US has lost or sustained damage to 81 military aircraft worth up to $3.3 billion in Iran war, congressional report says
The Iran war has cost the U.S. military 81 aircraft and billions of dollars, raising new questions about America’s military readiness, replacement costs and global defense posture.
Huge companies have dominated AI. Two startups with an entirely different approach think they can do better
French AI startup Mistral is taking on Silicon Valley and China with a new open-weight model designed to deliver powerful AI at a lower cost.
Hundreds of Israeli flags vandalized outside church in Texas, ahead of Oct. 7 observance
A Texas church’s display of 1,200 Israeli flags honoring October 7 victims was vandalized and met with threats, but community members rallied to restore it.
Israel marks three years since October 7 attack with memorials and protests
Three years after the October 7 attack, Israel marks the anniversary with memorials, protests and renewed calls for accountability ahead of a pivotal election.
Houston City College Professor Dr. Fidelis Ngang Takes Houston Cybersecurity Expertise Global Through Fulbright Program
HCC professor Dr. Fidelis Ngang takes Houston cybersecurity expertise to Tunisia through the Fulbright Specialist Program, advancing education, AI and global collaboration.
Messi, the immigrant who never forgot his homeland
Lionel Messi’s emotional farewell to Argentina closes a remarkable international career defined by resilience, loyalty, sacrifice and an enduring love for his homeland.
US and China discussing reciprocal nuclear site visits amid concerns about a new arms race
The Trump administration is exploring reciprocal nuclear site visits with China as a potential first step toward rebuilding trust and reducing nuclear risks.
US removes all Air Force bombers from UK base following new threat
The U.S. has moved its long-range bombers from a British airbase back to American bases after officials cited an unspecified “real world” threat amid an investigation into an alleged Iranian plot.
Fact check: Trump’s attempt to pretend he didn’t say the Iran war would last mere ‘weeks’
President Trump is facing scrutiny over his latest claims about the Iran war as his past statements repeatedly projected that the conflict would end within weeks.
Police and high school students clash across France in protests over underfunded education
Violent student protests are spreading across France, forcing hundreds of schools to close as demonstrators demand better education funding and officials struggle to contain clashes with police.
Europe bows to US pressure to release diesel reserves ahead of midterm elections
President Trump says Europe has agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil reserves, including a major diesel drawdown, as the US pushes to ease soaring fuel prices amid the Iran war.
Iranian accused of involvement in $3 billion hacking scheme extradited to US
An Iranian man accused of helping orchestrate a massive hacking campaign targeting US universities, companies and government agencies has been extradited to the United States to face federal charges.
China-linked hackers impersonated US AI insiders as global race heats up
Suspected Chinese hackers impersonated US officials and an Anthropic employee in an espionage campaign targeting AI policy experts, highlighting growing cybersecurity concerns as Washington and Beijing compete for technological dominance.
US troops complete Iraq exit, as Iran and its allies celebrate
The US has completed its military withdrawal from Iraq after more than two decades, ending its anti-ISIS mission as Baghdad assumes greater responsibility for the country’s security.
Harry and Meghan blame ‘extraordinarily reckless’ paparazzi for security scare at children’s school
Prince Harry and Meghan are condemning what they call an “unacceptable intrusion” after photographers were spotted near their children’s school, triggering a security scare.
