News from America’s biggest cities.https://worldnewzdesk.com/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/falcons-profile-picture-draws-familiar-nazi-comparisons/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/falcons-profile-picture-draws-familiar-nazi-comparisons/A retro-styled graphic posted on the team's X account drew millions of views and mockery, echoing a similar backlash in 2024, while the club has yet to comment.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTJayden Sweilerhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/family-seeks-answers-after-16-year-old-killed-in-clayton-county/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/family-seeks-answers-after-16-year-old-killed-in-clayton-county/Relatives of 16-year-old Jayden Miller are asking the community for help after he was killed Tuesday night at the Oak Run Apartments, and no arrest has been made.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTJayden Sweilerhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/how-this-app-helps-anglers-find-their-fishing-crew/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/how-this-app-helps-anglers-find-their-fishing-crew/A chemist who felt lonely on a Missouri lake built Co-Angler, a free app that now has more than 2,500 users and matches anglers for shared fishing trips.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTJayden Sweilerhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/kohen-wiley-s-family-pushes-for-federal-investigation-after-baby-s-shooting-deem/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/kohen-wiley-s-family-pushes-for-federal-investigation-after-baby-s-shooting-deem/After the Mississippi Attorney General's office found the officer's actions justified, relatives and their attorneys say they will petition federal authorities and seek the officer's decertification.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTJayden Sweilerhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/new-advocacy-group-calls-for-big-bend-border-security-fund-in-lieu-of-wall-houst/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/new-advocacy-group-calls-for-big-bend-border-security-fund-in-lieu-of-wall-houst/A newly formed nonprofit, Let Texans Do Texas, is urging state and federal leaders to redirect border wall money into a locally guided security fund for the Big Bend region.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTKendra Konchanukhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/the-justice-department-begins-notifying-counties-where-it-wants-to-monitor-elect/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/the-justice-department-begins-notifying-counties-where-it-wants-to-monitor-elect/Counties in at least five states have been notified, but the department has not said how many jurisdictions it will monitor, and one local clerk questions why his county was chosen.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTKendra Konchanukhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/crowns-and-paper/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/crowns-and-paper/A show at Hammonds House Museum and another opening Friday at Gallery 100 invite viewers to rethink what sculpture can be.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTJayden Sweilerhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/jackson-s-samuel-song-wins-district-boys-tennis-title-heraldnet-com/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/jackson-s-samuel-song-wins-district-boys-tennis-title-heraldnet-com/Song beat Glacier Peak's Marcus Xu in straight sets at the 4A district tournament, while Wesco 3A South and North crowned their own champions on Wednesday.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/polymarket-removes-wagers-on-fate-of-cornell-students-accused-of-rape/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/polymarket-removes-wagers-on-fate-of-cornell-students-accused-of-rape/The prediction platform took down the market after online criticism that also reached the celebrities and sports leagues linked to the company.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTJayden Sweilerhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/russia-agrees-to-resume-three-way-talks-on-ukraine-war-with-kyiv-and-washington/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/russia-agrees-to-resume-three-way-talks-on-ukraine-war-with-kyiv-and-washington/A Kremlin adviser said Vladimir Putin agreed in principle to resume trilateral negotiations next month after meeting U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg, which would mark the first such talks since February.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTJayden Sweilerhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/talarico-presses-anticorruption-agenda-targeting-both-paxton-and-elon-musk-houst/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/talarico-presses-anticorruption-agenda-targeting-both-paxton-and-elon-musk-houst/At a University of Houston event, the Democratic state representative used one of his last Houston-area stops before the Nov. 3 election to accuse Republican Ken Paxton of corruption and to attack Musk's financial backing of him.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTKendra Konchanukhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/trump-administration-asks-supreme-court-to-let-big-bend-border-wall-construction/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/trump-administration-asks-supreme-court-to-let-big-bend-border-wall-construction/The Trump administration has filed an emergency request asking the justices to lift a federal judge's injunction that halted border barrier work across West Texas's Big Bend region.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTKendra Konchanukhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/trump-endorses-embattled-israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-for-reelectio/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/trump-endorses-embattled-israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-for-reelectio/President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, about nine days before Israel's Oct. 27 election, after months of declining to say whether he would back him.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTJayden Sweilerhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/dream-drop-game-1-of-wnba-finals-to-valkyries-despite-gray-s-return/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/dream-drop-game-1-of-wnba-finals-to-valkyries-despite-gray-s-return/Gabby Williams scored 26 points and hit the clinching free throws as Golden State beat Atlanta 68-64 in the opening game of the WNBA Finals.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTJayden Sweilerhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/six-flags-over-georgia-reopens-less-than-a-week-after-roller-coaster-death/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/six-flags-over-georgia-reopens-less-than-a-week-after-roller-coaster-death/The Cobb County park resumed Fright Fest operations on Friday with the Goliath coaster still closed, while state and local investigators work to determine how a 42-year-old teacher fell to his death.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTJayden Sweilerhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/tinnitus-affects-millions-why-it-can-be-difficult-to-manage/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/tinnitus-affects-millions-why-it-can-be-difficult-to-manage/An audiologist and a longtime patient describe why the persistent ringing, hissing or humming of tinnitus is difficult to measure, trace and eliminate.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTJayden Sweilerhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/openai-engineer-arrested-in-bugging-of-executive-conference-room/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/openai-engineer-arrested-in-bugging-of-executive-conference-room/Federal prosecutors say a 35-year-old engineer planted an encrypted audio recorder behind a television at OpenAI's San Francisco headquarters; he was arrested Friday and remains in custody.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTMei Linghttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/drones-buzz-overhead-troops-hunker-underground-in-ukraine-s-hellish-kill-zone/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/drones-buzz-overhead-troops-hunker-underground-in-ukraine-s-hellish-kill-zone/Along a front line that has barely shifted in four years, a belt of drone-saturated territory has become the defining feature of the war between Russia and Ukraine.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTJuan Gonzalezhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/us-air-force-removes-all-bombers-from-british-air-base-targeted-by-a-suspected-t/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/us-air-force-removes-all-bombers-from-british-air-base-targeted-by-a-suspected-t/The bombers used in strikes on Iran have returned to the United States following a probe into a planned attack on RAF Fairford, as President Trump weighs further options against Tehran.Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTAmy Swanhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/usc-s-jahkeem-stewart-reintroduces-himself-at-22-miles-per-hour/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/usc-s-jahkeem-stewart-reintroduces-himself-at-22-miles-per-hour/The defensive tackle, sidelined for the first four games of the season, scooped up a fumble and ran 48 yards for the go-ahead touchdown in the Trojans' win at the Coliseum.Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTAmy Swanhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/the-waggle-an-army-descends-on-san-francisco-with-stickers/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/the-waggle-an-army-descends-on-san-francisco-with-stickers/An exhibition built around the BTS star's art collection opens Saturday at SFMOMA, while Swiss gallery Hauser & Wirth debuts in Silicon Valley and designer Nicole Hollis opens her first shop in Dogpatch.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTMei Linghttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/body-camera-video-reveals-moment-officers-raid-metro-atlanta-massage-parlors/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/body-camera-video-reveals-moment-officers-raid-metro-atlanta-massage-parlors/A multi-agency operation across Fayette and Fulton counties hit four massage businesses and six homes, leading to six arrests, $3 million in seized assets and nine potential trafficking victims identified.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTJayden Sweilerhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/texas-seniors-are-getting-a-huge-property-tax-break-everyone-else-is-picking-up/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/texas-seniors-are-getting-a-huge-property-tax-break-everyone-else-is-picking-up/About 60% of Texas homeowners age 65 and older no longer owe school property taxes after recent cuts, prompting debate over who bears the cost and whether the breaks should be better targeted.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTKendra Konchanukhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/could-americans-move-to-a-32-hour-workweek-what-to-know-about-the-proposed-bill/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/could-americans-move-to-a-32-hour-workweek-what-to-know-about-the-proposed-bill/A proposal reintroduced Sept. 8 by Rep. Mark Takano and Sen. Bernie Sanders would lower the point at which overtime pay begins from 40 hours to 32 over several years, without cutting pay or benefits.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTAmy Swanhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/rehab-home-where-presley-gerber-died-target-of-inquiry-by-california-regulators/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/rehab-home-where-presley-gerber-died-target-of-inquiry-by-california-regulators/California's Department of Health Care Services is reviewing whether Resolutions Living was providing services that require a state license, after a complaint from a rehab reform advocate.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTAmy Swanhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/xavier-becerra-shows-off-his-bde-big-dad-energy-in-interview-with-the-standard/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/xavier-becerra-shows-off-his-bde-big-dad-energy-in-interview-with-the-standard/In a game-show-style sit-down, the Democratic candidate for California governor gave a blunt answer on Israel, said he would accept money from Purdue Pharma, and tested out a pickup line.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTMei Linghttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/climate-disasters-are-growing-so-are-cuts-to-programs-that-prepare-for-them/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/climate-disasters-are-growing-so-are-cuts-to-programs-that-prepare-for-them/Deep reductions in foreign aid have shut down disaster-monitoring programs in the Himalayan region and shrunk climate finance just as floods and glacial hazards grow more dangerous.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTJacob Learyhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/prince-harry-warns-about-ai-s-danger-to-kids-in-nyc-speech/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/prince-harry-warns-about-ai-s-danger-to-kids-in-nyc-speech/In his first major address since moving back to the U.K. last month, the Duke of Sussex argued that AI poses a deeper risk to children than social media because it seeks emotional attachment.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTJacob Learyhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/chargers-stumble-out-of-the-gate-in-loss-to-cardinals/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/chargers-stumble-out-of-the-gate-in-loss-to-cardinals/Arizona beat Los Angeles 26-14 on Sunday, September 13, 2026, as turnovers, penalties and a porous defense marred the debuts of new Chargers coordinators Mike McDaniel and Chris O'Leary.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTAmy Swanhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/affordability-is-key-as-lake-election-races-enter-stretch-run-we-may-have-a-high/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/affordability-is-key-as-lake-election-races-enter-stretch-run-we-may-have-a-high/Party leaders in Lake County agree cost of living is voters' top concern, and the county clerk says interest could push turnout well above a typical midterm.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/don-t-panic-over-eagles-rookie-tight-end-eli-stowers-here-s-where-he-can-improve/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/don-t-panic-over-eagles-rookie-tight-end-eli-stowers-here-s-where-he-can-improve/Stowers, a second-round pick from Vanderbilt, has been quiet in training camp, but comparisons with other non-first-round tight ends suggest his breakout could be years away.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/cairo-santos-is-the-best-kicker-in-bears-history-in-year-13-he-thinks-he-ll-be-e/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/cairo-santos-is-the-best-kicker-in-bears-history-in-year-13-he-thinks-he-ll-be-e/Entering his 13th NFL season, Santos has added a little range and flexibility work to his offseason while continuing to hold the Bears' records for field-goal accuracy.Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/sf-s-311-app-has-closed-hundreds-of-drug-complaints-unaddressed/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/sf-s-311-app-has-closed-hundreds-of-drug-complaints-unaddressed/Hundreds of drug-use reports filed through the city's 311 app have been closed without action, even though officials say 311 is the right place to report them.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTMei Linghttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/by-sky-and-sea-ukraine-s-drone-strikes-challenge-russia-s-grip-on-crimea/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/by-sky-and-sea-ukraine-s-drone-strikes-challenge-russia-s-grip-on-crimea/A sharp escalation in Ukrainian air and sea drone attacks has disrupted power, water, fuel and supply shipping on the Russian-controlled peninsula, though Kyiv says it is not trying to retake it for now.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTJuan Gonzalezhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/falcons-coach-lands-at-no-20-in-nfl-attractiveness-survey/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/falcons-coach-lands-at-no-20-in-nfl-attractiveness-survey/A survey of more than 5,000 fans ranked Atlanta's head coach 20th among the league's 32 coaches, while the Rams' Sean McVay claimed the top spot.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTJayden Sweilerhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/james-talarico-leans-into-populist-message-in-pasadena-attacking-ken-paxton-and/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/james-talarico-leans-into-populist-message-in-pasadena-attacking-ken-paxton-and/The Democratic Senate nominee used a packed San Jacinto College auditorium to push an affordability agenda and tie Republican Ken Paxton to wealthy megadonors, as new polls show him ahead.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTKendra Konchanukhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/lebron-james-could-live-in-new-york-while-playing-in-philly-wilt-chamberlain-did/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/lebron-james-could-live-in-new-york-while-playing-in-philly-wilt-chamberlain-did/As reports float the idea of LeBron James living in New York while playing for the Sixers, friends of Wilt Chamberlain recall how the Hall of Famer commuted by fast car in the 1960s.Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/one-year-later-how-buster-posey-fared-at-his-first-trade-deadline-with-the-giant/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/one-year-later-how-buster-posey-fared-at-his-first-trade-deadline-with-the-giant/With San Francisco sitting at 47-65, Buster Posey is again trading veterans for prospects, and last year's deadline deals offer a mixed early return.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTMei Linghttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/study-shows-waymos-get-in-68-fewer-crashes-than-humans-but-the-data-is-incomplet/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/study-shows-waymos-get-in-68-fewer-crashes-than-humans-but-the-data-is-incomplet/Researchers at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety report that Waymo vehicles were involved in 68% fewer crashes per mile than human drivers, though they say the data has limits and the technology is still early.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTJuan Gonzalezhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/lurie-welcomes-federal-regulation-of-waymo-and-robotaxi-industry/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/lurie-welcomes-federal-regulation-of-waymo-and-robotaxi-industry/San Francisco's mayor is supporting Rep. Kevin Mullin's proposal to require autonomous vehicle companies to meet minimum emergency-response standards after robotaxi breakdowns during the July 4 fireworks and a December blackout.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTMei Linghttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/the-giants-never-ending-nightmare-bader-s-scooter-accident-schmitt-s-knee-and-mo/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/the-giants-never-ending-nightmare-bader-s-scooter-accident-schmitt-s-knee-and-mo/San Francisco's win over first-place Milwaukee was overshadowed by a season-ending-type knee injury to Casey Schmitt, a new setback for Harrison Bader and a looming trade deadline sell-off.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTMei Linghttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/broken-promises/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/broken-promises/State officials say Impact Public Schools improperly received about $790,000 for enrolling four-year-olds in kindergarten, and a lawmaker wants fraud and performance audits after a KUOW investigation.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/da-withdraws-all-charges-against-family-court-judge-accused-of-attacking-his-wif/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/da-withdraws-all-charges-against-family-court-judge-accused-of-attacking-his-wif/The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office withdrew the case against Common Pleas Judge Michael Fanning, citing the women's wishes, a lack of injuries and documentation of 'extensive mitigation.'Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/eagles-newcomers-26-cole-payton-could-bring-interesting-new-dimension-to-quarter/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/eagles-newcomers-26-cole-payton-could-bring-interesting-new-dimension-to-quarter/With training camp set to open July 28, the Eagles' rookie from North Dakota State and a Washington State safety recovering from injury are among the team's new faces.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/man-who-drove-off-edmonds-ferry-terminal-killing-2-passengers-pleads-guilty-hera/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/man-who-drove-off-edmonds-ferry-terminal-killing-2-passengers-pleads-guilty-hera/William Russell-Leonard, 30, admitted to four felonies in the June 2025 crash in which a stolen Mini Cooper he was driving went off the Edmonds ferry dock; sentencing is set for Aug. 11.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/schack-art-center-gets-grant-for-youth-impacted-by-justice-system-heraldnet-com/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/schack-art-center-gets-grant-for-youth-impacted-by-justice-system-heraldnet-com/A Seattle philanthropy's grant of more than $500,000 will keep the Schack Art Center's 30-year-old Art Alternatives program running after federal funding was set to expire in September.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/tempe-phoenix-neighborhoods-reported-an-odor-of-natural-gas-officials-said-there/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/tempe-phoenix-neighborhoods-reported-an-odor-of-natural-gas-officials-said-there/Neighbors say the smell on the night of July 6 made them feel ill, but fire crews and Southwest Gas found no leak and no broader danger.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTJuan Gonzalezhttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/labour-college-cuts-65-jobs-ahead-of-curry-college-transition/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/labour-college-cuts-65-jobs-ahead-of-curry-college-transition/The Milton healthcare college told the state it will cut 65 jobs as it closes its campus by the end of August and hands its nursing programs to Curry College.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTIshani Kapallihttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/england-hands-mexico-its-first-world-cup-loss-at-estadio-azteca-winning-3-2-to-r/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/england-hands-mexico-its-first-world-cup-loss-at-estadio-azteca-winning-3-2-to-r/Two first-half goals from Jude Bellingham and a Harry Kane penalty carried England past Mexico at Estadio Azteca, where the hosts had been unbeaten in World Cup play.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTIshani Kapallihttps://worldnewzdesk.com/article/man-suspected-of-murder-robbery-in-deadly-marysville-hit-and-run-heraldnet-com/https://worldnewzdesk.com/article/man-suspected-of-murder-robbery-in-deadly-marysville-hit-and-run-heraldnet-com/Police say a 55-year-old suspect deliberately ran over a 43-year-old man outside a Marysville apartment complex and took his backpack, according to court documents.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paige