Ukraine and Russia Swap Hundreds of Prisoners as Ceasefire Talks Stall
Kyiv and Moscow confirm a fresh exchange of captured soldiers, but negotiators remain deadlocked over a broader ceasefire framework.
KYIV — Ukraine and Russia exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war on Wednesday under an agreement brokered at earlier talks in Istanbul, both governments confirmed, even as negotiations over a wider ceasefire showed little progress. The Ukrainian Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War...
Supreme Court to Rule on Trump Mail-In Ballot Restrictions Before Midterms
State election officials seek swift Supreme Court decision on new voting rules as early voting preparations begin less than 90 days before November.
The US Supreme Court considered on Wednesday an emergency request from state election officials seeking to block new Trump administration rules restricting...
US July Inflation Rises to 3% as Tariffs Push Consumer Prices Higher
The Labor Department's July CPI report shows annual inflation near 3%, reinforcing Federal Reserve caution on rate cuts.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics released its July Consumer Price Index on Wednesday, with economists at Bank of America and Goldman Sachs forecasting...
Microsoft's August Patch Tuesday Fixes Dozens of Critical Vulnerabilities
Enterprise IT teams deploy security updates across Windows, Office and Azure days after emergency fixes for actively exploited flaws.
REDMOND, Washington — Microsoft released its August 2026 Patch Tuesday security update on Tuesday, with enterprise IT teams beginning mass deployment...
FDA to Require Food Makers Disclose Additive Safety Data
The agency moves to close a decades-old loophole allowing manufacturers to self-certify ingredients as safe, part of the administration's push to overhaul the American diet.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday detailed proposed requirements compelling food manufacturers to submit expanded safety data for chemical...
Cincinnati Open Reaches Quarter-Finals With Reshuffled Draw
Top seeds' absences open the path for lower-ranked players at Mason hardcourt event ahead of US Open.
MASON, Ohio — The Cincinnati Open reached its quarter-final stage on Wednesday with a reshaped men's draw offering rare opportunities after the earlier...
HBO's 'Harry Potter' Series Faces Scrutiny Over Rowling's Gender Views
Following actress Bel Powley's public disagreement with J.K. Rowling's stance on transgender rights, HBO and cast members face renewed questions over the new series.
HBO faced fresh questions on Wednesday over its forthcoming 'Harry Potter' television series after actress Bel Powley publicly distanced herself from creator...
Total Solar Eclipse Sweeps Spain and Iceland, Europe's First Since 1999
Millions gather along the path of totality on August 12 as skywatchers descend on northern Spain, with astronomers and wellness communities marking the rare celestial event.
MADRID — A total solar eclipse crossed Iceland, Greenland and northern Spain on Wednesday, drawing millions of skywatchers to the first path of totality over...
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