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For Pope Leo, the risk of an AI apocalypse is a major concern
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican warned about the risk of an apocalypse spurred by artificial intelligence years before major American firms sounded the alarm at the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday — a concern that Pope Leo is placing at the heart of his papacy.
US and Iran discuss phased deal to reopen Hormuz and end US blockade, sources say
US and Iranian negotiators in New York are exploring a phased path out of war that would involve Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Washington lifting its economic blockade of Iran, sources close to the talks said.
Judge blocks Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A federal judge on Thursday said that President Donald Trump’s order barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House was likely unconstitutional and ordered the administration to restore access to the three news outlets.
US yields rise with rate hike views, 30-year bond yield hits highest since 2004
NEW YORK/LONDON — US Treasury yields rose and the 30-year bond yield touched its highest level since 2004 on Thursday, with the recent rout in bond prices deepening as more Federal Reserve officials said additional interest rate hikes may be needed to curb high inflation.
Eight attempted suicides during US aircraft carrier’s extended mission
WASHINGTON — There were eight suicide attempts among US sailors on board the Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group during its extended 286 consecutive-day deployment at sea, the Pentagon told a lawmaker in a written response to questions.
Mortgage rates hit 7% as Iran war crushes a weak housing market
Mortgage rates jumped to 7% this week for the first time since January 2025, squeezing housing affordability when many Americans are grappling with higher energy costs and economic uncertainty brought on by the war with Iran.
Starbucks to shutter 250 stores as turnaround plan continues
Starbucks said Thursday it was closing 250 underperforming stores across the country this week.
More than 167,000 pounds of meat are recalled across US
More than 167,000 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products are being recalled nationwide because they were produced without proper inspection, federal safety regulators said.
The ‘super’ El Niño is here. Trump chose to be unprepared
El Niño is coming! El Niño is coming!
Trump’s TV network ban defies First Amendment
President Donald Trump never had much love or respect for the free press, even though it’s a foundational ideal of the American experiment.
Republicans in Congress are walking away from their core duties
The story of this political moment keeps getting written like President Donald Trump is the main character — his impulses, his conflicts, his latest post on Truth Social.
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