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taiwans national security council

Colin Jost's fun phone habit and the leaders who almost got dialed

May 26, 2026

Comedy often blurs the line between public and private life, especially when you’re juggling contacts that mix friends, family, and national celebrities. Colin Jost, best known for his sharp humor on SNL, once accidentally put his career to the test when he revealed a quirky part of his phone habits

health

25 years of global medicine approvals: A quiet milestone with big impact

May 26, 2026

For a quarter century, a special system has quietly shaped how life-saving drugs reach people worldwide. Since its launch, this program has vetted over 500 medicines, making them eligible for purchase by international agencies and governments. That’s more than just a number—it represents real access

health

A Spanish traveler gets sick after a cruise trip

May 26, 2026

A person from Spain who recently returned from a cruise on the MV Hondius is now in a special hospital unit after testing positive for hantavirus. This virus is rare but serious, and it can spread through contact with infected animals or their droppings. The traveler was one of 14 Spaniards on the s

health

Who’s really in charge when the US health system has no leaders?

May 26, 2026

The US government has quietly blocked its top disease experts from talking directly to the World Health Organization. Instead, small groups of researchers can only listen during WHO meetings—like students in a classroom who can’t ask questions. Any ideas they have must go through layers of bureaucra

crime

The Murdaugh case shows how true crime media can blur lines between entertainment and justice.

May 26, 2026

The Murdaugh saga became a national obsession when family secrets collided with shocking crimes. A lawyer named Alex Murdaugh faced massive financial fraud charges after years of stealing from clients and even trying to stage his own murder for insurance money. His wife and youngest son were then fo

politics

Colombia’s next leader: Three big personalities in the race

May 26, 2026

Colombia is choosing a new president this weekend, and three very different candidates are leading the polls. On one side stands Ivan Cepeda, a left-wing senator who has spent years fighting for peace and justice. His father, a senator too, was killed in the 1990s during a wave of violence against l

politics

Why asking questions in politics isn't as simple as it seems

May 26, 2026

It's easy to ask questions when you don't expect much in return, but online discussions don't always work that way. Someone once tried to start a conversation about a local bill by weighing its pros and cons. Instead of answers, they got mockery—laughing emojis and insults like "You're everything wr

crime

Three Chileans caught in Argentina after robbing pro athletes across borders

May 26, 2026

Chilean police recently arrested three men linked to a string of high-profile burglaries targeting pro athletes in the U. S. , Chile, and Argentina. Two were caught last week after breaking into the home of Juan Martín del Potro, the last Latin American tennis player to win a Grand Slam. The third w

politics

How Japan and South Korea Balance Old Wounds with Modern Needs

May 26, 2026

Japan and South Korea share a bond that’s hard to ignore. On one side, they’re economic allies, trading technology, cars, and pop culture like K-pop. On the other, they’re stuck in arguments over history—especially Japan’s rule over Korea in the early 1900s. These fights pop up in trade disputes, co

politics

Venice and beyond: Right-wing coalition holds strong in mayoral races

May 26, 2026

Voters in Venice just handed Meloni’s coalition an unexpected win—despite polls earlier this month suggesting the left was ahead. Simone Venturini, the center-right candidate, secured over half the votes with 51%, avoiding a runoff and keeping the city under right-wing leadership for another term. T