Houston City College Lands Historic $17 Million Bloomberg Philanthropies Investment to Power Gulf Coast TradeUp Careers
Houston City College will receive a record-breaking $17 million investment from Bloomberg Philanthropies to launch Gulf Coast TradeUp Careers, a workforce initiative aimed at expanding skilled trades training and apprenticeship opportunities across Greater Houston.
Durham County reverses decision to remove Pride Month library displays
After public backlash, Durham County Library officials reversed a directive to remove Pride Month displays, reigniting debate over LGBTQ representation, public institutions, and diversity-related policies.
The Beautiful Game is coming to North America and the World Cup is just 3 days away
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 just days away, teams are arriving across North America, fans are flooding host cities, and anticipation is building for the largest World Cup in history.
Lawsuit aims to stop UFC fight at the White House
Two Virginia residents have sued to block a planned Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House, arguing the spectacle unlawfully uses federal property for private financial gain and exceeds congressional authorization for America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
Protests over a US Ebola facility in Kenya highlight Africa’s growing resistance to Trump-era deals
Protests in Kenya and rising pushback across Africa highlight growing tensions over U.S.-backed health and development deals, as countries question whether initiatives tied to aid from the United States serve local needs or American strategic interests.
Who are the World Cup favorites?
With the FIFA World Cup approaching, analysts are split between six traditional powerhouses—Spain, France, Argentina, England, Portugal and Brazil—as they assess who has the best chance to lift football’s most coveted trophy.
Fact check: Trump told NBC that he never promised not to start a new war. He did, repeatedly
An examination of campaign speeches and public statements argues that President Donald Trump repeatedly promised Americans there would be no wars during his second term, contradicting his later claim that he "didn't promise anything."
Knicks fans know they’re seeing something special. They’re flying from around the world to NYC to be a part of it
As the New York Knicks make their first NBA Finals appearance in decades, devoted fans are spending thousands of dollars and traveling across continents just to experience the electric atmosphere surrounding the team and the city.
Why the World Cup is a ‘make or break’ moment for alcohol
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, major alcohol companies are betting that soccer's biggest stage can revive sales in a U.S. market where drinking has been steadily declining.
After an injury stole his last World Cup moment, USMNT’s Miles Robinson tells CNN he is ‘honored’ for a second chance
After missing the 2022 World Cup because of a devastating Achilles injury, Miles Robinson is finally set to make his World Cup debut as he helps lead the United States men's national soccer team on home soil in the 2026 tournament.
China’s Xi Jinping calls for strengthened ‘strategic cooperation’ with North Korea in rare summit with Kim Jong Un
During a rare visit to Pyongyang, Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un pledged deeper strategic cooperation, highlighting the evolving balance of power among China, North Korea, Russia, and the United States.
Reconciling Jackson and Jackson
Former NAACP president Ben Jealous argues that Democrats should reject most of Andrew Jackson's legacy while reclaiming his commitment to fighting for working people and challenging concentrated economic power.
Anthropic warns that AI will soon be able to improve itself without human intervention
AI company Anthropic is urging the industry to develop safeguards and emergency “brake pedals” as increasingly powerful AI systems move closer to the ability to improve themselves without human involvement.
Why Colombia’s pro-Trump candidate was banned from wearing the national team jersey
A Colombian judge has barred presidential frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella from wearing the national soccer team's jersey in political settings, intensifying a debate over the use of national sports symbols in the country’s closely watched election.
Trans youth and their parents fight back against efforts to get their detailed medical records
The Trump administration’s effort to obtain sensitive medical records of transgender minors is facing mounting legal challenges, as federal prosecutors increasingly rely on grand jury subpoenas to pursue investigations into gender-affirming care providers.
3 friends complete nearly 11,000-mile bike journey from Argentina to Kansas City
After cycling nearly 11,000 miles through 17 countries over nine and a half months, three friends from Argentina arrived in Kansas City to support their national team during the World Cup.
China’s Xi Jinping to make rare trip to North Korea next week
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will make a rare visit to North Korea next week to meet Kim Jong Un, underscoring Beijing’s efforts to strengthen ties with its longtime ally amid shifting global dynamics.
India’s youth are fuming. A Boston University graduate wants to fix that
A viral youth-led movement in India is channeling growing frustration over exam scandals and unemployment into political activism, with its founder planning a protest demanding greater accountability from the government.
Inside the 6-year process of turning American football fields into World Cup pitches
As the World Cup kicks off across North America, a team of turfgrass experts has spent six years engineering perfect natural-grass playing surfaces for all 16 host stadiums — including venues that normally use artificial turf.
Exclusive: Iran supreme leader’s adviser says talks deadlocked over $24 billion and warns of wider war
A senior Iranian adviser says a U.S.-Iran peace deal depends on releasing $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets, while warning that renewed conflict could expand across key global waterways and U.S. military positions in the region.
