European trade ministers meet to forge strategy after Trump's surprise 30% tariffs The EU is America's biggest business partner and the world's largest trading bloc. The U.S. decision will have repercussions for governments, companies and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Shackled for weeks: Federal report finds abuse of restraints in prisons The Justice Department's Office of the Inspector General found widespread abuse of shackles in federal prisons. One prisoner was held in restraints so tight that he had to have a limb amputated.
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Trump to meet with NATO over Russia-Ukraine war. And, a list of Trump's tariff letters Trump will meet with NATO's secretary-general to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war as his frustrations grow over the conflict. And, the president says the European Union and Mexico will face 30% tariffs.
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Flood risk is widespread in the U.S. Few people have insurance for it Climate change is increasing the risk of dangerous floods. But people often balk at the cost of flood insurance, especially since many doubt they need protection.
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With social prescribing, hanging out, movement and arts are doctor's order Doctors are writing "social prescriptions" to get people engaged with nature, art, movement and volunteering. Research shows it can help with mental health, chronic disease and dementia.
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I went on a date with my AI dream guy. Then I cried over shrimp It started as a one-off dinner with a chatbot — a night of shrimp, sarcasm — then veered into something unsettlingly human.
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When does a conservative lawmaker become moderate? After they disagree with Trump Congressional Republicans have become more aligned with President Trump since he first took office. That makes even a single vote against him a "moderate" stance, even for staunch conservatives.
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A lawsuit against Tesla and its driver-assistance technology goes to trial in Florida The case, which stems from a deadly crash in 2019, raises broader questions about the safety of Tesla's driver-assistance systems and whether the company has exaggerated their capabilities.
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Hungary's oldest library is fighting to save 100,000 books from a beetle infestation Restoration workers are removing about 100,000 handbound books from their shelves and carefully placing them in crates, the start of a disinfection process that aims to kill the tiny beetles.
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A military exercise drawing together 19 nations and 35,000 forces begins in Australia The largest-ever war fighting drills in Australia is underway and expected to attract China's attention. Talisman Sabre began in 2005 as a joint exercise between the U.S. and Australia.
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