by News Feed Editor | Sep 16, 2026 | Top Stories
Islamist extremist violence in Africa’s Sahel region is projected to reach record levels this year, with al-Qaida and Islamic State-linked groups expanding territorial control across Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
by News Feed Editor | Sep 16, 2026 | Top Stories
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time in over three years, aiming to combat persistent inflation driven partly by geopolitical tensions.
by News Feed Editor | Sep 16, 2026 | Top Stories
About 21.4 million women in the U.S. live in counties with limited access to subsidized birth control, according to a new analysis from reproductive policy organizations.
by News Feed Editor | Sep 16, 2026 | Top Stories
Five hundred U.S. colleges now have at least 40% of recent federal loan borrowers in nonpayment, with mostly for-profit institutions accounting for the majority of troubled schools, raising concerns about accountability and taxpayer losses.
by News Feed Editor | Sep 16, 2026 | Top Stories
A Seoul Michelin-starred restaurant was fined for serving dessert topped with unapproved ants, violating South Korean food safety regulations that permit only 10 insect species.
by News Feed Editor | Sep 16, 2026 | Top Stories
The European Commission president backed proposals for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member, citing shared values on democracy, security, and trade amid tensions with the US.