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A glacier-and-rock collapse near Langtang Lirung unleashed a cascading disaster on Aug. 26, killing more than 1,400 people and leaving thousands missing, while scientists warn that a warming Hindu Kush Himalaya is creating hazards that are increasingly difficult to detect. KATHMANDU – The catastrophic flash floods that tore through Nepal’s Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river […]

An American mother says years of trying to balance family boundaries with her transgender child’s identity have left her emotionally drained as her child enters adulthood. An American mother says she has spent the past six years trying to balance her relationship with her transgender child while maintaining the values and boundaries of her conservative […]

Apple enters the foldable smartphone market with iPhone Duo, featuring dual displays, the A20 Pro chip, a 48MP camera system, and a redesigned iOS 27 experience. CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple has officially entered the foldable smartphone market with the introduction of iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone. The device was unveiled at Apple’s September event […]

Huawei’s latest foldable pairs a wide, compact form factor with a 7.7-inch OLED display, XMAGE cameras, Kirin 9030 Pro power, and HarmonyOS 7. SHENZHEN, China — Huawei Pura X Max is taking a different approach to the premium foldable smartphone market. Instead of following the tall, book-style design used by most foldable phones, Huawei has […]

From agnosticism to Catholicism, Schmid says a decade-long philosophical search changed how he understood God, while fellow Princeton doctoral student Noah McKay also recently entered the Catholic faith. PRINCETON, New Jersey — Joe Schmid, a 26-year-old philosophy PhD candidate at Princeton University, has made a dramatic shift in his religious outlook after years of questioning […]

High-level discussions in New York highlighted stronger regional cooperation, early warning systems, risk-informed policies and inclusive approaches to disaster and climate resilience. NEW YORK — ASEAN has strengthened its call for more inclusive and coordinated disaster risk reduction as regional and international stakeholders gathered in New York to advance implementation of the Sendai Framework for […]

A decision by the Greenfield bar to make masks optional one night a week has triggered a heated debate over COVID-19 precautions, disability rights, community expectations, and the survival of a small LGBTQ+ business. GREENFIELD, Massachusetts — Last Ditch, a lesbian bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, has become the center of a growing public controversy after […]

Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour, a multimillion-dollar investment fraud involving Travis Kelce as an alleged victim, and a controversial Ecuador deportation are among the week’s biggest stories. WASHINGTON — A series of controversies involving American politics, entertainment, sports and international affairs dominated the week, with the fallout from Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian remarks emerging as one […]

Riyadh says the drone was intercepted before entering Mecca’s restricted airspace, while the Houthis call the accusation a “lie” as regional tensions escalate. MECCA, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia has accused Yemen’s Houthi movement of launching a drone toward the holy city of Mecca, deepening tensions between Riyadh and the Iran-aligned group. The Houthis, however, […]

The 220–204 vote marks the third time the House has approved a measure seeking to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran, with seven Republicans joining Democrats. WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a new war powers resolution directing President Donald Trump to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran, intensifying […]