As Costa Ricans cast their ballots this Sunday, the election is defined by unprecedented security fears, economic inequality, and widespread political disenchantment, challenging the country's long-held identity as a peaceful and stable democracy.
Costa Ricans cast ballots Sunday in an election defined by soaring narco-violence, with ruling party candidate Laura Fernandez, promising a Bukele-style crackdown, favored to win. The vote signals a potential rightward shift and constitutional showdown in a nation struggling with its transformation into a major drug trafficking hub.
A former Google employee has filed a formal complaint with the SEC, accusing the tech giant of breaching its own AI ethics principles by providing customer support to an Israeli defense contractor using AI to analyze drone footage, according to documents obtained by The Washington Post.
A federal judge's decision not to halt 'Operation Metro Surge' in Minnesota has galvanized a second day of coast-to-coast demonstrations against aggressive immigration enforcement, amid rising tensions and allegations of federal overreach.
A Zamboni operator has died following a workplace collision at the Edora Pool Ice Center, prompting a city-wide safety review and temporary closure of the rink.
Two teens have filed a federal lawsuit against Saint Ann's School, claiming administrators failed to act on multiple red flags about a former teacher who coerced nude photos from them and later threatened to distribute the images.
Nearly two years after the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey in her Springfield home, former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson is serving a 20-year prison sentence for second-degree murder. The case, which drew national attention and a statement from President Biden, highlighted issues of police conduct and accountability.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Patrick Knight criticizes the Walz administration's approach to immigration enforcement, linking it to broader issues of governance and a recent fraud scandal, as he pitches a back-to-basics campaign platform.
The death of Alicia Harnishfeger, discovered under a downtown bridge during a severe cold snap, has sparked conversations about systemic failures in addressing homelessness intertwined with mental health and substance abuse crises.
The collapse of Shenzhen-based Jereh, a gold trading platform that operated with massive leverage and no physical backing, has left a trail of financial devastation for 150,000 retail investors, who now confront a controversial repayment plan offering mere fractions of their investments.
The death of 17-year-old Caden Nowicki marks the third fatal sledding incident in North Texas in less than a week, raising urgent questions about winter recreation safety.
Three executive members of a Northern Arizona University fraternity have been charged with hazing after an 18-year-old student died during an off-campus rush event, prompting a university suspension and renewed scrutiny of Greek life practices.
Los Angeles skincare entrepreneur Dawn DaLuise spent months believing a business competitor was terrorizing her, only to discover the real perpetrators were two close friends—a revelation detailed in a new true-crime documentary.
The search for Isabella Comas, last seen in Avondale on January 11, continues after her abandoned car was discovered with blood stains. Her boyfriend, Thomas Rodriguez, a convicted felon, is in custody on unrelated charges as authorities plead for public assistance.
Thousands demonstrated in Milan against the planned deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for the 2026 Winter Games, citing human rights concerns and viewing their presence as a symbol of democratic erosion in the United States.
Human remains believed to be those of 19-year-old Matthew Packard-Asai have been found off Kahili Beach, ending a days-long search after he was pulled into the ocean by strong surf.
ProPublica has identified the two federal agents involved in the January shooting of Alex Pretti, a case marked by disputed official narratives and calls for transparency.
A 51-year-old Airbnb host in Kissimmee has been arrested after multiple residents reported lewd behavior, including an incident involving a vacuum cleaner, at the Windsor Hills Resort community near Walt Disney World.
A fatal bus crash in southern Turkey's Antalya province has claimed nine lives and injured 26 others, with authorities citing wet roads, fog, and suspected speeding as contributing factors in the Sunday morning tragedy.
Christie Oster, a recently honored middle school educator in Lafayette Parish, faces serious felony charges following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a former student, casting a shadow over her celebrated career.
