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WATCH: Is Europe bracing for its most dangerous six months of the Ukraine war?

After a call with the NATO Secretary General, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk told Poland and the world to prepare for "various scenarios," warning that the next six months will be decisive.

Chevron to boost Venezuela operations after Trump announces 'historic' venture for oil

Oil giant Chevron said Wednesday it will greatly expand its operations in Venezuela, days after President Trump announced plans for joint U.S. control of 65 million barrels of oil in the South American country.

Detroit Tigers' $4 million bet on a 12-year-old tests baseball's youngest frontier

The Detroit Tigers have reportedly struck a pre-agreement with a 12-year-old international prospect that would eventually be worth $4M, a deal that, if it holds up over the next several years, would rank among the youngest and richest handshake commitments in the sport's history.

Health and Human Services Department agency pushes states to ditch 'orphan tax'

Alex Adams, head of the federal government's Administration for Children and Families, has spent the last year on a mission to get states to stop imposing an "orphan tax" on kids who end up in foster families.

Russian security official threatens Germany with attacks, calls European countries terror sponsors

Russian Security Council official Dmitry Medvedev on Wednesday threatened to attack Germany's military production facilities that support Ukraine and said other sites in Berlin could be attacked as well.

Democrats' generational-change candidates fall flat in Massachusetts: Markey, Neal and Lynch all win

Sen. Ed Markey showed this week that age is just a number in the Massachusetts Democratic primary -- at least if you're liberal enough.

NGC2: Inside the Army's 'God Calculator' built to out-decide the enemy

Washington Times Defense and National Security Correspondent John T. Seward takes a deep dive into how the new command system is reshaping how soldiers plan, target and fight.

Experts confirm the one thing you should always do if you wake up in the middle of the night

Many of us handle a 3 a.m. wake-up the same way. We lie still, close our eyes, and wait. When that fails, we reach for the phone. Sleep specialists say the first instinct is the bigger mistake.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says data center protesters are falling for 'propaganda'

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says people protesting data centers are falling prey to foreign influence and should embrace the massive facilities.

Iran retaliates for U.S. strikes, claims American service members killed

Iran launched retaliatory strikes overnight on U.S. assets in the Middle East in the most expansive round of attacks since fighting resumed this week.

U.S. officials say Venezuela oil deal step toward progress despite lingering concerns

The deal to give the U.S. majority control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's proven oil reserves is a step toward stability and economic growth in the South American country, according to U.S. officials, even as major questions linger about the agreement's implications for citizens of the recovering nation.

Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for U.S. military strikes after a monthlong lull

Iran fired on U.S. allies in the Gulf early Wednesday following a night of American bombardment that Iranian officials say included a deadly strike on a wedding party.