A leading human rights campaigner in Mexico now faces U. S. sanctions after Washington accused him of secretly working for a major drug cartel. Raymundo Ramos, known for publicizing military abuses in the violent border city of Nuevo Laredo, has been labeled by American officials as a cartel-linked
When King Charles lands in the US later this month, his four-day trip will mark 250 years since America declared independence from Britain. Yet this visit isn’t just about history. It’s happening at a time when the UK and US are struggling to agree on major issues, putting pressure on old alliances.
Next week, the U. S. Senate might start voting on a bill to give billions more to two key border security groups—Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U. S. Border Patrol. Senate leaders want this done quickly, before senators take a week-long break in early May. The money would keep the
A 20-year-old recently tried to set fire to a top AI executive’s home, leaving behind writings about his terror that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity. Days later, the same house faced another strange incident. Elsewhere, a local politician received gunfire at his door along with a cle
Europe’s travel season might not be as smooth as airlines hope. Experts warn that jet fuel shortages could cause big problems as early as May and June, just when airports expect their busiest months. The issue isn’t just about running low—it’s about how long the problem might last. If the Strait of
North Dakota is stepping up as the leader in a new nationwide push to bring smarter technology to farms. The state’s Grand Farm campus, near Fargo, isn’t just joining the effort—it’s running the whole show. This isn’t just another research project. It’s a full-scale test run for farming tech, with t
Just two years ago, buying a Surface laptop or tablet for under $1, 000 was easy. Now, those same models cost way more and older versions are disappearing. The cheapest Surface Pro tablet jumped from $799 to $1, 049, while the entry Surface Laptop went from $899 to $1, 149. Models that started at $9
The grocery delivery giant Instacart just snapped up Instaleap, a tech company based in Colombia that helps supermarkets run smoother online shops. Unlike Instacart’s usual app that lets shoppers order groceries straight to their door, Instaleap builds the behind-the-scenes tech for nearly 100 groce
A new pitcher from Japan is finding the move to Major League Baseball harder than expected. Tatsuya Imai, 27, joined the Houston Astros this season after a strong career in Japan’s top baseball league. He pitched well there, with a low earned run average and impressive strikeout numbers. But once in
Some tiny organisms living in our intestines could play a role in keeping blood sugar steady. Scientists have noticed that certain gut residents called Blastocystis might influence how our bodies handle glucose. Not all types of Blastocystis behave the same way—some could be helpful while others mig
