Europe Welcoming Afghan Refugees
In Europe, the U.S. military and local authorities face the mammoth task of relocating Afghan refugees, with housing and funding pressures.
Storm dumps more than a year's worth of rain across Dubai in 24 hours
One possible contributor may have been "cloud seeding," a practice designed to increase precipitation.
What key recent events led to Iran's assault on Israel?
The hostility between the countries has only worsened in the six months since Hamas launched its attack on Israel.
US will not participate in any potential Israeli counterattack on Iran
President Joe Biden said the U.S. would not be participating in any potential Israeli counterattack on Iran.
Israel launches retaliatory strike against Iran, US officials say
Israel had promised to retaliate for Iran's Saturday attack, in which Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles.
Isra Hirsi, Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter, is suspended from Barnard
In a message on X, Hirsi wrote she is a Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine member and said she was suspended from Barnard College on Thursday.
Starbucks plans to cut down on the plastic in its cold drink cups
The chain says its cold drinks and the cups they're served in are surging in popularity. A redesigned cup could use as much as 20% less plastic.