Pentagon weighs pulling nearly a third of U.S. forces from Europe

Pentagon weighs pulling nearly a third of U.S. forces from Europe

WASHINGTON – The Pentagon is weighing a drastic plan to withdraw American planes, ships, weapons and tens of thousands of troops from Europe, despite warnings from NATO allies about the growing threat of Russian aggression, according to seven current and former American and Western officials.

Higher jet fuel prices prompt airlines to adjust flight schedules

Higher jet fuel prices prompt airlines to adjust flight schedules

Stephen Moore joins Stuart Varney to discuss the economic impact of rising crude oil prices, rising diesel costs, and President Donald Trump’s proposed dividend plan for American adults. Executives from American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines said Wednesday that higher jet fuel prices are prompting airlines to adjust capacity and closely monitor flight schedules. … Read more

‘I’m genuinely sorry’: Australian Hyrox athlete who soiled herself apologises to China and rivals | Australia sport

‘I’m genuinely sorry’: Australian Hyrox athlete who soiled herself apologises to China and rivals | Australia sport

The Australian athlete who caused a stir by winning a Hyrox event in China despite getting dirty during the race has apologized to the “people of China” and rival athletes in an online statement. In a post on Instagram, Joanna Wietrzyk offered a “sincere apology” to “the people of China, my fellow competitors, spectators and … Read more

The Next Gene-Editing Technology May Also Be the Oldest

The Next Gene-Editing Technology May Also Be the Oldest

Over the past decade, the gene-editing technology known as CRISPR has become a familiar scientific tool, used to create life-saving cures, make crops more productive, and even engineer allergy-free dogs. But scientists didn’t invent CRISPR from scratch. They discovered it in bacteria and other microbes, which use it as a defense against invading viruses. On … Read more

Hundreds of ageing Americans may not get results of Alzheimer’s study due to Trump cuts | Trump administration

Hundreds of ageing Americans may not get results of Alzheimer’s study due to Trump cuts | Trump administration

Scientific funding cuts imposed by the Trump administration may force researchers to close a study on Alzheimer’s disease risk among 600 ageing people without sharing the results of cognitive tests with participants – even though researchers have all the data to do so.The Trump administration canceled a federal research grant studying two low-income, majority Black … Read more

UN General Assembly 2026: Security, road closures expected in NYC

UN General Assembly 2026: Security, road closures expected in NYC

EAST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) — New York City is preparing for increased security, road closures and heavy traffic when world leaders arrive next week for the United Nations General Assembly. Officials expect leaders from Iran, Israel and Ukraine to be among those who will meet in the city when the annual diplomatic session begins on … Read more