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The battle of the balloons continues. Under the cover of darkness, North Korean defectors sent more balloons from south to north Thursday.

North Korean defectors send balloons with leaflets, cash, K-pop

Israel struck a Hamas compound in a Gaza school, claiming it killed fighters. Hamas-run media said 30 civilians died.

Israel targets Hamas compound at Gaza school, dozens reportedly killed

President Joe Biden is among the dozens of world leaders who are commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France.

Biden joins world leaders, veterans for 80th anniversary of D-Day

U.S. Border Patrol warns migrants about the dangers of crossing during the winter season.

Arizona lawmakers add immigration enforcement measure to November ballot

Philippine marines deny pointing weapons in South China Sea, citing self-defense amid aggressive maneuvers and supply interception by China.

‘We have the right to defend ourselves’: Philippines, China tensions rise

In recent interview President Joe Biden suggested that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be prolonging the war in Gaza for political reasons.

Biden suggests Netanyahu politically motivated to extend war in Gaza

Scientists said blood oxygen levels approaching these ranges found in the study could compromise oxygen flow to vital organs during travel.

Study: In-flight alcohol intake compromises oxygen levels, heart rate

Scientists discovered a marine fungus, Parengydontium album, that breaks down plastic, offering hope in the battle against plastic pollution.

Scientists discover plastic-eating fungus in ocean environments

X now formally allows users to post consensual adult content

X formally allowing users to post consensual adult content

The Border Patrol arrested Gerardo Henao 14 hours after President Joe Biden suspended asylum processing at the U.S. border with Mexico this week. But instead of being summarily deported, he was dropped off by agents the next day at a San Diego bus stop, where he caught a train to the airport for a flight to Newark, New Jersey.

Biden to sign executive order temporarily limiting border crossings

China’s lunar spacecraft, Chang’e-6, lifted off from the far side of the moon Tuesday with rock and soil samples. The spacecraft deployed China’s flag on the moon’s surface before entering orbit.

China plants flag on far side of the moon, returning to Earth with samples

Opening statements are set to begin in Hunter Biden's federal gun charges trial after a jury was seated on the first day.

Opening statements to begin in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial

A group of Russian propagandists are reportedly targeting the 2024 Paris Olympic Games through fake warnings and news reports. It's part of an effort to stoke fears and undermine the games as French President Emmanuel Macron considers sending troops to Ukraine.

Russian propagandists targeting 2024 Paris Olympics to undermine Games

The U.S. military’s new Cyber Command chief and head of the National Security Agency has sounded the alarm about a stealthy Chinese cyber threat to critical American infrastructure. Unlike typical cyber intrusions that steal data or military secrets, this threat sits dormant within civilian systems, primed for disruptive attacks.

US identifies stealth Chinese cyber threat ‘prepositioning’ in critical infrastructure

Mexico elected Claudia Sheinbaum as its new president. What are her opinions on the border, immigration and the U.S. government?

Where does Mexico’s new president stand on border, immigration, Trump?

The U.S. is pushing for a new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The move comes amid falling support among Israelis for a Palestinian state.

Netanyahu faces pressure over cease-fire in Gaza, hostage deal

In a historic landslide victory, Claudia Sheinbaum has been elected the first female president of Mexico, as well as the first Jewish person to hold that position. Sheinbaum is a climate scientist and the former mayor of Mexico City.

Mexico elects its first female president

Jury selection begins in the historic federal gun trial of Hunter Biden, the son of U.S. President Joe Biden.

Jury selection to begin in Hunter Biden federal gun trial

Italy and Greece are denying a CBS News report that the United States planned to send Latin American migrants to the country in an effort to curb illegal border crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Italy and Greece strongly deny CBS report on US shipping migrants overseas

The United States have lifted restrictions on weapons it supplies to Ukraine to be used to strike targets within Russia. However, there are still some stipulations for what Ukrainian forces are allowed to strike and how far they can travel into Russian territory.

Biden OKs Ukraine using US weapons to strike Russia, but with caveats

Oreos are being made in Ukraine for the first time in two years after a plant damaged in the Russian invasion fully reopened

War and Oreos: Ukraine production resumes, Russian plants being looked at

The European Commission is set to announce a tariff hike on EV imports from China, a move that could cost Chinese automakers billions.

Europe may raise tariffs on Chinese EVs, but Beijing wants to cut a deal instead

The global demand for silver is rising, driven by increased solar panel production, in which China far outpaces the rest of the world.

China’s overproduction of solar panels drives silver demand to 12-year high

Ukraine's using small planes loaded with explosives may be a big problem for Russia, but it's one "we all share."

Russia is struggling to stop Ukraine’s drone planes. So would NATO.