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Taliban declares war on smartphones
A newly announced ban on smartphones for government workers, police and military personnel is spilling over into healthcare and educational facilities. Ne...
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Waymo called the cops on teen riders, raising privacy concerns
Two 15-year-olds were allegedly drinking alcohol and shooting toy guns from a driverless taxi when the company disabled it and alerted police. Newsiline s...
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No internet, no screen time? FCC weighs cutting subsidy that lowers school internet bills
Many schools rely on consumer fees funneled through the federal government to cut internet costs. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links...
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Trump leans on 'communist' messaging as economic angst drives Democrats
During the last election, when struggling to find a memorable attack line against Kamala Harris, Trump eventually landed on "Comrade Kamala." Newsiline su...
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Shelling at night, gunfire by day in Israel's expanding zone of control in Gaza
When the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Ebola death toll reaches 600, as new cases suspected in other parts of Congo
New suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in parts of Congo that were previously unaffected, the government said, signaling the continued spread of...
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U.S. and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal
Back-and-forth attacks have repeatedly threatened the ceasefire, but Thursday's appeared bigger all around. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News...
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In private call, Education Dept. tried, but failed, to reassure disability advocates
The disability community has long worried about what would happen if special education oversight moved from the Education Department to another agency. Ne...
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How to protect your pets from the New World screwworm fly
Two New World screwworm cases in dogs are among more than 30 confirmed instances in Texas and New Mexico, prompting warnings Wednesday from veterinarians...
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Suspected Ebola patient put in Equatorial Guinea hotel with deportees from U.S., lawyers say
Migrants deported from the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for the full stor...
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Renewed U.S.-Iran fighting threatens shipping and hopes of ending war
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire is on the brink after another exchange of fire. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to...
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News Wrap: Olympian pleads not guilty on Reflecting Pool damage charges
In our news wrap Thursday, three-time Olympic canoe racer David Hearn pleaded not guilty on charges he deliberately damaged the Reflecting Pool in Washing...
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Democrats search for Maine Senate candidate after allegations force Platner out
Maine Democrats are scrambling to pick a new Senate candidate as the scandal-plagued winner of last month's primary says he's withdrawing from the race. N...
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Some Medicare beneficiaries eligible for weight loss drug discounts
The number of Americans taking a GLP-1 drug for weight loss is on the rise. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers...
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As diplomacy stalls, families worry Americans imprisoned by Iran are forgotten
As tensions with Iran continue to escalate, another issue that remains unresolved is the Americans still imprisoned there. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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What political satire can reveal about the strength of a democracy
Satire plays a powerful role in challenging authority, exposing hypocrisy and testing the boundaries of free expression. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Hermanos Gutiérrez perform 'Los Ojos del Cóndor' and reveal inspiration for new album
The music of Hermanos Gutiérrez carries listeners across imagined landscapes, blending Latin, surf rock, folk and cinematic Western sounds into new instru...
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What's next for immigrants with TPS status after Supreme Court ruling?
The legal status of nearly 1.3 million immigrants facing war or environmental disasters in their home countries is up in the air following a U.S. Newsilin...
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France downs Morocco 2-0 to advance to the World Cup semifinal
Morocco was no match for France, which lost 2-0. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher for the full s...
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8 men indicted on conspiracy charges over planned attack on White House UFC event
Eight men were indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-...
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Judge dismisses suit challenging Sen. Tuberville's eligibility to run for Alabama governor
A judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit alleging U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publi...
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New attacks raise questions about what comes next in the Iran war
Whether it is a negotiation tactic or a signal of an escalation in fighting, mediators are scrambling to save the interim deal and the actions risk furthe...
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Mexico to seek criminal charges over deaths linked to ICE after fatal shooting of Houston man
Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco's announcement Thursday morning further escalated tensions with the United States, as Mexico's government has sha...
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Democratic socialist Francesca Hong tests how far left voters will go in battleground Wisconsin
Over the last month, Democratic socialists have notched victories in the liberal strongholds of New York City, Washington, D.C., and Denver. Newsiline sum...
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Germany agrees on deal to buy long-range U.S. Tomahawk missiles, Merz says
The agreement on the long-range missiles, which are used to strike targets deep inside enemy territory, was reached this week on the sidelines of the NATO...
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Former U.S. envoy reacts to Iran strikes and NATO summit
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with former U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR World and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Where are Iran and Ukraine wars headed after NATO summit?
Fresh strikes between Iran and the United States and a tense ceasefire scrapped — Is the war with Iran back on? Newsiline summarises this report from NPR...
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Smithsonian chief emphasizes 'accuracy and integrity' after White House report
The memo from the Smithsonian's secretary, Lonnie Bunch, responded to a White House report that calls the National Museum of American History driven by "a...
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Haley Stevens knows how to win in Michigan. Dems must decide if that's enough to win the Senate
Holding Michigan's Senate seat is essential to any Democratic path back to the Senate majority this fall. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHo...
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How to deal with seesawing gas prices
Gas prices have fluctuated since the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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EPA proposes weakening heavy-duty truck pollution rules
The Trump EPA calls Biden-era rules for cutting pollution from heavy trucks "unworkable." The proposed changes have been celebrated by trucking groups and...
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Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablaze
Ukraine's drone strikes on oil refineries and other infrastructure across Russia have triggered a widespread fuel crisis with gasoline shortages and ratio...
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A new kind of robot swims the seas and soars the skies
Inspired by diving birds, roboticists built the lightweight machines to move from water to air. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links r...
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OUTDOOR ACCESS FOR DISABLED IN VERMONT
Mountain bike enthusiasts have been working for years on an ambitious 485-mile, multi-use trail called The Velomont that will span the length of the state...
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Who will replace Graham Platner on the ballot? 7 Democrats to watch
Whoever is selected will have less than four months before facing longtime Republican Sen. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines an...
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Class action suit against AI makers over deepfake child sexual abuse material expands
New plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Elon Musk's SpaceXAI and Stability AI say the companies' AI tools were used to make sexually explicit images of them a...