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World

Spacecraft to probe raging solar winds

May 17, 2026, 9:16 PM

PARIS – A joint European-Chinese spacecraft is set to blast off Tuesday to investigate...

Lifestyle

‘Geek’ hangout to tourist draw: Japan’s maid cafes

May 17, 2026, 6:35 PM

“Master, mistress, welcome home!” a smiling staff member in a French maid costume greets...

Showbiz

Harry Styles kicks off world tour in Amsterdam

May 17, 2026, 6:25 PM

Fans of Harry Styles braved rain and strong winds Saturday as the British pop...

News

Drake drops three albums at once

May 17, 2026, 6:15 PM

Canadian rapper Drake has dropped a new album, with two more surprise companion albums...

World

Rwanda genocide suspect Kabuga dead—court

May 17, 2026, 5:53 PM

The Hague, Netherlands—A suspect in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, accused of masterminding a notorious radio...

Public Health

WHO declares int’l emergency over Ebola outbreak in DRC

May 17, 2026, 1:01 PM

Kinshasa, DR Congo—An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than...

World

White House mass prayer seeks to reclaim US Christian roots

May 17, 2026, 9:29 AM

Washington, United States—Top Trump administration officials will address a mass prayer meeting in the heart...

World

Wordle heads to primetime

May 16, 2026, 9:30 PM

Vancouver—News organizations are racing to add puzzles and games to their digital offerings, hoping...