US Declares Armed Conflict With Drug Cartels
The White House has told Congress the US is now in a non-international armed conflict with drug cartels labeled as terrorist groups, sparking major debate.
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US Shutdown Hits National Parks: Trails, Tours & Toilets Face Cuts
US government shutdown leaves national parks open but understaffed—trails, restrooms and ranger tours are hit, risking nature and local economies.
U.S. Shutdown Grounds Air Travel: 70K Workers Left Unpaid
The U.S. government shutdown has 70K aviation workers clocking in without pay, causing delays and chaos at airports nationwide.
Mexico’s Programs Lift 13.5M Out of Poverty, Yet 5M Still Struggle
President Sheinbaum’s first-year social programs have lifted 13.5M Mexicans out of poverty, but 5M – mainly in Chiapas, Guerrero and Oaxaca – still face extreme poverty.
Muted Celebrations: Hispanic Heritage Month Feels Immigration Pressure
This Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 to Oct 15) in the US sees celebrations muted by stricter immigration enforcement, as communities postpone or scale back events.
Synagogue Attack in Manchester: 2 Dead, Suspect Shot on Yom Kippur
An attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur left two worshippers dead and the suspect shot by police.
Trust: The Key to Unleashing AI’s Power, Says Former Citibank VP
Former Citibank VP Edgar Perez says public trust—built on transparency, accountability and fairness—is essential to unlocking AI’s transformative potential across industries.
Global Outcry as Israel Halts Gaza Aid Flotilla
Israel intercepts 39-boat Gaza aid flotilla with activists like Greta Thunberg aboard, as countries from Türkiye to Italy voice outrage.
Manchester Synagogue Attack Kills 2 on Yom Kippur
Two killed and three injured in a Manchester synagogue attack on Yom Kippur. Police shot the suspect and UK boosts security amid rising antisemitism.
Germany Cracks Down on Suspected Hamas Plot to Target Jewish Institutions
German police arrested three suspects accused of planning violent attacks on Jewish institutions for Hamas, seizing weapons like an AK-47 in Berlin just before the attack’s second anniversary.