Cuba Power Grid Collapses, 10 Million Without Electricity
Cuba's electrical grid has collapsed, leaving approximately 10 million people without electricity amid chronic fuel shortages caused by US oil blockade.
Apple AirPods Max 2 Debut with H2 Chip, Improved ANC, and AI Features
CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple on Monday announced the AirPods Max 2, the first major update to its premium over-ear headphones since their 2020 debut, bringing the H2 chip, significantly improved…
Trump Demands NATO Help Secure Strait of Hormuz; Allies Reject Call
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump demanded Monday that NATO allies and other global partners send warships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, warning that lack of support would be…
Trump Allies Reject Hormuz Naval Coalition as US Embassy in Baghdad Hit
WASHINGTON — The United States embassy in Baghdad was hit by a drone and rocket attack early Tuesday as President Donald Trump appealed for international military assistance to secure the…
UAE Closes Airspace Over Iranian Missile Threats
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates temporarily closed its airspace on Tuesday as an exceptional precautionary measure against incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, activating air…
Chiefs Acquire Justin Fields as Mahomes Backup
Kansas City, Missouri — The Kansas City Chiefs have acquired quarterback Justin Fields from the New York Jets in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round draft pick, bolstering their quarterback room…
Severe Weather Batters US With Tornadoes, Blizzards and Extreme Heat
WASHINGTON — Severe weather ranging from blizzards in the Upper Midwest to tornado threats across the East Coast and triple-digit heat in the Southwest has put more than half of…
Trump Delays China Summit as Iran War Overshadows Foreign Policy Agenda
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday he is delaying a planned high-stakes visit to China by approximately one month due to the escalating war with Iran, which has increasingly…
Susie Wiles Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
WASHINGTON — White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles announced Monday she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and will continue serving while undergoing treatment. President Donald Trump praised…
Oil Prices Top $100 Amid Iran Conflict
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Global oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel as the conflict between Iran and U.S.-Israeli forces enters its third week, with attacks on key…