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US schools and police issue warnings about a viral 'Cat in the Hat' social media trend involving disturbing or AI-generated versions of the Dr Seuss character. Several teens have been arrested or charged.
Hurricane Lowell caused widespread power outages and flooding on Hawaii's Kauai, with winds reaching up to 80mph. Emergency officials asked residents to stay off roads as damage assessments were just beginning.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani opposes RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's event at Madison Square Garden
An 8-year-old girl in Louisiana has died from a rare brain-eating amoeba infection after swimming in a lake. The infection is extremely rare, affecting only around 10 individuals in a year in the US.
The immigrant father of a sailor on board the USS Abraham Lincoln was detained by immigration officials, family members said. Luis Manuel Aviles, originally from Nicaragua, was detained in Key West, Florida, where he lives.
US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper acknowledged mental health concerns aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed for more than eight months. He praised the crew for its camaraderie, teamwork, and resilience, but noted that prolonged service at sea …
Donald Trump has said he is scaling back joint US military drills with South Korea aimed at deterring North Korea, despite military officials from both countries warning that Kim Jong-un's regime is learning new battlefield tactics from the Ukraine war.
US President Donald Trump welcomed the recently signed defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, saying it shows how the Middle East is coming together. The three-way agreement was signed on 7 August and aims to strengthen collective deterrence against any …
Iran rejects President Donald Trump’s suggestion that he could declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory, accusing Washington of refusing to accept what Tehran described as its defeat in the conflict.
A massive egg recall affecting nearly 1.6m dozen eggs has been elevated to the US Food and Drug Administration’s highest-risk warning as officials investigate a salmonella outbreak that has sickened nearly 100 people.
Three men were executed on the same day in the US for the first time in 15 years. Carlos Cuesta-Rodriguez was put to death by the state of Oklahoma, followed by Darrell Hines in Tennessee and Jeremy Williams in Alabama. The executions were a rare triple procedure that und…
The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed in the Middle East for over 240 days, sparking concerns over the physical and mental strain on sailors. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has rejected reports of deteriorating conditions aboard the aircraft carrier, saying account…
US colleges face a 1.1 lakh drop in foreign students in 2026 due to stricter visa rules and changing immigration policies. Indian students, the largest source of international students in the US, may be disproportionately affected.
Donald Trump's policies have raised costs for Americans, with oil companies reaping billions from the Iran war's impact on fossil fuel prices. Environmentalists and activists are furious, and some lawmakers are proposing a windfall tax on big oil's profits.
The Trump administration is preparing to tighten the H-1B visa regime by expanding a government fee to cover visa extension petitions, which could substantially increase costs for companies employing large numbers of foreign workers.
Chipotle has removed jalapeños from some of its restaurants after identifying the peppers as a potential ingredient tied to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 100 people.
US President Donald Trump dismissed recent opinion polls showing slipping public support, insisting his 'real' approval ratings are the highest they have ever been. He cited his administration's record on taxes, jobs, border security, and foreign policy as reasons for str…
US President Donald Trump insisted that fresh negotiations with Iran were underway, accusing Tehran of publicly denying talks even as discussions continued over the future of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program.
A gunman opened fire at an In-N-Out eatery in Twin Falls, Idaho, killing three people and injuring seven others before taking his own life, local officials confirmed. The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged US President Donald Trump to prioritize diplomacy with Iran, warning that any escalation could widen the conflict and threaten regional and global security.
Savannah Guthrie has made an emotional public appeal for information about her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared six months ago. Investigators have released ransom notes in the hope that someone will recognize the writing style of the suspected kidnapper.
A devastating tornado ripped through north-eastern Wisconsin, leveling homes, toppling trees and power lines, and injuring dozens. Despite widespread damage, no deaths have been reported, possibly due to the storm's timing, which occurred in the early afternoon when most …
US Senator Lindsey Graham was remembered as a 'true American original' at a memorial service in Washington DC, with speakers including Donald Trump and Sean Hannity.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' after Mamdani called for Netanyahu's arrest over Israel's war in Gaza. Netanyahu plans to attend the UN general assembly in New York this fall.
Federal officials are investigating a reported incident in which a man appeared to kick and harass a protected sea lion on a city-operated beach in California. The incident was captured on video, which has been circulating on social media.
US President Donald Trump has defended his new 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, claiming the country cannot survive without the US. The tariffs will go into effect in 30 days, leaving time for possible discussions between the two countries.
A tropical depression has developed along the US Gulf coast, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storm surge flooding. Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to make landfall in south-east Louisiana on Wednesday.
A second person has died amid a legionnaires’ disease outbreak that has sickened dozens of people in New York City. The outbreak has been linked to cooling towers on the Upper East Side, and officials say they believe the source of the outbreak ‘has likely been eliminated’.
The US has fired on an oil tanker attempting to reach Kharg Island in the strait of Hormuz as part of its blockade on Iranian ports. Iran responded with attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait.
A pontoon boat capsized and sank near San Francisco's Alcatraz Island, killing one person, leaving two missing, and rescuing 16 others. The incident occurred about 600 yards from the island.