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Opinion: The immorality of betting on war

Traders on prediction markets bet on nearly anything. One made more than half a million dollars...

Native Americans react to Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s DHS appointment

Many tribes are encouraged by Trump’s choice of Sen. Markwayne Mullin, a member of the Cherokee nation, as the new DHS Secretary. ICE agents have been accused of racially profiling Native Americans.

European leaders’ views on the developing war in the Middle East

Europeans are divided over how to respond to the US/Israel war with Iran. German leaders have been measured, while Spain’s prime minister has been critical of the Trump Administration and of Israel.

How Iranians are responding to the war

Iranians are streaming across the border with Turkey, fleeing constant bombardment. But some are also going the other way — returning to Iran out of worry for loved ones they can’t otherwise reach.

One week into the Iran war, the fallout is global

The war is no longer just about the U.S., Israel and Iran. More countries are getting caught in the political crossfire or being drawn into the fighting themselves.

Too hyped up to sleep? Rituals to calm your body and mind before bed

The chaos of the day can make it hard to shut off your brain and fall asleep. Here’s how to...

Curling had its moment at the Olympics and now Paralympics. It sparked a curling bonanza in America

Hundreds of people become interested in curling every four years and the 2026 numbers already show...

Iran’s president defies U.S. demands while apologizing for strikes on neighbors

President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday that a demand by the U.S. for an unconditional surrender...

What the Trump administration says about why it went to war with Iran

The Trump administration says it is “laser focused” and mission driven, but the...

Trump looks to turn attention to Western Hemisphere at Americas summit

President Trump is set to gather with Latin American leaders on Saturday at his Miami-area golf club as his administration looks to turn attention to the Western Hemisphere, at least for a moment.