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WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite the Democrats’ losses in the November elections, Representative Hakeem Jeffries secured his reelection as House Democratic leader on Tuesday. Jeffries, representing New York, was selected through an internal party vote among House Democrats at the Capitol.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — On Tuesday, tens of thousands gathered in Wellington, New Zealand’s capital, creating an atmosphere more akin to a celebration or parade than a protest. Their demonstration opposed a bill impacting the relationship between Indigenous Māori and

HONG KONG — A Hong Kong court handed down prison sentences ranging from four to ten years to 45 former lawmakers and activists on Tuesday. This constitutes the largest national security case to date under the 2020 law, effectively dismantling

NEW YORK — Facing its first drought warning in two decades, New York City initiated water conservation measures on Monday, including a temporary halt to a major aqueduct repair project. This decision follows a period of unusually dry weather across

This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up to get stories like this sent to your inbox. Among Donald Trump’s staunch supporters, the belief persists that he can effortlessly manipulate Congress and fill his administration

Utqiaġvik, Alaska, the northernmost U.S. town, endures harsh winters with sub-zero December temperatures and a unique polar night—over 60 days without sunlight. Mayor Asisaun Toovak notes that residents largely stay indoors during this period. However, Toovak anticipates this time, appreciating

An HPV diagnosis, while initially concerning, doesn’t automatically signify cancer. The virus is incredibly prevalent, affecting about 80% of individuals at some point. Most people clear the infection without ever realizing they had it, and even for those who don’t,

Recent weeks have witnessed a disturbing rise in antisemitic attacks. A man wearing a yarmulke was shot while going to synagogue. A rabbi was assaulted with a wooden stake. Another man wearing a yarmulke was verbally abused and physically attacked.

Avoiding conversation is increasingly common, even outside the home, fueled by services prioritizing quiet time. Andrew Edwards, co-founder of Sunday Salon, a North Carolina hair studio offering “silent” appointments, explains this trend as enabling clients to relax without social interaction.

NEW YORK — An E. coli outbreak linked to bagged organic carrots has sickened 39 people, resulting in one fatality, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC reported on Sunday that the outbreak affected individuals

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A proposed law reinterpreting New Zealand’s founding treaty between the British Crown and Māori chiefs has sparked a nationwide march to Parliament by thousands of protestors. While unlikely to pass, the bill has ignited a debate

New Delhi authorities implemented emergency measures on Monday, closing schools, halting construction, and barring non-essential trucks due to severely deteriorated air quality—the worst of the season. New Delhi’s 33 million residents awoke to a thick, hazardous smog. The air quality

Spoiler alert: This article discusses plot points from the first episode of Dune: Prophecy. HBO’s new series, Dune: Prophecy, unfolds 10,000 years before Paul Atreides’s arrival. It depicts the Bene Gesserit’s early development, from its origins as a school for

WASHINGTON — President-elect Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, settled a sexual assault claim with a financial payment to avoid a potential lawsuit, according to Hegseth’s attorney. In 2017, following a speaking engagement at a Republican women’s event

President Biden authorized Ukraine to use American-supplied long-range missiles to target areas deeper within Russia, easing prior restrictions. This decision follows Russia’s deployment of thousands of North Korean troops, confirmed by a U.S. official and three other informed sources. This

An Israeli airstrike in central Beirut on Sunday killed Hezbollah’s chief spokesperson, according to a militant group official. Earlier, Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip reportedly killed at least 12 people, where Israel has been engaged in conflict for over

In June 2020, a deadly border conflict erupted between India and China in Ladakh, the most serious since their 1962 war. This significantly strained relations between the nuclear powers, reaching their lowest point in decades. However, after four years of

A fire ravaged a neonatal intensive care unit in a Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh hospital, resulting in the deaths of 10 infants and injuries to 16 more, according to authorities. The fire broke out late Friday at the hospital, rapidly engulfing

As Jake Paul removed his gloves before the final bell and bowed to 58-year-old Mike Tyson, the crowd’s jeers intensified, expressing their disappointment at the lack of action. This tribute to a boxing legend did little to appease the fans