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Trump's Tariffs, Explained: A Timeline of the Trade War, the Supreme Court Ruling and What Comes Next

From "Liberation Day" to the Supreme Court's ruling and the tariffs that replaced his emergency duties, here is how Trump's trade war unfolded with China, Europe and America's allies — and what is in effect now.

Oct 16, 2026

Politics · Explainer
The Epstein Files, Explained: Maxwell, Prince Andrew and the Fight Over Disclosure
A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein saga's latest chapter — from the Justice Department's "no client list" memo to a law forcing the files into public view, millions of released pages, and the fallout for Ghislaine Maxwell, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and the Trump administration.
Oct 16, 2026
World · Explainer
Russia-Ukraine War: A Timeline of the Peace Talks, Sanctions and Fighting Since 2025
From a short-lived energy truce to the Alaska summit, a 28-point plan and talks in Geneva, President Trump has spent nearly two years trying to end the war. Here is how the diplomacy unfolded — and why it keeps stalling.
Technology · Explainer
AI and Big Tech, Explained: OpenAI's Overhaul, AI Layoffs, Scams and the Fight Over Regulation
Artificial intelligence reshaped corporate strategy, the job market and politics in 2025 and 2026. Here are the moves that mattered — from OpenAI's restructuring and Amazon's job cuts to AI scams and Washington's push to override state AI laws.
Science & Health · Explainer
Measles, Tylenol and mRNA: The Fights Over Health Policy and the Medical Advances, Explained
Measles surged to its highest level in decades, Washington tied Tylenol to autism over doctors' objections, and new research suggested Covid vaccines might help cancer patients. Here is what the evidence says and where each story stands.

Politics

Gavin Newsom's Legal Fights With Fox News and Trump's Justice Department, Explained

California's governor sued Fox News for $787 million and defended his new congressional map against the Trump administration. Here is what each case is about and where it stands.

Oct 16, 2026

World

Battle of Pokrovsk: A Timeline of the Fight for Ukraine's Key Logistics Hub

Russia spent nearly two years trying to take the Donetsk city. Here is how the battle unfolded — from Ukraine's claims of a defensive win in 2025 to the city's fall in early 2026 — and why it mattered.

Oct 16, 2026

Business

Nuclear's Comeback, the AI Power Crunch and Cheaper EVs: Energy Stories, Explained

A shuttered Michigan reactor is about to restart, tech giants are signing deals for new nuclear plants to power AI, and an affordable electric pickup is finally nearing production. Here is what is happening in energy — and the climate risks in the background.

Oct 16, 2026

Technology

Elon Musk's Turbulent Two Years: DOGE, the Trump Feud, xAI, X and the SpaceX IPO

Musk went from the president's cost-cutting chief to his public critic, merged his social network into his AI startup, folded both into SpaceX and staged the biggest stock offering in history. Here is the timeline.

Oct 16, 2026

Science & Health

Science Breakthroughs: Google's Quantum Chip, a Possible Glimpse of Dark Matter and a Maya 'Blueprint of the Universe'

A quantum computing milestone, a gamma-ray signal that might be the first direct sign of dark matter, and a 3,000-year-old Maya site laid out as a model of the cosmos. Here is what each discovery is — and what it isn't.

Oct 16, 2026

Fridge-Free Vaccines: Stablepharma's Tetanus-Diphtheria Shot Passes Its First Human Trial
Oct 16, 2026

Culture

Entertainment and Sports Roundup: The Culture Stories of 2025 and 2026

Bad Bunny's big year, the death of Oliver Tree, a moon-landing controversy, a celebrity romance and more. Here are the culture stories that drew the most attention.

Oct 16, 2026

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The Best Over-the-Range Microwaves: Top Picks and Features

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Oct 16, 2026

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The Best Robot Vacuums: Our Top Picks

Discover the best robot vacuums for every household concern — from pet hair removal to high-threshold climbing. Compare features, navigation, and our top picks.

Oct 16, 2026

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The Best Red Light Therapy Masks: Our Top Picks

Discover the best red light therapy masks for every skin concern — from anti-aging to blemish repair. Compare features, wavelengths, and our top picks.

Oct 16, 2026

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The Best Ride1Up E-Bikes: Our Top Picks for Every Kind of Rider

Looking for the perfect electric bike? We compared top-rated models to find the best ebikes—whether you're after commuting power, premium mid-drive performance, passenger capacity, or a budget-friendly option under $1,000.

Oct 16, 2026

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Trump's Tariffs, Explained: A Timeline of the Trade War, the Supreme Court Ruling and What Comes Next

The Epstein Files, Explained: Maxwell, Prince Andrew and the Fight Over Disclosure

Russia-Ukraine War: A Timeline of the Peace Talks, Sanctions and Fighting Since 2025

AI and Big Tech, Explained: OpenAI's Overhaul, AI Layoffs, Scams and the Fight Over Regulation

Measles, Tylenol and mRNA: The Fights Over Health Policy and the Medical Advances, Explained

Gavin Newsom's Legal Fights With Fox News and Trump's Justice Department, Explained

Shutdowns and Spending Cuts: How Washington's Budget Fights Played Out in 2025 and 2026

Marjorie Taylor Greene's Break With Trump, Explained

Trump's Cognitive Test, Explained: The MoCA, the Scan and What His Doctors Have Disclosed

Trump's Immigration Crackdown, Explained: ICE Tactics, AI Surveillance and Third-Country Deportations

Battle of Pokrovsk: A Timeline of the Fight for Ukraine's Key Logistics Hub

Europe Rearms: NATO's 5% Pledge, Russia's Drones and Trump's Demands, Explained

Gaza, Iran, Syria, Lebanon and the Houthis: A Timeline of the Middle East Since Assad's Fall

Greenland, Canada, Panama, Mexico and Venezuela: Trump's Push in the Western Hemisphere, Explained

Louvre Heist: The Security Failures Behind the Crown Jewels Theft — Including a Password That Was Just 'Louvre'

Nuclear's Comeback, the AI Power Crunch and Cheaper EVs: Energy Stories, Explained

Stocks, the Fed and Bitcoin: How Markets Rode Out the Tariff Era

The Tennessee Explosives Plant Blast: What We Know a Year After 16 Workers Died

Elon Musk's Turbulent Two Years: DOGE, the Trump Feud, xAI, X and the SpaceX IPO

TikTok's U.S. Ban and Sale: The Full Timeline

Genesis Magma GT: Everything We Know About Genesis's Mid-Engine Supercar

Can Police Ticket a Waymo? How California's New Robotaxi Law Works

Does Saying 'Please' to ChatGPT Cost Money? What Sam Altman Said — and What Research Shows

Science Breakthroughs: Google's Quantum Chip, a Possible Glimpse of Dark Matter and a Maya 'Blueprint of the Universe'

Fridge-Free Vaccines: Stablepharma's Tetanus-Diphtheria Shot Passes Its First Human Trial

Entertainment and Sports Roundup: The Culture Stories of 2025 and 2026

Good News and Offbeat Stories: Rescues, Runaway Animals and Unlikely Heroes

Music's Biggest Legal Battles: Diddy, Drake, Lil Durk, Chris Brown, Cardi B and More

Adele's Acting Debut: What We Know About Tom Ford's 'Cry to Heaven'

The Best Over-the-Range Microwaves: Top Picks and Features

The Best Robot Vacuums: Our Top Picks

The Best Red Light Therapy Masks: Our Top Picks

The Best Ride1Up E-Bikes: Our Top Picks for Every Kind of Rider

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