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WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

Venezuelans Take Search for the Missing into Their Own Hands as Earthquake Death Toll Climbs

Venezuelans took the search for missing loved ones into their own hands in the aftermath of back-to-back earthquakes, citing the scarcity of government rescuers, as the human toll of the disaster climbed to at least 920 dead and more than 3,300 hurt.

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SOCIETY & LIFESTYLES

Global Trade in Cocaine, Methamphetamine Is Booming, UN Drug Report Shows

The global trade in illicit drugs is booming, with cocaine production and seizures of methamphetamine at an all-time high, a United Nations report showed on Friday, warning of a surge in new drugs filling a gap left by the collapse in heroin supply.

Cocaine production surged to roughly 4,100 metric tons of pure product in 2024, the latest year on record, a fourfold increase within a decade, while methamphetamine seizures suggest production is growing 13 percent a year, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said in its annual World Drug Report.

“We have seen an unprecedented spike in new types of drugs on the market, and worryingly, some are more potent or dangerous than before,” UNODC Executive Director Monica Juma said in a statement.

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

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EUROPE

Ukraine Unleashes One of Its Heaviest Drone Bombardments of Russia

Ukraine launched a major attack on a dozen Russian regions, Crimea and the surrounding seas, Moscow’s Defense Ministry said Friday, in what appeared to be one of Kyiv’s biggest drone assaults since the Kremlin’s invasion over four years ago.

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SOCIETY & LIFESTYLES

Deadlier Than Fentanyl: Weapons-Grade Carfentanil Surges

It is much more than an opioid crisis.

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RELIGION

Solving the Mystery of Melchizedek

He appears suddenly in Genesis, blesses Abraham, receives tithes—and then vanishes from the story. What does the Bible reveal about this mysterious figure?

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RELIGION

A Christian’s First Priority

A new Personal from Editor-in-Chief David C. Pack.

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

The UK Is Banning Children’s Social Media Use. Here Is What Other Countries Are Doing

Britain says it will ban people under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, a decision intended to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time.

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INTERNATIONAL

Ukraine Starts EU Membership Talks and Faces Years of Reforms While Fighting Russia

BRUSSELS (AP) – Ukraine on Monday officially started European Union membership negotiations, launching a process that will require its government to commit to years of political reforms even as it fights a Russian invasion.

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INTERNATIONAL

Lebanon Ceasefire Agreed After U.S.-Iran Talks in Switzerland Scrapped

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon on Friday after an escalation in fighting there jeopardized an interim agreement on ending the war in Iran.

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INTERNATIONAL

The Widening Gap Between Rich and Poor Nations

A new UN report on global poverty highlights mankind’s efforts to solve problems and the limits of financial solutions.

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ANALYSIS

Iran Fallout: A Global Hunger Crisis?

The ripple effects from the Iran war will continue long after the shooting stops, threatening farmers, harvests and families worldwide.

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GEOPOLITICS

Analysis: North Korea, China Claim Wins from Xi Visit, But Limits Remain

North Korea and China both walked away claiming major wins from Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit this week to the isolated state.

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AMERICAS

Once Beset by Power Outages, Puerto Ricans Now Hit with Severe Water Shortages

Thousands of Puerto Ricans are struggling with water shortages so severe that the governor of the U.S. territory has activated the National Guard and emergency responders are fielding calls every day.

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

How to Vet Health Advice on Social Media

Here are some tips on how to avoid health disinformation online.

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INTERNATIONAL

Iran and U.S. Reach an Initial Deal to End the War and Open the Strait of Hormuz, but Challenges Remain

The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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AMERICAS

America at 250: Why the Nation Was Inevitable

God has clearly blessed the United States. But those blessings do not tell the whole story.

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INTERNATIONAL

Deadly Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan End a Month of Calm

Pakistan launched deadly new airstrikes on Afghanistan early Wednesday, ending a month of calm following what Islamabad previously described as “open war” between the neighbors that has defied international efforts to bring a lasting peace.