The next big climate study, called the Seventh Assessment Report or AR7, is supposed to be finished by 2029 for a major global meeting. But the group that writes it, the IPCC, is stuck in Bangkok where member countries could not agree on a timetable. This marks the fifth time in a row that the sched
Israel launched new air raids on the eastern part of Lebanon, breaking the calm that a ceasefire agreement had tried to bring. The strikes hit areas in the Bekaa Valley for the first time since mid‑April, when a U. S. ‑mediated pause had reduced but not stopped fighting with the Iranian‑backed group
The Australian foreign minister plans a short tour of three key Asian partners to tackle the fuel crisis sparked by Middle East fighting. In Tokyo, she will sit down with Japan’s foreign minister to hash out ways to keep supplies steady and discuss the wider regional fallout. A week later, she
Mike Tomlin, once the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, has recently stepped away from coaching. His long time with the team still gives him a close look at what’s happening behind the scenes. During a recent interview with NBC Sports, Tomlin talked about the future of the Steelers’ quarterbac
The British monarch and his wife are set to arrive in Washington on Monday for a four‑day tour that marks the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. It is also the first time a king has visited the U. S. in twenty years, making it a major event for both nations. The itinerary includes a priva
The night of the NFL draft in Pittsburgh was turned on its head when Michael Keaton, a lifelong supporter of the local team, appeared on stage to announce the Steelers’ pick. Keaton grew up in Kennedy Township near Pittsburgh before moving to Los Angeles, where he launched a career that includes
Americans see a president pushing policies that confuse even his own team. On Iran, Trump extended a shaky ceasefire while keeping pressure with a naval blockade that does little to change Tehran’s calculus. The Strait of Hormuz stays tense, and Iran’s leaders show no sign of backing down. Meanwhile
A town near Mali’s capital woke up to heavy gunfire on Sunday, signaling that clashes from the day before were far from over. Witnesses reported ongoing firefights in Kati, despite claims from the military that they had regained control. The sudden violence followed one of the biggest joint attacks
On Sunday, clashes in Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least four Palestinians, according to local health workers. An Israeli airstrike in the central village of Al-Mughraqa took one life, while two others died near Gaza City due to gunfire and tank shelling. In a separate incident, a 40-year-old w
The White House surprised many by removing all 24 members of the National Science Board on April 24, 2026. The next meeting is set for May 5, but the board will be empty. The National Science Board was created in 1950 to guide the National Science Foundation, which gives about $9 billion a year f
