news2shortsNews stories are weighing nuclear risk as experts muse on the possibility of global warfare Intimations of world war three – the big one, nuclear Armageddon – didn’t arise yesterday. But they got more urgent when Donald Trump was elected the second time. In December 2024, Newsweek published a map of the “safest US states … Read more
We look at the 14th regular season before it kicks off on Friday with two expansion sides: Boston Legacy and Denver Summit The National Women’s Soccer League’s 14th regular season starts on Friday with a rematch of last year’s semi-final between the Portland Thorns and Washington Spirit. From there, 16 teams will compete in a … Read more
The most powerful nation in the world is now being led by a rogue president who rejects its longstanding values As we reach the 13th day of the war in Iran – with death and destruction rippling throughout the Middle East – it’s important to bear in mind where the real failure lies. So far, … Read more
Experts warn younger people not to dismiss symptoms such as rectal bleeding as diagnoses rise for those under 50 Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in the US for people under 50, according to a new … Read more
Dyshan Best later died after having to wait 10 extra minutes for next ambulance, according to Connecticut investigation A man who was shot by police and later died had to wait 10 extra minutes for an ambulance after an officer having a “mild anxiety attack” took the first one that arrived at the scene, according … Read more
Oil prices again rise over $100 a barrel as Iran threatens long ‘war of attrition’. Plus, San Francisco slashes air pollution Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Iran dramatically escalated its strategy of striking civilian infrastructure and transport networks across the Gulf on Wednesday, attacking commercial ships and … Read more
Top US regulators met with Bill Anderson to discuss ‘supreme court action’ over glyphosate weed killer Top US regulators met with Bill Anderson, Bayer’s CEO, last year to discuss “litigation” issues – including “supreme court action” over its glyphosate weed killer – just months before the Trump administration took a series of steps to boost … Read more
Advocates say bill weakens safety reviews, boosts industry influence and shields pesticide makers from legal liability Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox The newly proposed, Republican-led farm bill includes a range of provisions opponents say constitute a “pesticide industry wishlist” that would kill protections for humans, … Read more
Two police officers who protected the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, are seeking to continue their lawsuit over a plaque commemorating their and other officers’ actions that day after it was installed last week “in an area blocked to the public,” their court filing said.
As Iran sets up its counterattacks in the Middle East, President Donald Trump is declaring victory while insisting the United States must “finish the job.” It comes as the war in Iran is sending oil and gas prices soaring with global oil prices hitting $100 a barrel and gas prices in the U.S. up more … Read more
