Rural U.S. schools are facing new staffing challenges as the flow of international teachers declines due to visa hurdles, costs, and global teacher shortages.
Scientists warn that El Niño could form later this year as La Niña fades, potentially raising global temperatures and influencing weather patterns worldwide.
Faculty and staff at Portland Community College launched a historic strike after months of stalled negotiations over wages and benefits, affecting campuses and shifting operations online while talks continue.
South Korea’s parliament passed a special bill enabling a $350 billion investment pledge in U.S. industries, forming part of a trade agreement aimed at easing tariffs and strengthening economic cooperation.
U.S. officials are investigating claims that Social Security data may have been improperly accessed or used by individuals linked to DOGE, prompting oversight reviews and requests for more information.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is considering marathon debate sessions on the SAVE Act as pressure grows from conservative activists demanding stronger action on the voting bill.
A Singapore court ruled a man was 75% responsible for his fall after tripping over a hump at a void deck, despite his lawsuit against a contractor over the incident.
A Singapore doctor has been charged after a patient died during kidney surgery, with prosecutors alleging the surgeon severed the wrong arteries during the procedure.
A fire in a Bukit Batok HDB flat prompted the evacuation of about 60 residents, with two people taken to the hospital as firefighters brought the blaze under control.
A powerful storm outbreak produced an EF3 tornado and record-size hail across parts of the United States, leaving fatalities and widespread damage as emergency crews responded.
A federal ICE operation in South Burlington led to a crash, a neighborhood standoff, and a large protest as demonstrators gathered to block agents attempting to arrest a man.
Authorities say ISIS-inspired teenagers discussed multiple targets before focusing on a protest near Gracie Mansion, prompting intervention and renewed concern about online radicalization among youth.
A woman collapsed in a Malaysian courtroom after admitting to misappropriating RM677,629 in company funds. The case highlights the legal consequences of financial misconduct.
Authorities in Belize identified a man found dead on a drifting boat off the coast as a Vancouver resident. Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the discovery.
A preliminary U.S. military inquiry found that outdated intelligence data likely led to a missile strike that hit a school in Minab, Iran, killing many civilians and prompting an ongoing investigation.
Major tech companies including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Apple are supporting AI firm Anthropic in its legal challenge against a U.S. government designation that restricts its technology from federal use.
A suspended doctor now faces 28 additional sex-crime charges, including allegations of sexual touching of minors, expanding an ongoing criminal investigation.
New York lawmakers are backing Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to tax wealthy residents to close a budget gap, setting up a political clash with Governor Kathy Hochul, who opposes new tax hikes.
The IEA warns the Iran war has triggered the largest oil supply disruption in history, cutting millions of barrels from global markets and prompting a record 400-million-barrel release from emergency reserves.
A Cheltenham Festival day-four contender is gaining attention after an impressive January victory over the same course and distance, a performance that many observers believe signals strong potential.
A suspect died after ramming a vehicle into a Michigan synagogue. Authorities are investigating the incident, and officials say no major injuries were reported.
Canada has cancelled hundreds of visas linked to individuals connected to Iran’s government as part of stricter immigration screening and security policies.
The U.S. Navy has officially decommissioned several minesweepers that were previously stationed in the Middle East, a move that raises questions about maritime security in the region amid ongoing tensions.
Peel Regional Police say a man has been arrested after allegedly stealing about $30,000 worth of alcohol, butter, and ghee from retail stores across Peel Region.