The Taliban marked their fourth anniversary in power with celebrations excluding Afghan women. Around 10,000 men gathered in Kabul for a flower-shower display, while women were barred from parks and many public areas. The event included speeches by cabinet members. Simultaneous protests by Afghan women in Takhar...
Over 30 shipwrecks, including a WWII-era steamer, have been discovered in Germany's Lake Constance. A 2022 project, "Wrecks and Deep Sea," utilized divers and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to uncover these vessels, ranging from paddle steamers to a remarkably preserved cargo sailing ship. Researchers believe the discovery offers...
Secret talks between US President Trump and Russian President Putin regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine have left Ukrainians feeling sidelined and anxious. The possibility of land concessions to Russia, without Ukrainian input, is causing widespread unease and distrust, despite assurances from President Macron that no territorial concessions will...
President Trump made several false claims about the war in Ukraine, including that Russian tanks got stuck in the mud preventing them from reaching Kyiv, a claim contradicted by military analysts. He also misrepresented the amount of US aid to Ukraine compared to Europe's, falsely claiming the US provided...
The District of Columbia sued the Trump administration and Attorney General Pam Bondi for attempting to end local policies limiting cooperation between D.C. police and federal immigration authorities. Bondi's order reversed sanctuary city policies, allowing full cooperation with ICE. D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb argues this undermines local...
The Premier League season begins Friday, with Liverpool defending their title against Bournemouth. CBS Sports staff predict a tight race between Liverpool and Manchester City, but Arne Slot's team could be a dark horse. Predictions vary widely on surprise teams (Everton), biggest disappointments (West Ham), top scorer...
Bryan Kohberger, convicted for the murders of four University of Idaho students, is reportedly being relentlessly taunted by fellow inmates at Idaho Maximum Security Institution. Inmates are using air vents to heckle him day and night, impacting his sleep. While the Idaho Department of Correction acknowledges inmate communication,...
NCAA imposed a 10-year "show cause" order on Michigan's former football coach Jim Harbaugh due to recruiting violations. This severely limits his chances of coaching at the college level again. The NCAA cited Harbaugh's failure to enforce compliance and a contentious relationship with the compliance office. While Michigan...
A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula in late July generated a tsunami, captured by NASA's SWOT satellite. While less powerful than anticipated, waves reached 13 feet near the epicenter. The U.S. West Coast, Hawaii, and Japan experienced smaller waves. NASA and NOAA scientists are using...
Rising Mediterranean Sea temperatures are causing a rapid 'tropicalization', with Red Sea species invading the eastern basin through the Suez Canal. Invasive species like the venomous lionfish are disrupting ecosystems, outcompeting native species, and spreading westward. Scientists warn that the entire Mediterranean could become tropicalized by 2100, with...
