Walter MurrowWarsh Pledges Independence as Fed Chair Nominee
Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, used his Senate confirmation hearing to push back against suggestions he would be beholden to the president. “I will not be a puppet,”…
Pentagon Ends Mandatory Flu Vaccines for Troops
In a significant shift in U.S. military health policy, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that service members will no longer be required to get flu vaccines. The move follows the…
US-Iran Standoff: Threats, Stalled Talks, and a VP Trip “On Hold”
The most consequential story of the day centers on the escalating — and increasingly confused — diplomatic dance between Washington and Tehran. The United States is publicly insisting on a…
Around the World in Brief
India: A signal glitch near Mumbai’s CSMT station sent a local train onto the wrong track, delaying services by 15–20 minutes during rush hour. In Gujarat, over 200 guests fell ill after a wedding…
Science Spotlight: A Protein That Could Reverse Hair Loss
In a finding that will pique the interest of the roughly 2% of the global population affected by alopecia, scientists have identified a “protective” protein — MCL-1 — that acts as a cellular guardian…
Spain Moves to Shrink Class Sizes
The Spanish government approved draft legislation to reduce class sizes across the country’s schools — capping secondary classes (ESO) at 25 students and primary classes at 22. The move reflects a…
Greece Marks the Anniversary of the 1967 Coup — and Grapples With Its Legacy
April 21 carries a heavy weight in Greek memory. On this date in 1967, a military junta seized power in Athens, ushering in a seven-year dictatorship that reshaped the country’s economy,…
Kerosene Shortage Threatens European Summer Travel
A looming kerosene supply crunch is raising alarm bells across Europe’s aviation sector, with travelers wondering whether their summer holiday plans could be upended. Der Spiegel explored the key…
Thousands of U.S. Companies Rush for Tariff Refunds — “Like a Taylor Swift Concert”
An online system for reclaiming unlawfully levied U.S. tariffs went live on Monday, and the response was immediate and overwhelming. German outlet Der Spiegel reports that thousands of companies are…
US and Iran Trade Threats as Ceasefire Deadline Looms
With fewer than two days remaining before the expiration of the current ceasefire, the United States and Iran exchanged sharp threats on Monday, casting a shadow over any prospect of renewed…