Maya Chen reports on international politics, conflict and diplomacy. She specializes in explaining how global events shape U.S. security, trade and migration, and how decisions made abroad ripple into life at home.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an era where headphones and noise-cancelling devices dominate daily life, staying aware of crucial sounds like smoke alarms…
BEDFORDSHIRE, England — At just 19 years old, Hope Roberts has transformed a childhood affection for plush toys into a Guinness World…
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — The annual tradition of pushing human and animal limits took a delightfully bizarre turn in 2025, with Guinness…
ORCUTT, Calif. — In an unusual rescue operation on the morning of December 22, 2025, firefighters and animal control officers in Santa…
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Pedestrians navigating the streets of Christchurch recently encountered a series of puzzling signs that seemed to come straight…
ORKNEY, Scotland — A team of dedicated marine animal rescuers successfully freed a seal pup stuck between large boulders on Westray, one…
SIDMOUTH, England — A striking orange-red lifeboat that mysteriously appeared on a beach in Sidmouth, Devon, has been identified as a missing…
RANDALLSTOWN, Md. — In an unusual but fortunate turn of events, a Maryland woman’s methodical approach to purchasing lottery tickets led to…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the holiday shopping frenzy intensifies, cybersecurity experts are warning consumers about a surge in phishing scams masquerading as…