Andy Burnham declared Labour Party leader, will become U.K. prime minister
Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week.
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Andy Burnham declared Labour Party leader, will become U.K. prime minister
Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week.
Tree-killing Asian beetle detected in EU for first time
The emerald ash borer, which has devastated ash forests in North America, has been detected in the European Union for the first time.
Journalist known as "The Jaguar" shot dead in Mexico
The state government condemned the murder of Josue Martinez, and called on prosecutors to launch a probe in order to find those responsible.
Teleprompter operator made nearly $100K betting on Trump speeches
After detecting suspicious activity on the teleprompter operator's account, Kalshi investigated and then referred the case to federal regulators.
Universities get funding from foreign entities on U.S. watch lists, records show
The State Department is cracking down on universities accepting funding from foreign entities on U S. government watch lists.
Dozens of Marineland's whales coming to U.S. through rescue plan
Dozens of beluga whales are set to be relocated from the shuttered Canadian theme park to aquariums across the United States through an international emergency rescue effort, officials said.
Blanche holds meeting with Epstein accusers after Tillis' request
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with accusers of Jeffrey Epstein following a demand to do so by a Republican senator whose support is crucial to advancing his nomination to lead the Justice Department.
Trump revisits disputed claims about election security and declassifies documents
In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.
Trump falsely alleges voting machines are "vulnerable" and "easily compromised"
President Trump alleged voting machines and ballot-counting systems are "extremely exposed to attack" — but experts say voting machines are subject to intense controls.
Fact checking Trump speech on election security
President Trump is delivering a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House.
Thousands of election-focused workers cut during Trump's 2nd term
Since the beginning of his second administration, the government has cut thousands of workers who were tasked with ensuring secure elections in the U.S.
Trump to speak on elections as sources say he'll raise allegations about China
President Trump is giving a primetime address on elections tonight, as he remains focused on the 2020 race.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak possibly traced to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
Airlines say permanent daylight saving time won't be simple
Adjusting to permanent daylight saving time would cause significant disruptions to schedules and operations, an airline trade group said.
Doctors question plan to screen military members for low testosterone
Doctors raised a range of concerns about a testosterone screening policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which is likely to be costly to implement.
Trump Media to sell faster access to president's Truth Social posts
"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.
Deadly helicopter crash in Hudson River likely caused by bird strike, NTSB says
A family of five from Spain, including three children, and the pilot died in the April 2025 crash.
Tillis says he won't support Blanche unless he meets with Epstein survivors
Sen. Thom Tillis said that Todd Blanche must meet with survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes before he'll vote to advance his nomination for attorney general out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Dozens rescued in Texas after torrential rain triggers flash flooding
More than a foot of rain has fallen since Monday, triggering dangerous flash flooding in central Texas.
Husband of Code Pink founder being investigated under federal agent and tax laws
Neville Roy Singham, who lives in Shanghai, China, is a major financial backer of a New York City-based nonprofit called the People's Forum, a left-leaning nonprofit.