Trump's aggressive trade policies are raising global concerns, potentially weakening U.S. power and alliances. As tariffs with China escalate, experts warn of a fragmented global landscape.

Authorities in York, Nebraska, removed three children from a dangerous home after a preschooler showed signs of physical abuse. Grace Murray, the caretaker, faces felony child abuse charges amid revelations of neglect and hazardous living conditions.

A father and son were killed in Valdagno, Italy, when their car fell into a sinkhole amid severe flooding on April 17, 2025. The incident occurred as they attempted to aid rescue efforts during a red alert weather warning, highlighting the extreme conditions impacting northern Italy.

Yiwu, China, the world’s largest supplier of Christmas goods, faces severe disruptions due to the US-China trade war's tariffs. Vendors are losing US contracts and shifting focus to other markets, raising concerns about holiday product availability and pricing.

A study by Baylor College of Medicine and the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute highlights genes that influence Alzheimer's risk and treatment targets. Notably, MTCH2 could be key, as altering its expression in fruit flies reversed motor dysfunction, suggesting new therapeutic avenues.

The EEOC, led by Acting Chair Andrea Lucas, has deprioritized transgender discrimination cases, aligning with a 2025 executive order defining gender strictly as male or female. Critics say this shift undermines protections established by the 2020 Bostock ruling, casting doubt on the EEOC's commitment to enforcing anti-discrimination laws.

Rice University researchers have developed a 3D photonic-crystal cavity method, potentially revolutionizing quantum computing and communication. Published in *Nature Communications*, the study demonstrates control over light-matter interactions, crucial for quantum information processing.

A research team from the University of Tokyo has discovered the anomalous Hall effect in collinear antiferromagnets, challenging the traditional understanding of these materials. This finding could revolutionize information technology by utilizing non-Fermi liquid states to generate magnetization-free effects.

A joint team from POSTECH and KIER has crafted a hard carbon-tin nano-composite to boost electric vehicle battery performance. This breakthrough addresses graphite anode limitations, offering higher energy density and rapid charge cycles.

A Missouri University study is uncovering Guatemala's seismic history, focusing on the 1976 earthquake that killed over 23,000 people. By analyzing lake sediments, researchers found unique shaking patterns that provide new insights into earthquake risks.