Sunnyvale - In a major legal development this week, Google has agreed to pay $135 million to settle a nationwide class action lawsuit involving alleged data privacy violations affecting nearly 200 million Android users in the United States. The settlement, which received preliminary approval in federal court on Monday, marks one of the largest privacy-related payouts in Google’s history.

Sacramento - Congressman Eric Swalwell today said he will end his campaign for California governor and resign from Congress later this month, citing a “strategic recalibration” ahead of a potential 2028 presidential run.

Washington, D.C. — The U.S. State Department on Saturday issued a heightened travel advisory for Nigeria and Somalia, citing what officials described as a “rapidly deteriorating security situation” believed to be connected to recent waves of deportations from the United States involving individuals with criminal records.

Islamabad — U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s diplomatic visit to Pakistan this week took an unexpected turn when an apparently innocent dinner request drew attention away from a series of delicate negotiations intended to advance a peace framework between the United States and Iran.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — First Lady Melania Trump delivered an unusual public statement to reporters on Thursday, firmly denying any personal relationship with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein amid renewed scrutiny tied to recently surfaced documents and longstanding public speculation.

Atlanta - The National Football League is reportedly considering an unprecedented plan to automatically register all U.S. high-school seniors for the NFL Draft, according to league insiders familiar with early-stage policy discussions.

Washington - First lady and accomplished chef Usha Vance is being credited with popularizing an unconventional fusion dish: Chelow Kebab tacos, a blend of Persian and Mexican culinary traditions positioned as a fresh take on the familiar “Taco Tuesday.”

The dish, which combines elements of traditional chelow kebab—typically consisting of seasoned grilled meat served with rice—with the handheld format of a taco, has been shared informally among acquaintances and online audiences.