A New Mexico judge ordered Meta (Facebook and Instagram’s parent company) to pay $567 million into a fund addressing harms to young people’s mental health, plus implement significant platform changes for underage users in the state. This comes on top of a $375 million jury penalty earlier this year, bringing the total financial hit to roughly $942 million so far in this case. Judge Bryan Biedscheid ruled that Meta’s platforms contributed significantly to a youth mental health

The Scoop: If you’ve noticed your wallet feeling a lot lighter lately, you can thank the prolonged conflict in the Middle East. The global economic buffer has officially worn thin, and consumers are paying the price. The Details: Decades of intense geopolitical and religious tension have erupted into prolonged military operations around critical trade routes like the Strait of Hormuz. Because of the constant danger, oil prices have quietly shot up by roughly 30%. The Global I

The Scoop: Think the internet will always connect everyone, everywhere? Think again. The massive political and religious divides splitting the globe right now are officially building a permanent digital wall. The Details: Because of how countries are lining up in current wars, the world is fracturing into two distinct camps. On one side is the US and its allies; on the other is a tight partnership between Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. The Global Impact: To survive Wes

The Scoop: While everyone is watching Europe and the Middle East, a massive, interconnected crisis just boiled over in the Horn of Africa—and the fallout is about to ripple across the entire planet. The Details: According to the latest data, what used to be three separate issues—the brutal civil war in Sudan, intense fighting in Somalia, and ethnic clashes in Ethiopia—have officially merged into one giant conflict system. Refugee crises, illegal arms deals, and gold smuggling

The relationship between the White House and the Holy See hit a new low this week as President Trump and Pope Leo XIV traded public barbs over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Following the Pope's criticism of the U.S. administration's military strategy in Iran, Trump responded by telling the Pontiff he needs to "get real" about the "nasty" realities of global security. The President defended his record, describing the war in Iran as a "little diversion" necessary to

A ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon officially began at midnight, offering a brief reprieve after weeks of intense military conflict. President Trump, speaking from the White House before a trip to Las Vegas, expressed high optimism that this truce is the first major step toward a broader peace deal with Iran. He suggested that leaders from both Israel and Lebanon could visit Washington within the next few days for a historic meeting. However, the peace is already

NASA’s Artemis II mission hit a major milestone today as the Orion spacecraft officially entered the "lunar sphere of influence." For the first time in over 50 years, a human crew is close enough to the moon that its gravity is the primary force acting on their ship. Commander Reid Wiseman and his three crewmates sent back striking high-definition images of the lunar surface and a "blue marble" Earth. The crew is currently preparing for a critical maneuver to swing around th

President Donald Trump has issued a final warning to Tehran, demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening. In a series of social media posts, the President threatened "Bridge Day" strikes against Iranian infrastructure, including major civilian bridges and power plants, if the maritime passage remains blocked. The ultimatum comes as the U.S.-Israel war on Iran reaches its 38th day. The tension has put global markets on edge as the Tuesday 8 p.m. EDT dea

In a new development, Hamas handed over the bodies of two Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza. The exchange follows weeks of negotiations and mounting international pressure. Israeli officials have not released the identities but confirmed the remains were received and are undergoing forensic review.

The European Union approved its 19th sanctions package against Russia, targeting liquefied natural gas imports. Slovakia, the final holdout, lifted its reservation late Wednesday. The move comes amid continued military aggression in Ukraine and is expected to impact energy markets across Europe.

Sudan has filed a case against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing the UAE of complicity...

Russian strikes on Ukraine have resulted in the deaths of at least 23 people, further intensifying the conflict between the two nations....

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has firmly rejected the possibility of nuclear talks with the United States, labeling the US...

North Korea has recently unveiled what it claims to be a nuclear-powered submarine, a development that has raised significant concerns...

Syrian government loyalists have been accused of executing civilians as violence erupts in the region. The clashes have resulted in...

In response to the new tariffs imposed by the U.S., Canada has initiated "Operation Blizzard," aimed at intercepting illegal contraband,...

In a poignant revelation, Jason Knauf, a former aide to Prince William and ex-CEO of the Royal Foundation, has opened up about the...

In a striking statement ahead of the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed...

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is in doubt as it approaches its end, following the completion of hostage exchanges that were...

Indian authorities have banned two highly-addictive opioids following a BBC investigation that revealed their contribution to a public...