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Casey Means’ surgeon general nomination has stalled despite White House backing and activist pressure, underscoring persistent U.S. divisions over health policy even as Congress has shown deference to President Trump.
A California jury found Meta and Alphabet liable in a social media addiction lawsuit and awarded the plaintiff $3 million, a decision that could spur more legal and regulatory scrutiny of platform design.
Newly released DOJ records from the dismissed classified documents case involving President Trump have prompted congressional concerns over national security and possible private business motives, according to the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee.
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the “gravest crime against humanity,” with 123 nations in favor and three opposed, including the US and Israel.
Iran rejected a U.S. ceasefire proposal and launched strikes on Israel and Gulf states, including a hit on a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, as Israel and the U.S. increased military actions in the region.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the conflict in the Middle East is “out of control,” signalling deep UN concern about escalating violence and humanitarian risks.
A PBS poll finds most Americans say the U.S. war against Iran has gone too far, even as President Trump’s approval rating holds steady — a development that could become a political liability for Republicans.
Iran’s state television has listed five conditions it says must be met before it will agree to end the war, a public stance that could shape regional negotiations and diplomatic efforts.
The White House confirmed the Xi-Trump summit will be held in Beijing on May 14-15, ending weeks of speculation; Beijing has not yet commented on the dates.
The U.S. Supreme Court sided with Cox Communications in a copyright case brought by record labels over illegal music downloads, a ruling that could reshape how online infringement is enforced.
A Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube liable for harming a young woman through addictive platform design, awarding US$6 million, including US$3 million punitive damages.
Palestine Action hunger strikers say they will sue UK prisons, alleging mistreatment while in custody, escalating a dispute that raises questions about prison oversight and the treatment of political activists.
A California jury found Instagram and YouTube liable in a precedent-setting lawsuit that sought to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children, a ruling that could prompt legal and policy shifts globally.
Al Jazeera reports a US oil blockade has pushed Cuba’s electricity grid to the brink, risking extended blackouts and widening humanitarian and regional repercussions.
Al Jazeera reports that international aid convoys are trying to reach Cuba even as the United States maintains a fuel blockade, raising humanitarian and regional concerns.
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, pleaded not guilty to attempted murder after allegedly firing shots at Rihanna’s Los Angeles home while the singer and partner A$AP Rocky were in an Airstream on the property.
Human remains found beneath tiles at St Peter and Paul Church in Maastricht may belong to 17th-century musketeer d’Artagnan; DNA tests are underway to confirm the identity.
Iraqi authorities say a US air strike in Anbar province killed seven soldiers and wounded 13, raising concerns about potential escalation and strains in US-Iraq relations.
Iran rejected a U.S. proposal to pause fighting and issued its own plan while launching new attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab states; a White House briefing may address troop posture and DHS funding.
Indian opposition parties staged protests over cooking gas shortages blamed on disruptions from the war on Iran, underscoring the domestic impact of international energy shocks.