Opinion: Want to reform the Supreme Court? These strongmen can show a thing or two
The champions of U.S. Supreme Court reform should first consider the record of nations that wound up packing and purging their judiciaries.
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Mars and Jupiter pair up this week in a celestial dance unseen from Earth in years
The encounter is an out-of-this-world example of right place, right time — as Mars zips past Jupiter, Earth will be in the perfect spot to see the two planets look as if they are within arm's reach.
British Olympic diver Tom Daley announces he is retiring
Daley has won five Olympic medals in diving, including three bronze medals, one gold medal and the latest, a silver at the Paris Games.
Light on news, heavy on personality in Elon Musk and Donald Trump X interview
It was typical Trump fare in an X conversation between the former president and Tesla CEO Elon Musk Monday night. Starting late due to technical issues, the friendly political chat lasted two hours.
Earthquakes of the same magnitude can feel different. Here’s why
Distance from the epicenter, the kind of soil in your area and even the building you're in can determine how you experience an earthquake.
How Springfield, Ohio, took centerstage in the immigration debate
Springfield, Ohio's migrant surge sparks heated debate. Critics, including Trump's VP pick JD Vance, see the city as a cautionary tale of unchecked immigration. Supporters argue for economic benefits.
Venezuelans in US anxiously watch home crisis, brace for new migration surge
A new wave of migrants is expected to flee Venezuela as the nation's crisis deepens. Authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro claims re-election. The opposition disputes the outcome as fraudulent.
Costco says it's going to start cracking down on membership sharing
The retail giant says shoppers will soon have to start scanning their membership cards at the entrances to Costco warehouses rather than just presenting them to a store employee.
Hamas hints it may skip next cease-fire talks. And, a Paris Olympics recap
Hamas is hinting it may not attend a cease-fire meeting with Israel after its latest attack in Gaza. Plus, a recap of the Paris Olympics and its closing ceremony.
Why brutalist buildings should stay, even if people think they're ugly
Many people think brutalist architecture is ugly. Architects make a case for why the buildings shouldn’t be torn down.