Stephanie Sy

Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv killed at least 25, prompting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to vow heavy retaliation. Ukraine has launched mass drone attacks targeting Russian military installations and refineries, leading to reported fuel shortages in Russia.

Hopes of finding more earthquake survivors in Venezuela have faded six days after the disasters. The government reports 1,900 deaths, but estimates suggest 50,000 remain missing and 60,000 buildings may have collapsed on the northern coast.

Venezuelans are desperately searching for loved ones trapped under debris from back-to-back earthquakes that occurred five days ago. The Venezuelan government reported a death toll of 1,700, which is expected to rise.

Thousands are feared dead in Venezuela following twin earthquakes near Caracas. Rescue efforts and disaster response are underway as the U.S. Geological Survey estimates the disaster could have killed up to 10,000 people.

A record-breaking heat wave is affecting Europe, with France experiencing its hottest day ever for the second consecutive day and the UK and Spain hitting June record highs. Millions of people are under extreme heat conditions.

Federal student loans will undergo significant changes starting July 1, restructuring the loan system and repayment options for millions of borrowers. Changes include potential higher monthly payments, stricter borrowing caps, and fewer forgiveness options.

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is set to undergo additional repairs ahead of America’s 250th anniversary. Trump has claimed without evidence that vandals caused algae blooms and peeling paint at the pool since its renovation.

A new law in Tennessee has drawn criticism for potentially disrupting life-saving care for children of undocumented immigrants. Immigration enforcement efforts, particularly with state and local cooperation, continue despite reduced public visibility of ICE operations.

The Trump administration forced Anthropic to disable its new AI model due to security concerns, marking an unprecedented regulatory action as the government seeks to establish AI industry guardrails. The move was discussed by Stephanie Sy with Amrith Ramkumar of The Wall Street Journal.

President Trump claims the U.S. and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end the war, including a ceasefire in Israeli strikes. However, Israel's defense minister states forces will not withdraw from Lebanon, and Israelis express feeling caught in a bad deal and ongoing conflict.

President Trump is attending the White House Correspondents’ Dinner for the first time as president, after boycotting it in previous years. The event will take place on April 25 at the Washington Hilton, but hundreds of journalists have signed an open letter opposing his presence due to his attacks on the press.

President Trump is attending the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner for the first time as president after boycotting it in previous years. The event, hosted by the White House Correspondents Association (WHCA), will take place on April 25 at the Washington Hilton. Hundreds of journalists, including Dan Rather and Stephanie Sy, have signed an open letter criticizing Trump’s attacks on the press, calling his presence at the event contradictory to its purpose.

Over 200 journalists, including Dan Rather, signed an open letter urging the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) to confront President Donald Trump at the 2020 White House Correspondents' Dinner, citing his systematic attacks on press freedom. The letter highlights Trump's retaliatory actions against the media, including access bans, lawsuits, and verbal assaults, and demands the WHCA condemn his behavior during the event.