Hurricane Polo Explodes Into Category 5 Monster off Mexico
Hurricane Polo has rapidly intensified into a catastrophic Category 5 storm in the Pacific, prompting alerts for several Mexican coastal states.
Judge Dismisses Michigan’s Antitrust Suit Against Oil Firms
A federal judge threw out Michigan's novel lawsuit accusing major oil companies of colluding to block solar power and downplay climate risks, ruling the antitrust claims didn't hold up.
Mexico Parents Back New Cellphone Ban in Public Schools
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a ban on cellphone use in public elementary and middle schools starting November 3, and many parents say they welcome the change.
El Salvador to Get Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Shot
The Pan American Health Organization has struck a deal allowing El Salvador to buy a semiannual injectable that prevents HIV with nearly 100% efficacy, through PAHO's bulk-purchasing program.
Lawyers Say $345M Greenpeace Verdict Should Be Overturned
A coalition of civil-rights and free-speech attorneys is pushing to overturn a $345 million judgment against Greenpeace, accusing the presiding judge of bias and incompetence.
Texas Pauses Data Center Permits Amid Scrutiny
Texas has stopped issuing new permits for data centers as environmental concerns mount, putting Gov. Greg Abbott at odds with members of his own party.
Category 5 Hurricane ‘Polo’ Slows Off Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Hurricane Polo has strengthened into a powerful Category 5 storm and is creeping slowly along Mexico's Pacific coastline, threatening Michoacán and Guerrero with heavy rain.
Netflix’s Monster Links Aileen Wuornos to Lizzie Borden—But Why?
Netflix's new season of Monster ties serial killer Aileen Wuornos to 19th-century accused murderer Lizzie Borden, but the connection is a fictional invention, not historical fact.
Afghan Cyclist Who Once Posed as Man Wins Silver Medal
Fariba Hashimi, who fled Afghanistan after the Taliban's return, once disguised herself as a man to train safely and has now won silver in the women's road race at the Asian Games.
Nations League Kicks Off in Concacaf and UEFA
Concacaf's Nations League gets underway this week, followed by UEFA's 2026-27 edition, featuring marquee matchups between European powers and El Salvador's tournament debut against Martinique.