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Iran protests symbolized by a clenched fist over the Iranian flag.

Top World News Stories: Iran Tensions, ICE Protests & NCAA Scandal

by Metalle TagnerJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026

This week’s top stories highlight U.S.-Iran tensions, ICE protests in Minneapolis, and a major NCAA corruption scandal shaking college basketball.

Press freedom badge with a gavel and justice scales on a wooden desk.

Top World News Stories: Journalist Raid, Venezuela & Economic Slowdown

by Metalle TagnerJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Colorful wooden houses on a rocky Greenland hillside under an overcast sky.

Top World News Stories: Greenland, Funding Reversals & Space Rescue

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026

A balanced scale symbolizing the debate on term limits for Congress, with experience on one side and innovation on the other, set against the U.S. Capitol.

Why Are There No Term Limits for Congress? Pros and Cons Explained

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Split-screen visual comparing U.S. and China economies in 2026, highlighting AI, green manufacturing, and GDP differences.

China GDP vs US GDP: The 2026 Economic Showdown

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Rising Dollar Signs Over Thermostat: A modern thermostat with rising dollar signs, symbolizing increasing utility costs and financial strain.

The Financial and Health Toll of Rising Utility Costs

by David BeckfordJanuary 10, 2026January 10, 2026

Protesters holding signs demanding justice for Renee Good during a nationwide demonstration sparked by a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis

Top World News Stories: Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis Sparks Nationwide Protests

by David BeckfordJanuary 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Naval ships silhouetted against a vibrant sunset, symbolizing U.S. military operations near Venezuela’s coast.

Top World News Stories: U.S. Military Operations Intensify Off Venezuela’s Coast

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Child receiving vaccination in a pediatric clinic with a healthcare professional and supportive parent present.

Top World News Stories: CDC Overhauls Childhood Vaccination Schedule Amid Flu Surge

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Display of whole foods adhering to recommended dietary allowances, nutrition guidelines, and USDA nutrition information.

Food

Navigating the New USDA Nutrition Information and Guidelines

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 8, 2026January 8, 2026

Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s new mayor, smiling in a professional portrait against a dark background.

Top World News Stories: Political Tensions, Weather Events, and Global Crises Shape the New Year

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 2, 2026January 2, 2026

Shadows of immigrant families cast on a brick wall painted with the American flag, topped with barbed wire.

Immigrants Live in Fear as Administration Moves to Strip Legal Status

by Pilar MarreroJanuary 2, 2026January 2, 2026

Three cryptocurrency coins, including Bitcoin and Ethereum Classic, standing on a keyboard with a blurred digital chart background.

What Are the Best Crypto Exchanges for Institutions And How to Choose the Right One?

by Metalle TagnerDecember 31, 2025January 1, 2026

A dramatic depiction of global weather extremes impacting travel, featuring snowstorms, flooding, and icy roads disrupting air and road travel.

What is Weather: Global Storms Impact on Travel

by Samuel E. OrtizDecember 27, 2025December 27, 2025

A split graphic showing a rural hospital sign and a stock market chart, symbolizing U.S. healthcare and economic challenges in 2026.

Biggest Challenges Facing the U.S. Population in 2026

by Samuel E. OrtizDecember 27, 2025December 27, 2025

A winning ticket scanner showing results for the Powerball Jackpot, California Floods, and Global Conflicts news cycle.

Top World News Stories: Powerball Jackpot, California Floods, and U.S. Airstrikes in Nigeria Dominate Headlines

by Samuel E. OrtizDecember 26, 2025December 26, 2025

Opinion: The United Nations at 80: A Legacy of Challenges and Calls for Reform

by Mohammed KhakuDecember 19, 2025December 19, 2025

A panoramic shot of the Kennedy Center bridge lit with colorful lights at night, symbolizing today's breaking news and global events.

Top World News Stories: Diversity Visa Suspension, Kennedy Center Controversy, and Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

by David BeckfordDecember 19, 2025December 19, 2025

Official signing an AI regulation order with futuristic holographic displays in the White House.

Top World News Stories Making Headlines This Week: Trump’s AI Order, Sudan Conflict and Gaza Crisis

by Samuel E. OrtizDecember 12, 2025December 12, 2025

A traditional Ukrainian Christmas star, decorated with vibrant pom-poms and intricate red and black geometric patterns, displayed outdoors against a bright blue sky with blurred buildings and bare tree branches in the background.

Christmas Celebrations Around the World: Unique Traditions and Universal Joy

by David BeckfordDecember 12, 2025December 12, 2025

Fresh vegetables representing the goal to Make America Healthy Again through better nutrition.

Healthy Food Choices to Make America Healthy Again

by USDA News ReleaseDecember 10, 2025December 10, 2025

Standing With Ilhan Omar: U.S. Moral Abyss and ‘Race’ to the Bottom

by TD El Amin, Publisher St. Louis ARGUSDecember 9, 2025December 20, 2025