State of U.S. democracy reaches new low, report finds
A new global democracy report finds the U.S. at its lowest level of democratic performance in the 50 years it has been measured.
Family income rose and poverty fell in 2025 — but safety net cuts could erase gains
An annual report from the Census Bureau shows the average family made more money in 2025 than the year before, while the official poverty rate declined. Health care coverage was little changed from 2024.
Kennedy Center board votes to close it, as judge again keeps Trump's name off
The board's vote to shutter the historic arts center came amid concerns about financial, structural problems.
Prosecutors won't seek the death penalty for Nick Reiner
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said his office spoke with Reiner's siblings and took their wishes into consideration in the decision.
Republican Rep. Massie moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran war
Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday over the war in Iran.
Tiny krill are turning up in deep-sea hydrothermal vents. Scientists want to know why
Antarctic krill serve as a crucial food source for penguins, seals, and whales. They recycle nutrients used by algae. Now researchers say they've found krill in a surprising place: hydrothermal vents.
Geopolitics and grain don't mix, say these Montana farmers
Farmers in states bordering Canada say they are reeling from President Trump's trade wars and resulting retaliatory tariffs. And it's just not neighborly.
SCOTUS rejects Trump's mail voting limits. And, the Kennedy Center financial crisis
The Supreme Court has rejected Trump's mail-in voting restrictions ahead of the midterm elections. And, the Kennedy Center says it is on the brink of bankruptcy and could close soon.
Air pollution spiked after the Trump administration stopped embassy monitoring
In 2025, the Trump administration ended a long-running program to collect air pollution data at U.S. embassies. A new study suggests that led to a 24-33% increase in local pollution levels.
NATO jets shoot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace
The incident came less than a day after NATO leaders pledged that strikes close to the alliance's territory would drive the trans-Atlantic organization to increase support for Kyiv.
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Baby 'cot cams' plan after inquiry finds Lucy Letby crimes could have been prevented
Plans will be "urgently" developed for live-streaming cameras after an inquiry report into Lucy Letby's crimes.
All support acts on Ed Sheeran's US tour quit after Macklemore dropped
The star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.
Dan Thomas resigns as Reform Wales leader after arrest on suspicion of assault
Thomas said he has done nothing wrong as Gwent Police confirms arrest on suspicion of assault.
Former England footballer Raheem Sterling admits dangerous driving on motorway before crash
The former England winger crashed a Lamborghini into motorway barriers in May.
Warning of space arms race as US confirms weapons in Earth's orbit
The BBC's defence correspondent Jonathan Beale explains what an arms race in space might look like - and what it could mean for us on the ground.
Thirteenth Met Police officer sacked after Charing Cross Panorama film
PC Mason O'Connor is dismissed after a hearing found he had breached standards of professional behaviour, the Met said.
State pension likely to top £13,000 a year as UK wage growth slows to 3.9%
The increase has reignited the debate about the state pension's long-term affordability and generational fairness.
Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms
The inspector also found a bottleneck in resupply, despite President Donald Trump's claims that US supplies are "virtually limitless".
Two dead after car hits group of pedestrians
A vehicle hit four people before colliding with two cars on White Rose Way in Doncaster, police say.
Trump criticises Supreme Court after justices block mail-in ballot restrictions
The president assailed the justices for blocking his plan to allow delivery of ballots only to voters on lists of citizens.
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