SpaceX sued by Justice Department over alleged asylee, refugee discrimination
CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Department of Justice is suing SpaceX, the aerospace company owned by Elon Musk, over alleged discriminatory practices against people living in the country under asylum and refugees. The federal
BRICS announces major expansion with six countries joining in 2024
Gianluigi Guercia/POOL/AFP via Getty Images (LONDON) — The five-nation BRICS group announced expansion of members on Thursday, having invited six countries to join the bloc. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is hosting the group’s summit in
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Ukrainian forces land in Russia-occupied Crimea, official says
Valentyn Semenov / EyeEm/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As Russia continues its nearly 16-month-long invasion of neighboring Ukraine, political turmoil has erupted in Moscow while Kyiv tries to take back territory. A feud between Yevgeny Prigozhin, head
North Korea fails second attempt to launch spy satellite but vows to try again
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (LONDON) — North Korea said a second attempt to put a spy satellite into orbit failed early Thursday, but the reclusive country vowed to launch another in the coming months. The Malligyeong-1 reconnaissance satellite was
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte makes early fall debut for 20th anniversary
Starbucks (NEW YORK) — Despite the date on the calendar, brands are already busy preparing their post-summer push for all things pumpkin spice, unleashing fall offerings a full 28 days before the last day of summer. For
Reggie Bush sues NCAA over suggestion he was part of 'pay-for-play' plan
Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Former football star Reggie Bush and his attorneys announced Wednesday he’s suing the NCAA, claiming the organization’s past statement suggesting that he had a “pay-for-play” arrangement was defamatory. “Most recently, the
Prigozhin's body taken to medical examiner's office as Kremlin remains silent
Vladimir Nikolayev/AFP via Getty Images (LONDON) — The bodies of those killed in the plane crash near Kuzhenkino, Russia, including Yevgeny Prigozhin and the commander of the Wagner PMC Dmitry Utkin, have been moved to the Tver
Japan begins releasing treated Fukushima water into Pacific, prompting strong rebuke from China
STR/JIJI PRESS/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Japan’s Tokyo Electric Power Company began releasing treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday afternoon. Executives of the company, known
Female Afghan students stopped by Taliban on way to Dubai
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (LONDON) — A group of around 100 Afghan women was stopped by the Taliban from boarding a plane to the United Arab Emirates in order to attend university there, their sponsor said on Wednesday. The
Walmart drops Top Toys List for 2023 holiday season
Steve Heap/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Believe it or not, the holiday season is quickly approaching. Mega-retailer Walmart released its highly anticipated Top Toys List for the 2023 season this week to help you get a head