Regional Mediators Rush to Save U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire
Pakistan and Qatar have dispatched teams to Tehran under the looming threat of resumed war, after weeks of diplomacy failed to produce an agreement.
Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo
The public health risk from the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been raised from "high" to "very high" by the WHO. The rare Bundibugyo species of Ebola has no proven vaccine and kills about a third of those infected.
Shein buys Everlane, which sold millennials the dream of ethical, affordable luxury
Shein, the ultrafast-fashion juggernaut, is acquiring Everlane, a brand that pitched millennial shoppers on ethical manufacturing and radical transparency. The deal presents a lifeline for Everlane's struggling finances but raises questions about brand compatibility.
AIPAC, AI, Crypto and Gambling Are Hiding Their Big Election Spends
Intercept staffers break down the latest election news and the front groups fueling the midterms.
After winning antitrust case, states ask court to split up Live Nation and Ticketmaster
A coalition of more than 30 states, fresh off a victorious antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, are now demanding that the companies be split up to promote fair competition in the live music industry. Live Nation is pushing for a fresh trial, claiming certain evidence — like a text from an employee boasting about "robbing" concertgoers — was unfairly prejudicial.
Six Dismembered Corpses Found in Olinalá, Guerrero - 19 Bodies Found in Last Two Months
The dismembered bodies of six men were found in the bed of an abandoned truck in the town of Teticic in Olinalá, Guerrero, adding to the 19 bodies discovered in the region over the last two months.
Russia 'looking for new soldiers'; Kyiv claims 83,000 dead so far in 2026
Top Ukrainian officials claim Moscow's woes are growing as independent estimates suggest Russia's economy is faltering.
The Enhanced Games Are a Scam on Steroids
The Enhanced Games allow athletes to dope in order to beat records in sprinting and swimming. It's a perfect metaphor for the self-improvement industry: hurting your body and soul in order to chase a hollow idea of success.
▶ Video"Politically Driven Epidemic": Ebola Response Hampered by Impoverishment & U.S. Global Health Cuts
The deadly Ebola outbreak spreading across the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed at least 177 people, with more than 750 suspected cases reported in the DRC and neighboring Uganda. U.S. international aid cuts and the Trump administration's withdrawal from the World Health Organization have hampered the response to Ebola.
Stocks and Oil Prices Tick Up Amid Impasse Over Reopening Strait of Hormuz
Nearly three months since the fighting began, disagreements remain over the fate of Iran’s uranium stockpile and transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz.
Waymo pauses robotaxis in five US cities after cars drive into flooded roads
Waymo has paused its self-driving car service in five US cities following a software issue that has caused vehicles to enter flooded roads and get stuck, including incidents in San Antonio and Atlanta.
Drive slower, go electric, don't drive at all? The best options for saving gas
The national average for a gallon of gasoline is $4.55, as America heads into one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. What can you do to cut your costs?
