International

A north Texas hospital is the first in the U.S. to use hologram technology to for doctors' visits. Reuters

Could holograms revolutionize health care in rural and low-income areas?

President Joe Biden is allowing Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles to strike inside Russia for the first time. AP Images

Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range US missiles

During the United Nation's annual COP29 climate summit, Al Gore and Climate TRACE identified the world’s top polluting cities. Reuters

World’s top polluting cities unveiled by Al Gore, Climate TRACE at COP29

India's clean energy transition could generate millions of tons of waste from retired renewable components as officials look for a solution. AP Images

India may have to deal with millions of tons of renewable energy waste

Israeli airstrike targets Iran's Parchin military complex, disrupting nuclear weapons development at Taleghan 2 facility, images show. AP Images

Israeli airstrike destroys Iran’s active nuclear facility

President-elect Donald Trump met with Argentine President Javier Milei ahead of a gala Thursday. Here's what they said about each other. Getty Images

Argentina’s Milei becomes first world leader to meet Trump since election

A new promotion is sparking backlash among some housing advocates in Rome as the Roman Colosseum is set to host mock gladiator battles. AP Images

Gladiator experience coming to Roman Colosseum, critics are ‘not entertained’

China has been targeting commercial telecommunications infrastructure in broad and significant cyber espionage campaign according to the FBI. Reuters

FBI reveals Chinese cyber espionage campaign ahead of Biden, Xi meeting

North Korea's Kim Jong Un orders mass production of low-cost, precision "suicide drones" amid growing military ties with Russia. KCNA

Kim Jong Un pushes mass production of suicide drones

President Trump has named Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his Health and Human Services Secretary. Getty Images

Trump calls RFK Jr. a ‘great mind’ after health secretary nomination

A 28-year-old Houston man has been arrested and charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS and plotting a terrorist attack. Reuters

FBI arrests Houston man for allegedly attempting to aid in ISIS terror attack

Scientists in South Korea say they have invented the world's first 'morphing' wheel, which could be a gamechanger for those with mobility impairments. Reuters

World’s first wheel that transforms from solid to soft created by scientists

Israel is still actively involved in a multi-front war, but President-Elect Trump promised to end wars, not start or extend them. Getty Images

Trump 2.0 could be very different for Israel and its wars

Iran has announced the creation of a "treatment clinic" for women who refuse to comply with mandatory hijab laws. Getty Images

Iran sets up ‘treatment clinic’ for women defying hijab laws

A new study reveals that marijuana use may be linked to higher rates of cancers, birth defects and accelerate aging. Getty Images

How cannabis could increase your risk of cancer and accelerated aging: Study

US, Japan, and South Korea hold Freedom Edge drills, showcasing combined military might amid North Korea's escalating provocations. DVIDS

US, Japan, South Korea flex defense capabilities near Korean Peninsula

Toxic-Free Future has released its 2024 Retailer Report Card just in time for holiday shopping. Getty Images

Top US retailers in toxic ‘Hall of Shame’ ahead of holidays

Human Rights Watch claims Israel has committed war crimes against Palestinians in Gaza. AP Images

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes in Gaza

Paris is deploying thousands of police officers ahead of a soccer match between France and Israel over fears of violence. Reuters

Paris deploys thousands of police officers before France-Israel soccer match

Explosion outside Brazil's Supreme Court in Brasilia kills one, raises security concerns ahead of G20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro. Reuters

Suspect dead after explosion outside Brazil’s Supreme Court

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as his attorney general. AP Images

Gaetz resigns from Congress after being picked as Trump’s attorney general

The Guardian, is no longer posting on X saying the platform is “toxic," mentioning an increase in disturbing content on the site. Getty Images

The Guardian leaves X citing ‘conspiracies and racism’

Sea squirt protein is being explored as a sustainable meat alternative, offering environmental benefits, although the idea faces challenges. Pronofa

Sea squirts are being explored as a sustainable meat alternative

A Palestinian militant group released a new video of Israeli hostage Sasha Troufanov expressing concern about food and water shortages. Reuters

Palestinian militant group releases new video of Israeli hostage held by Hamas