2026
Russia could attack a NATO country within months, Danish intelligence warns
The new threat assessment joins a growing chorus of Russia warnings from top European security officials and lawmakers in recent days.
India’s viral Cockroach Party calls election panel head ‘biggest threat’ to democracy. Here’s why it matters
Months after its Gen Z protest rattled the Modi government, India’s viral youth movement, the Cockroach Party, is demanding the top election official steps down.
Virginia tech firm’s CEO, Russian national charged with hiding firm’s Russian ties from U.S. government
Oxygen Forensics counted numerous U.S. government agencies among its customers but lied for years about who really controlled it, prosecutors allege.
Iran says it’s up to U.S. to end war as China presses for de-escalation
The remarks came as the Houthis launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks at Saudi targets Friday morning.
Atlanta is getting pandas: China’s Xi revives a longtime diplomatic strategy at summit with U.S.
Chinese President Xi Jinping promised two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta, reviving Beijing’s decades-old charm offensive.
CEO who posted ‘Lake America’ sweatshirt photos is no longer with the company
Smith on Sept. 11 had posted an allegedly AI-edited photo on Facebook of her family dressed in “Lake America” sweatshirts.
Starbucks to shutter about 250 stores in latest round of cafe closures
Starbucks will close about 1% of its North American cafes in the latest stage of its turnaround.
White House allows blocked reporters in after judge lifts Trump ban
District Judge Tim Kelly said the three outlets should have their access immediately restored from the ban the president had announced on Sept. 18.
Cat owners are spending more and boosting pet retailers
Spending on cats remains strong despite softening dog sector and tightening consumer discretionary spending.
Pete Hegseth reports at least $3.1 million in cash, investments and Bitcoin
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported at least $3.1 million in assets as he faces an impeachment push in Congress over his handling of the Iran war.