Birth rate in South Korea, the world's lowest, rises for first time in 9 years
South Korea’s fertility rate rose in 2024 for the first time in nine years, preliminary data showed Wednesday, in a sign that the country’s demographic crisis might have turned a corner.source
House narrowly adopts budget plan to advance Trump's agenda in a win for Speaker Mike Johnson
Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday muscled a multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint through the House by the narrowest of margins — a crucial step for Republicans as they embark on advancing President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda.source
DOGE has a new 'acting administrator,' but Elon Musk is still in charge
Last Wednesday, President Donald Trump made it clear: Elon Musk is in charge of DOGE. But on Tuesday, Amy Gleason was named DOGE acting administrator.source
Texas measles outbreak grows and the Detroit Pistons' turnaround: Morning Rundown
Budget fight over limits on Trump’s power. Measles vaccine falsely blamed for Texas outbreak. Russia’s rare minerals offer. And the Detroit Piston’s hot streak.source
Here's where to stream the Oscar best picture contenders
Many of this year’s Academy Award best picture nominees are available to stream. Here’s how to watch ahead of the 2025 Oscars this Sunday.source
China holds ‘shooting’ drills off Taiwan’s coast, as Beijing vows ‘reunification’ push
China’s military held “shooting training” on Wednesday off Taiwan’s southwest coast in a move Taipei described as provocative and dangerous.source
Palestinian American mother testifies son watched as attacker stabbed her before killing the boy
A woman whose 6-year-old son was fatally stabbed in an attack that prosecutors say was motivated by hate said her son watched in fear as she was stabbed.source
The Pistons have long been among the NBA's worst teams. Now it's the hottest.
The Detroit Pistons spent last season as indisputably the NBA’s worst team. Now, they’re authoring one of its most surprising turnarounds.source
Trump keeps toying with a third term — even though the Constitution forbids it
A coterie of Trump loyalists is in the early phase of a campaign to rewrite the Constitution so that he can serve another term.source
