U.S. Students Fall Behind Globally | US News
American 15-year-olds hit a 25-year low in reading on the global PISA test, scoring 490 — while math and science scores barely budged. Meanwhile, students in Singapore and China dominate all three sub...
9 Sep 1min
Seinfeld’s Portugal Standoff | US News
Jerry Seinfeld’s Israel support is sparking controversy as six artists pull out of Portugal’s MEO Commedia festival, citing solidarity with Palestinians — though none name him directly. One Portuguese...
9 Sep 1min
Taiwan’s F-16s Stuck in Hawaii | US News
Taiwan’s much-anticipated F-16 fighter jets, crucial for countering China’s military pressure, are stuck in Hawaii for over two weeks—delaying their arrival by months. Originally slated for late Augus...
9 Sep 1min
Justice Dept Probes Fox-Roku Merger | US News
The Justice Department is ramping up scrutiny of Fox’s $22 billion Roku buyout, issuing a second request for info to probe whether the merger could create a streaming monopoly. With Fox already domina...
9 Sep 2min
Markets Shake as Oil Soars and Fed Eyes Rate Hike | US News
Oil surges past $100 a barrel as Middle East tensions fuel market jitters, while the Fed’s looming rate hike—priced at 62% chance—adds pressure. Strategic reserves are depleted, tech stocks dip, and A...
9 Sep 1min
Oil Prices Surge Past $100 | US News
Oil prices surge past $100 a barrel for the first time since July, fueled by Middle East turmoil and attacks on oil infrastructure — sending gas to $4.22 a gallon, diesel to an all-time high, and airl...
9 Sep 2min
Abortion Pill Access in Legal Crosshairs | US News
A federal appeals court is wading into a high-stakes legal battle over abortion pills, as Louisiana seeks to block nationwide mail-order access to mifepristone — a key medication for abortions — argui...
9 Sep 1min
Netanyahu Set to Sue Haaretz Over UAE Attack Claim | US News
Netanyahu’s office is preparing to sue Haaretz and one of its journalists over a report claiming the UAE warned him about an impending Hamas attack before October 7 — a claim his team calls outright f...
9 Sep 2min
