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The U.S. has no national law for paid parental leave. But in states that do, more dads are using the benefit, sometimes more than moms. The change comes as Americans say having kids is unaffordable.

NPR · 2 hrs ago

In a sign of the potentially dire midterm political environment, Republicans have spent millions of dollars playing defense in Arkansas, one of the most conservative states in the country.

NPR · 2 hrs ago

The former US president warns of rising costs, corruption and threats to democratic values ahead of the November 3 vote.

Al Jazeera · 2 hrs ago

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 25 – Dark… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Dark Matter […]

NASA · 3 hrs ago

Brazilians will choose between incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro in Sunday's polarizing presidential election, a contest that will determine whether the US will significantly expand its growing influence in Latin America. Bolsonaro bested Lula by more than 2.2 million votes in the first round of the election held earlier this month, but neither candidate secured an absolute…

France 24 · 5 hrs ago

After Donald Trump made the announcement at an election rally in Georgia, the German carmaker confirmed plans for a factory in the US state, but noted car production would only start early next decade.

Deutsche Welle · 6 hrs ago

Former US President Barack Obama joined Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a Detroit rally ahead of midterms.

Al Jazeera · 7 hrs ago

Record diesel prices are kicking Western ranchers while they're down. Drought means they have to buy extra hay, and pay truckers extra to deliver it because of fuel price hikes.

NPR · 7 hrs ago

The settlement is the second-largest after an $880m ​deal reached by the Archdiocese of Los ​Angeles in 2024.

Al Jazeera · 7 hrs ago

Obama said the election was "the last best chance to at least rein in some of the foolishness of this administration".

BBC News · 8 hrs ago

Around 1,300 survivors agreed to the $800 million payout from the Catholic Church, marking one of the largest clergy abuse settlements in the US.

Deutsche Welle · 9 hrs ago

Former US president says Trump 'chose to make a series of bad decisions', highlighting the US-Israel war on Iran.

Al Jazeera · 10 hrs ago

Trump says US is considering a possible attack on Iran as soon as Sunday, or it could reach a major deal with Tehran.

Al Jazeera · 11 hrs ago

Donald Trump praised First Lady as 'better than professionals' after a localised Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in Oleshky.

Al Jazeera · 12 hrs ago

Kimi Antonelli secures pole position for the United States Grand Prix on the weekend on which he can potentially clinch his first world title.

BBC Sport · 12 hrs ago

The 1,300 survivors of sexual abuse by clergy members and lay workers have all agreed to the settlement, according to an attorney for some of the plaintiffs.

NPR · 12 hrs ago

From trans rights to Israel's war on Gaza, the party's candidates have responded to voter shifts on a slew of issues.

Al Jazeera · 12 hrs ago

Voters in Sunday's election are choosing between two very different candidates, as Americas correspondent Ione Wells reports from Rio de Janeiro.

BBC News · 13 hrs ago

Tehran warns that even limited strikes would trigger a response 'several times greater'.

Al Jazeera · 13 hrs ago

Sacha Pfeiffer visits Port Milwaukee to see how President Trump's tariffs have affected the flow of goods and impacted the regional economy.

NPR · 14 hrs ago

Data centers are a big issue across the country. As midterms approach, many look to the swing state of Wisconsin for lessons for how that issue could play out nationally.

NPR · 14 hrs ago