A conservative group has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a Los Angeles schools policy meant to address the harms of segregation, alleging that it discriminates against white students
US futures edge higher and gold hits another record
Asian shares have extended their losses while gold prices hit a record high as concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats on Greenland fueled unease among investors
A former flight attendant posed as a pilot and received hundreds of free flights, US authorities say
Authorities say a former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines
Winning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Mega Millions
The winning numbers in Tuesday evening’s drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 08-47-50-56-70, Mega Ball: 12, Megaplier:
Closing arguments set in former Uvalde officer’s trial over actions during 2022 school attack
A Texas jury is expected to hear closing arguments and begin deliberations in the trial of a former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer
Legal battles over immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota intensify
Confrontations with federal officers over their massive immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota are showing no signs of stopping
King Harold coins from 1066 and Roman artefacts top UK’s 2024 treasure finds
British Museum hails record-breaking year for archaeological discoveries – thanks largely to metal detectorists A hoard of pennies linked to Harold II and most likely buried on the eve of battle in 1066, a rare Roman vehicle fitting, and a group of early medieval objects are among the archaeological finds...
UK study to examine effects of restricting social media for children
Trial involving 4,000 children will explore impact on mental health, sleep and time spent with friends and family A pioneering investigation into the impact of restricting social media access for children in the UK has been announced as politicians around the world consider action on the issue. In December, Australia...
Looking for Miracle: why have so many dugongs gone missing from Thailand’s shores?
The Andaman coast was one of very few places in the world with a viable population but then dead dugongs began washing up. Now half have gone A solitary figure stands on the shore of Thailand’s Tang Khen Bay. The tide is slowly rising over the expanse of sandy beach,...
Era of ‘global water bankruptcy’ is here, UN report says
Overuse and pollution must end urgently as no one knows when whole system might collapse, says expert The world has entered an era of “global water bankruptcy” that is harming billions of people, a UN report has declared. The overuse and pollution of water must be tackled urgently, the report’s...