The president of Turkey is making waves with a recent comment to local media. He said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin are “the only two leaders left” on the world stage. It’s a stark comment from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as Turkey and Russia have been on opposite sides of the conflict in…

A U.S. district judge blocked what would have been the largest U.S. merger in supermarket history on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The judge agreed with the Federal Trade Commission’s argument that Kroger’s $25 billion bid to takeover Albertsons would end up hurting shoppers. The FTC had argued eliminating the head-to-head competition between Kroger and Albertsons would…

FBI Director Christopher Wray is reportedly planning to resign on or before President-elect Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day, according to The Washington Times. Wray, who is seven years into a 10-year term, was appointed during the first Trump administration but is looking to step down before Trump can fire him. The newspaper notes that Wray’s resignation…

The fall of the Assad regime in Syria renewed hope that American freelance journalist Austin Tice, captured more than 12 years ago, could soon come home. U.S. officials said they’re working to get as much information as possible about the 43-year-old. Tice was abducted in August 2012 near Damascus, a year after the start of…

Suspected sabotage in the Baltic and Mediterranean Seas is pushing new technology forward to protect undersea infrastructure. The unmanned fleet will have a surveillance system to record activity below the water’s surface. NATO is preparing to launch sea drones this summer to monitor the globe’s cable supply. The U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet is behind the…

A passenger on a flight in Mexico allegedly tried — and failed — to divert a flight to the U.S. The airline said the passenger attempted to take over the aircraft by force. Mexican aviation authorities confirmed they arrested the passenger after an emergency landing. The Volaris flight was heading to Tijuana from Leon when…

The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is reopening the weekend of Dec. 7. And while the ceremonies will be an emotional moment for the French public, the events will also be a major opportunity for world leaders to meet. With President-elect Donald Trump being among the roughly 50 world leaders to attend, it’s a chance…

The Arctic is shifting from a region of international cooperation to a battleground for global power. China is expanding its presence, pursuing influence in Arctic governance and tapping into economic opportunities created by climate change. Its growing partnership with Russia—spanning trade, science and military cooperation—is reshaping regional dynamics. The Pentagon warned that this unprecedented collaboration…

Romania’s presidential election was called off following accusations that the surprise frontrunner’s social media campaign was influenced by Russia. Far-right independent candidate Calin Georgescu won the first round of voting and rose to popularity by posting his “Romania first” nationalist brand on TikTok. His account gained more than 530,000 followers and over 5 million “likes”…

Millions of TikTok users could be in for a bit of shock come late January 2025. A federal appeals court ruled the ban or forced sale of TikTok by the Justice Department is constitutional and can move forward. Back in April 2025, The Biden Administration argued that the law is necessary to protect national security…

The Biden administration is making a final push to establish major consumer protections for airline passengers. The administration already put a rule requiring airlines to pay ticket refunds, but this new proposal goes further. It aligns more closely with European standards for airline compensation.  The Department of Transportation announced plans Thursday, Dec. 5, taking steps…

Meta continues making moves in the AI space, announcing two big steps as it develops tech infrastructure across the country. The company said Wednesday, Dec. 4, it will be opening a $10 billion AI data center in northeastern Louisiana. AI products like search assistants or image generators need massive facilities to house servers and computers…

GLP-1 drugs are reshaping the way Americans look at weight loss now that the FDA has approved a few of them to help battle obesity. Now, a new study is shedding light on two of the most popular drugs people turn to to help them shed pounds. In the first head-to-head randomized clinical trial of…