China is poised to unveil its next Five-Year Plan, placing a firm emphasis on environmental sustainability and the transition toward cleaner forms of energy. A Beijing-based report from China Daily highlights how this plan could merge economic aspirations with green commitments for a more sustainable future.

Thousands of volunteers have gathered in Placer County this week to pack 400,000 meals for malnourished children around the world. This annual event, known as the Placer Feed My Starving Children MobilePack, reflects a growing local dedication to tackling global hunger.

Wildfires in Los Angeles, Hawaii, and Canada have raised questions about whether large-scale blazes are truly increasing. Now, new research suggests that these costly and deadly events really are on the rise, prompting fresh scrutiny of their economic and human toll.

An early morning outage caught ChatGPT users off guard, with hundreds complaining that the AI bot stopped responding to prompts. The global scale of the issue raised concerns about the reliability of AI-powered services.

Alaska, best known for its frigid wilderness, recently hosted a pivotal US-Russia summit that showcased the state’s paradoxical character. While the landscape remains remote and inhospitable, its role as a diplomatic stage underlines the global importance of dialogue—even in the most unlikely places.

Universal Music Group has been named to TIME’s 2025 list of the 100 Most Influential Companies, marking the first time a major music company has received this honor. This recognition highlights UMG’s extraordinary impact on the global entertainment industry.

A woman who played a pivotal role in inspiring the Gaza flotilla believes their “message of humanity” has reached audiences worldwide. She reflects on the impact of their mission and the significance of spreading humanitarian messages.