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Lauren Morganbesser

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Trump administration clarifies new green card policy

Most people seeking green cards will have to leave the country to apply for permanent residency, rather than do it from inside the US, the Trump administration said Friday.
A woman holds a replica green cardLucy Nicholson/Reuters

Ebola outbreak prompts scrutiny of Trump cuts

Congressional Democrats and health experts say slashing USAID hampered the virus response
Shuttered USAID officesJonathan Ernst/Reuters

Democrat objections help sink women’s Smithsonian bill

A years-long, bipartisan effort in Congress to build a women’s history Smithsonian museum fizzled with no support from Democrats.
Democratic Women’s CaucusTierney L. Cross/Getty Images

Ebola outbreak declared a global health emergency

The World Health Organization on Sunday declared a global health emergency over an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
A man is carried from an ambulance as he arrives at Bunia General Referral Hospital following confirmation of an Ebola outbreakVictoire Mukenge/Reuters

Trump targets his Republican foes

A Republican senator who voted to convict President Donald Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial lost his primary Saturday, reflecting Trump’s tightening grip on the party despite his waning popularity with voters.
Senator Bill CassidyAnnabelle Gordon/Reuters

Oil shock in US is testing voters

The historic oil disruption, fueled by the ongoing stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz, is deepening economic divides in the US and casting a shadow over President Donald Trump’s political fortunes.
Vessels in the Strait of HormuzReuters

‘The new era is here’: Fears rise over AI hacking

The Trump administration is being pressed to quickly deliver a plan to address AI-enabled attacks.

Putin says Ukraine war is ‘coming to an end’

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he believes the Ukraine war is “coming to an end,” hours after vowing victory over Kyiv at a pared-down Victory Day parade devoid of its usual military hardware display.

Venice Biennale engulfed in geopolitical controversy

The Venice Biennale, the world’s most prestigious international art exhibition, is engulfed in controversy this year.

WHCD suspect charged as ballroom fight builds

Prosecutors filed charges against the alleged White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooter, including “attempted assassination of the president.”

Kenya’s Sawe breaks 2-hour marathon record

Kenyan athlete Sabastian Sawe made history at the London Marathon on Sunday by becoming the first athlete to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race.

Militant surge in Mali challenges Russia-backed security

A coordinated wave of attacks by jihadist militants and separatists erupted across Mali this weekend, intensifying scrutiny of the country’s reliance on Russian support as security rapidly deteriorates.

‘Baffling’: Trump’s podcaster problem runs deep

Trump may have eased his spat with Joe Rogan, but other podcasters who backed him in 2024 are angry over Iran.

Global leftist leaders rally in Spain

Progressive leaders of mostly small to mid-sized countries held a rally in Barcelona on Saturday, reflecting an emerging coalition of middle powers positioning themselves as alternatives to nationalist politics.

Indian companies rush to make GLP-1s

India’s pharmaceutical companies are in an intense race to create cheaper generic versions of weight-loss drugs after the patent for the active ingredient semaglutide expired in the country.

Altman links attack to ‘great anxiety’ over AI

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman linked an attack on his home to a moment of “great anxiety” around AI.

Hungary’s Viktor Orbán defeated after 16 years in power

An opposition party defeated Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in national elections on Sunday, marking a stunning end to his 16-year tenure.

Ex-diplomat says war has permanently harmed Qatar-Iran ties

“Attacking civilian infrastructure, under the guise of ‘we’re attacking the Americans,’ is something that Qatar views as a just bold-faced lie.”