World & Nation

Why Pope Leo XIV's Lebanon visit matters amid Israeli bombardment
Leo XIV's trip this week to Turkey and Lebanon, his first abroad as pope, is viewed as a sign of hope in a region struggling with violence and division. — Nov 27
Rep. Swalwell's suit alleges abuse of power, adds to scrutiny of Trump official's mortgage probes
Rep. Eric Swalwell sued housing finance agency chief Bill Pulte, accusing him of misusing government databases to baselessly target Trump opponents. — Nov 26
Chabria: California's first partner pushes to regulate AI while Trump and tech bros thunder forward
Siebel Newsom's push for California to do more to regulate AI comes at the same time that President Trump is threatening to stop states from overseeing the technology. — Nov 26
Violent conflict over water hit a record last year
Violence over water is on the rise worldwide. Researchers counted a record 420 incidents of conflict in 2024, many in Ukraine and the Middle East. — Nov 26
Why outrage is erupting over Trump plan to exclude nursing from 'professional' designation
A coalition of nursing and other health-care organizations are pushing back against a Trump administration plan that limits what programs are considered 'professional,' capping access to student loans for some. — Nov 26

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