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The U.S. military said it struck three suspected drug-smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean, killing 11 people, in the latest escalation of the Trump administration’s controversial anti-narcotics campaign, though officials have not publicly provided evidence to verify the claims.

After a warmly received speech at the Munich Security Conference, Secretary of State Marco Rubio gained fresh political momentum, boosting his global profile and fueling speculation about his standing in the GOP and potential future rivalry with Vice President Vance as a successor to Trump.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged students to avoid “basket-weaving” courses and pursue in-demand fields as his government’s sharp cuts to Ontario Student Assistance Program grants spark concern among students about rising costs and debt.

Netflix has granted Warner Bros. Discovery a seven-day waiver to reopen talks with Paramount Global and Skydance, allowing the companies to clarify and potentially improve Paramount’s takeover offer while Netflix maintains its own pending deal.

Goldman Sachs plans to drop race, gender and LGBTQ+ factors from board candidate evaluations after pressure from shareholder group National Legal and Policy Center, marking another corporate DEI rollback amid a broader push against such initiatives since Donald Trump returned to office.

Barack Obama paid tribute to civil rights leader Jesse Jackson as a “true giant” whose activism and presidential campaigns paved the way for his own historic White House victory, while President Donald Trump also honored Jackson but used his message to criticize former president Obama.

More than 100 researchers from institutions including Johns Hopkins University and University of Oxford are urging tighter controls on sensitive infectious-disease datasets, warning that openly available biological data could allow advanced AI systems to design dangerous pathogens amid the Trump administration’s rapid AI push.

Prediction market traders are increasingly using unconventional tactics—from timing rehearsals outside the Super Bowl to analyzing website code and using TV antennas—to gain informational edges, highlighted by one bettor who profited by clocking Charlie Puth’s national anthem rehearsal and placing a winning wager.

A pre-taped interview between Stephen Colbert and Texas Democrat James Talarico was posted online after CBS reportedly pulled it from broadcast over concerns tied to FCC guidance, with the segment featuring sharp criticism of Republicans and Donald Trump.

The Rams’ 2026 slate ranks middle-of-the-pack in difficulty based on 2025 opponent records, reflecting the NFL’s scheduling format and setting up a challenging but manageable path as they aim to contend with rivals like the Seahawks for the NFC West title.

A new nationwide survey finds that about 62% of U.S. adults took at least one medication in the past week—often multiple—highlighting how routine both over-the-counter and prescription drugs have become in everyday American life.

Despite abundant warning signs about Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse and misogyny, emails and accounts reveal how powerful associates ignored or rationalized red flags, choosing silence to preserve status, access and shared secrets.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has overstated claims that ketogenic diets can cure schizophrenia, as experts say early studies suggest possible benefits but lack the rigorous evidence needed to show the diet works as a standalone treatment.

Court documents reveal that Robert Dorgan’s ex-wife had cited his personality issues and gender reassignment surgery as reasons for their divorce years before he allegedly killed family members in a mass shooting at a Rhode Island hockey game.

Former Obama adviser David Axelrod said Donald Trump once offered during the Obama years to build a White House ballroom, a proposal that has resurfaced amid controversy over Trump’s later push to construct a lavish new ballroom project.

A new YouGov survey finds 86% of Americans want Meta Platforms and Google held accountable for their alleged role in fueling a youth social media addiction crisis, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg prepares to testify in a landmark California trial.

Actor Shia LaBeouf, no stranger to controversy, was released from jail in New Orleans after being arrested on simple battery charges tied to an alleged Mardi Gras bar fight that followed a days-long drinking spree and led to a court date next month.

Eight months after the political assassination of his parents, Colin Hortman reflects on grief, healing and legacy, sharing how he’s working to transform rage into purpose by honoring their values and promoting more compassionate public discourse.

A new survey by AboutPeople for Progressive Lab finds that 22 percent of respondents in Greece, France, Sweden, the U.K. and Romania believe a dictatorship could be preferable in certain circumstances, reflecting deep dissatisfaction with how democracy functions in practice rather than a wholesale rejection of democratic ideals.

Entrepreneur and venture capitalist Bryan Johnson is offering just three ultrawealthy clients a $1 million-a-year spot in his new “Immortals” program, promising concierge health services, constant AI-powered monitoring, and access to his extreme anti-aging protocols as longevity becomes Silicon Valley’s latest luxury obsession.