, the Kospi climbed to…

The United Arab Emirates has come under Iranian missile and drone attacks for a second consecutive day, according to the UAE’s Ministry, as conflicting accounts emerged from Tehran and the region remained on edge. In statements carried by multiple outlets, the UAE reported new incoming threats and said it intercepted missiles and drones. The reports…

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against The New York Times, alleging unlawful workplace discrimination against a white male employee. The suit marks an escalation after earlier agency activity involving the paper and puts one of the nation’s most prominent news organizations into a federal civil rights enforcement case. The complaint,…

Police in Carrollton said two people were killed and three others were injured in a shooting at a shopping center outside Dallas, and a suspect was arrested. The shooting occurred at a shopping center in Carrollton, a suburb north of Dallas, according to police statements carried by multiple news outlets. Authorities said the gunfire left…

OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified that he feared Elon Musk might physically strike him during a tense meeting tied to Musk’s exit from OpenAI, according to published reports of the courtroom proceedings. Brockman, an OpenAI co-founder, recounted the encounter while appearing as a witness in a case involving Musk and OpenAI. Multiple outlets reporting on…

OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified in court that Elon Musk wanted OpenAI to pursue a commercial path, placing a central disagreement over the organization’s direction at the heart of the ongoing Musk-OpenAI trial. Brockman’s testimony, reported by multiple outlets including The New York Times, came as the trial moved deeper into its second week. The…

President Donald Trump said he has paused a U.S. effort to guide ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, pointing to progress in negotiations toward a deal with Iran. Trump’s comments came after earlier reports that the United States was beginning an operation aimed at assisting vessels in the strategically vital waterway. The Strait of…

Two hikers were injured in a bear attack in Yellowstone National Park, prompting an emergency response and drawing renewed attention to visitor safety in one of the nation’s most heavily visited wildlife areas. The incident was reported by multiple outlets, including The Associated Press, ABC News, and Wyoming Public Media, which described it as a…