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Donald Trump’s proposal to rename New Mexico “New America” is being met with a blunt rejection from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and significant legal obstacles, exposing the limits of presidential branding campaigns.
Hurricane Lowell is nearing western Hawaii with dangerous winds, flooding and storm surge risks, while differing coverage emphasizes either the storm’s hurricane strength or the more limited expectation of tropical-storm conditions.
Raúl Castro’s appearance at a Cuban military ceremony counters speculation about his condition, but the carefully staged event leaves key questions about his health and political relevance unanswered.
Stanislav Volo survived six days alone near Squamish by rationing candy and eating what he could find before reaching a forest road and receiving hospital treatment for minor injuries.
A fireworks explosion at a patron-saint festival in Temascalcingo killed at least 10 people and injured 64, while investigators work to determine how the blast occurred.
An Amazon-contracted Boeing 767 overran a Miami runway, struck vehicles and caught fire, killing five people and injuring five others. Early reports differed on the extent of the casualties, while investigators focused on why the aircraft failed to stop safely.
Hawaii has declared an emergency as Hurricane Lowell approaches from the west, with officials balancing a projected offshore track against serious risks from rain, surf and flooding.
The AfD has achieved its strongest-ever breakthrough in Saxony-Anhalt, crushing Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s CDU but falling short of the majority needed to govern alone. Its victory deepens pressure on Germany’s political firewall and national government.
U.S. envoys secured encouraging meetings with Putin and Zelenskyy, and both sides briefly paused strikes on their capitals. Yet major disputes over territory, security and the war’s continuation remain unresolved.
Anak Krakatau’s prolonged eruption forced eight Indonesian airports to close, disrupting flights, schools, shipping and fishing. Authorities stress the danger remains high, while airlines and travelers confront a crisis driven by shifting ash and uncertain weather.
MAGA Inc. is pouring $10 million into Ken Paxton’s Texas Senate campaign, framing Democrat James Talarico as a tax threat. Democrats say the ads distort Talarico’s record and reveal Republican anxiety about a once-safe seat.
The mistrial in Lindsay Clancy’s child-killing case leaves prosecutors weighing a retrial against an unusually polarized public backdrop, while the defense and critics clash over the meaning of the 11-1 deadlock.
Masked anti-immigration protesters brought traffic around Dover to a standstill, framing the action as resistance to small-boat arrivals. Critics say the disruption crossed from protest into intimidation and disorder.
Patrick Havas was arrested after pushing through a crowd toward Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair, but accounts diverge sharply over whether the episode was an armed attack or an aggressive rush that never involved drawn weapons.
Kalie McCrystal disappeared while descending the Matterhorn during training for a speed record. Reports agree on her experience and the search’s failure, but differ in whether the focus falls on personal context or official caution.
A deadly drone attack on a Colombian military compound has intensified pressure on President Abelardo de la Espriella’s hard-line security strategy, while the violence reflects a broader struggle for territory and trafficking routes.
A storm-related ceiling collapse at the Kennedy Center has intensified a bitter dispute over whether the arts venue needs an immediate two-year shutdown or whether its board is overstating limited damage to advance a broader political agenda.
Gallup’s latest quarterly data shows Democrats leading Republicans by 10 points among voters who identify with or lean toward a party. The result suggests a potential backlash against Donald Trump, though rising independence complicates the electoral picture.
MAGA Inc.’s first major 2026 investment backs Ken Paxton with $10 million in Texas Senate ads, exposing Republican concern over James Talarico’s fundraising and the race’s unexpected competitiveness.
A rare Pentagon polygraph operation targeted dozens of senior military and civilian officials after reports exposed depleted weapons stocks, but investigators reportedly identified no one who failed leak-related questions.
