Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship kills 3 people, others sickened

A hantavirus outbreak was suspected of killing three people and sickening at least three others on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean this weekend, according to world health officials.

Clinique and M.A.C.-owner Estée Lauder to cut 3,000 more jobs, mainly at its stores

Estée Lauder revealed this week thousands of more job cuts are in the works as the company continues its restructuring effort. The announcement came Friday as the company also increased its annual profit forecast, sending shares higher in pre-market trading. 

African Lion 2026: 2 US service members missing in Morocco

Two U.S. service members participating in the war games exercise African Lion have been reported missing in Morocco.

U.S. troop drawdown in Germany to go “a lot further," Trump says

The number of service members stationed in Germany will fall much lower than what the Pentagon stated on Friday, President Donald Trump revealed while taking questions from reporters at a Florida airport.

Banksy confirms he made new statue of man blinded by flag in London

Street artist Banksy confirmed in a video that he created the statue that appeared in central London earlier this week and offered a glimpse of how he did it.

Trainee driver crashes bus into river, prompting massive rescue

A trainee driver crashed a bus into a major river this week, dragging a parked car down with it and prompting a massive rescue mission.

Trump says he will lift some tariffs on Scotch whisky after royal visit

President Donald Trump announced the removal of specific tariffs on Scotch whisky; a move viewed as a diplomatic gesture after an official visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the U.S.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla depart U.S., conclude visit

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have now departed the United States, concluding their four-day visit after returning to the Washington, D.C., area for a final round of engagements.

Countries that have banned social media for teenagers — See the world map

Countries around the world are moving to restrict children’s access to social media, led by Australia’s landmark law banning users under 16 starting December 2025.

Trump rejects Iran’s offer, Pentagon CFO gives cost of war so far

The United States would reject Iran’s latest offer to open the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its blockade and putting the nuclear program issue on hold, President Donald Trump told Axios on Wednesday. 

Trump considering reducing American troops in Germany after Iran war

President Donald Trump has intensified his pressure on Germany, as he contemplates lowering the number of U.S. troops in the country after a public disagreement with Chancellor Friedrich Merz tied to the conflict with Iran.