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Thousands of homeowners face adjustable-rate mortgage resets — and much higher payments
Roughly 150,000 homeowners with adjustable-rate mortgages face interest rate resets this year, with potential monthly payment increases exceeding $1,000 as rates have risen since origination.
Trump’s student loan overhaul could lead to more bankruptcy filings, former judge says
A former bankruptcy judge warns that changes to federal student loan policies could increase bankruptcy filings, citing unsustainable debt levels for borrowers pursuing advanced degrees.
‘It’s magic’: scientists rediscover how to make ancient Roman colour-changing glass
Scientists at the University of Sheffield have successfully replicated the optical properties of the ancient Lycurgus Cup, a 1,600-year-old Roman glass that changes color from jade green to ruby red depending on lighting.
‘I get really upset when I visit’: the harsh reality of life in a high-security hospital in England
Rampton high-security hospital in Nottinghamshire holds patients deemed dangerous due to severe mental illness. Visitors describe the experience as emotionally traumatic, with strict security measures and limited information about care.
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Russia’s missile tests around disputed islands anger Japan
Russia’s navy conducted missile tests around disputed islands that Japan claims, prompting Tokyo to criticize the military exercises as provocative escalation amid ongoing territorial tensions.
Australian hiker’s body recovered as police probe error reporting she was alive
The body of missing Australian hiker Lily Hooper has been recovered after an eight-day search. Officials are investigating a miscommunication that initially reported she had been found alive.
Israeli settler attacks shift focus to West Bank areas under direct Palestinian rule
Violent Israeli settler attacks in Palestinian-controlled West Bank areas have nearly doubled since 2025, with a significant shift in focus toward regions designated for Palestinian governance under international agreements.
‘Very unusual’: Palestine Action activists could be sentenced as terrorists
Five Palestine Action activists in the UK face potential terrorism sentencing for 2024 damages to a Barclays Bank branch, despite not being charged with terrorism offenses at trial.
Australia charges man for passing Ukrainian military intel to Russia
Australian police charged a 27-year-old dual citizen with foreign interference for allegedly passing Ukrainian military intelligence to Russian intelligence operatives after enlisting in Ukraine’s military.
As Trump courts Kim, Pyongyang ups price while Seoul fears being sidelined
North Korea launched ballistic missiles after President Trump proposed meeting with leader Kim Jong Un later this year, dismissing U.S.-South Korea military exercise cutbacks as insufficient for resuming diplomacy.
Strangers in their own land: Mexicans deported from Trump’s America find refuge in ‘Little LA’
Mexico City’s Tabacalera neighborhood, known as Little LA, has become a refuge for deported Mexicans who spent decades in the US and now struggle to readjust to their native country.
Invited media and military members held at gunpoint at Space Force base in California
Five news reporters and two military members invited to a Space Force base event in California were briefly detained at gunpoint by security officers who mistook them for unauthorized visitors.
Why Treasury Secretary Bessent’s moves to calm the bond market haven’t worked so far
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s bond buyback program failed to sustain lower interest rates, with 10-year Treasury yields rebounding to 4.69% despite the expansion effort announced earlier this week.
Army will shut down a unit in Europe focused on learning drone warfare
The Army is shutting down a specialized drone warfare unit in Europe, directing the 173rd Airborne Brigade to return to traditional infantry duties after nearly a year of experimentation.
US debt has hit $40tn – Will that be a wake-up call?
US national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, raising economic concerns as interest payments climb and borrowing costs rise amid debates over fiscal sustainability.
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Severe storms with possible tornadoes struck the Northeast on Thursday, causing beach damage on Long Island, stranding dozens of motorists in New Jersey, and knocking out power in Delaware.