PoliticsRep. James Clyburn, a South Carolina Democrat, told Meet the Press that Congress should expand the Supreme Court to 13 justices who would follow America’s constitutional foundations.
PoliticsRep. James Clyburn, a South Carolina Democrat, told Meet the Press that Congress should expand the Supreme Court to 13 justices who would follow America’s constitutional foundations.
EconomyShein is moving toward a Hong Kong listing valued at about $26.5 billion, around one-quarter of its 2022 peak. Earlier attempts to list in New York and London faced regulatory hurdles. The fast-fashion company is presenting plans to expand beyond its main brand through acquisitions or partnerships with other labels.
ScienceNASA has launched a new space telescope named for Nancy Grace Roman, a renowned American astronomer who was NASA’s first female executive during the 1960s and 1970s.
CultureYouTube creators are converting online followings into big-screen opportunities. Filmmakers such as Alex Kister have moved from DIY horror videos toward studio deals, while platforms, distributors and FAST services create new routes to revenue and audiences. The creator boom is also saturating the market, making entry easier but success harder.
PoliticsIn an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, says he is confident Republicans will retain their Senate majority as Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton face a competitive Texas Senate race.
WorldFilipinos and Thais form Greenland’s largest foreign communities, attracted by jobs, higher wages and hopes for a better life. But President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to take control of the island have unsettled them, leaving migrants in the capital Nuuk facing an uncertain future.
PoliticsSen. Ted Cruz says Venezuela needs “democratic free elections” after the United States announced an oil deal with the country. Cruz says the agreement could have a “very positive impact on gas prices.”
PoliticsSen. Ted Cruz of Texas said he plans to campaign “nonstop” ahead of the midterm elections. Asked whether he is considering a 2028 presidential bid, Cruz replied that “there’s a time for every season.”
EconomyVenezuela says it will retain sovereignty over its resources despite a 25-year oil agreement with the United States, under which Washington would control a fifth of its reserves. Donald Trump called it the biggest oil deal in history, while Caracas said the US$100 billion investment could revive the Venezuelan economy.
OtherTexas resident Nicole Parker was riding the Rocky Mountain coaster at Copper Mountain when, according to her attorney, she was thrown from the car as it rounded a turn despite wearing a seatbelt.
EconomyG20 finance officials are meeting in North Carolina with sovereign debt, global imbalances and economic growth on the agenda. CSIS economics director Philip Luck says the U.S. and its partners increasingly disagree about both the problems and the solutions. A separate technology meeting will include Elon Musk, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and OpenAI’s Sam Altman to discuss AI and emerging technologies as Washington advocates lighter regulation.
WorldRescue operations for more than 3,000 people reported missing along the Nepal-Tibet Himalayan border have been hindered by the threat of further flooding. Heavy rain has raised the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers, forcing teams to retreat to safer ground. India and China have sent specialist teams to search for more than 100 workers believed trapped in hydropower tunnels in Nuwakot district. Nepal says at least 734 people have died.
PoliticsPaula Knauss Selph remembers her son, Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss, one of the 13 U.S. service members killed in the 2021 Kabul airport attack. She also discusses the R2 Factor foundation’s work supporting veterans and ROTC.
WorldNepal has warned that river levels are rising as rescue teams search for more than 3,000 people missing since Wednesday’s devastating flash flood. Heavy rain continues in the Himalayan border district of Rasuwa, where a newly formed barrier lake is hindering the operation. Authorities urged residents and rescuers to remain cautious.
WorldOfficials say more than 700 people have died and over 3,000 remain missing after a devastating flood buried homes and buildings in mud. Entire neighborhoods were flattened as rescuers continued searching for victims.
WorldA boat carrying nearly 270 people has capsized off northern Cyprus, prompting a search-and-rescue operation. Turkey’s Interior Ministry said it began taking on water about four nautical miles from Kyrenia Port and risked sinking. The prime minister of the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus reported deaths and injuries.
WorldAt least seven people have died after a catamaran ferry carrying 267 passengers and crew overturned off northern Cyprus, authorities say. Turkey’s ambassador to Nicosia said 172 people were rescued, some taken to hospital, while 89 remain missing.
WorldFour days after catastrophic floods killed more than 750 people, over 3,000 remain missing and hopes of finding survivors are fading. More heavy rain and flooding are forecast across the region, leaving the situation deeply concerning.
CultureKristen Welker reflects on Dolly Parton’s legacy in Washington. The singer died Tuesday at age 80 and was remembered as a figure beloved by presidents across party lines.
PoliticsThe Trump administration’s agreement giving a US-led venture access to 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil could transform the two countries’ economic relationship. Questions remain about the deal’s political durability and whether it will trigger a backlash in Venezuela, while Victoria Coates argues it could attract US investment and revive the country’s energy sector.
WorldRiver levels rose in Roshuki Bazar, Nepal, prompting residents to gather on higher ground for safety as rescuers searched for survivors.
PoliticsJoint military drills between the United States and South Korea have been cut in half after President Donald Trump called for a reduction, citing his close relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. A Pentagon official said Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield was substantially reduced while training to improve tactical capability continued.
OtherCostco rotisserie chicken, marmots causing trouble for hikers and a dust issue at Starbucks are among the stories highlighted by Bloomberg’s Lisa Mateo, Christina Ruffini and Bailey Lipschultz on Bloomberg This Weekend.
ScienceNASA officials are holding a press briefing after the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope successfully launched from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.