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Sudan's civil war has produced two rival centres of power with no internationally recognised government. The army-backed administration controls much of the formal state apparatus, while the Rapid Support Forces rules territory it holds. Washington's position is that neither represents legitimate constitutional governance, leaving the country without acknowledged authority as fighting continues.

Gold from Venezuela that the Trump administration brought into the United States is sitting unsold because American refiners are declining to process it, the New York Times reports. The report highlights how legal and reputational concerns around Venezuelan-sourced gold are stalling the administration's handling of the material, prompting debate over sanctions policy and supply-chain ethics.

A new comparison of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max finds the two models differ almost entirely in screen size and battery capacity, with little else separating them. The review argues this minimal gap between the pair is not a bad thing, suggesting buyers can choose based on size and battery life alone without sacrificing features.

A game developer posted on social media that it is 'Out of Touch' Thursday and asked followers for snack suggestions ahead of the weekend, saying they have only the equivalent of three US dollars left to spend. The post name-checks chips, street snacks and tofu, and has drawn a small amount of engagement from other users weighing in.

Social media users are commenting that Taylor Swift now appears to be married, pointing to her habit of constantly touching a ring as the giveaway. The observation has become a talking point among fans in the United States, with many sharing amused takes on the small body-language detail being read as confirmation of her marital status.

German footballer Christoph Kramer is promoting a new book, described as being about love and football. The World Cup-winning midfielder has been giving interviews saying many footballers are sensitive but train it out of themselves, and he has been handing out copies of his books for free on the street. German media including taz and Stern are covering the release and his unusual promotion tactics.

Candidates running for State House seats took part in an education-focused forum, where they laid out their positions on class sizes, school vouchers and mental health support for students. The event gave voters a direct comparison of the hopefuls' education policies ahead of the election, touching on some of the most contested school funding and wellbeing issues in the state.

Financial outlet 24/7 Wall St. published an analysis estimating how much a 58-year-old would need invested in dividend-paying assets to replace a $160,000 annual salary before retirement. The calculation reflects growing reader interest in early retirement math, dividend income strategies and how much capital is realistically required to live off investment income rather than a paycheck.

Researchers have introduced a new method for measuring how quickly the world's oceans are warming, and the results point to double-digit percentage differences compared with what established climate models predicted. The findings suggest current simulations may be underestimating or misestimating the rate of ocean heat uptake, a key factor in projecting sea level rise and global temperature changes.

England manager Thomas Tuchel has addressed whether he would continue selecting Manchester City players for the national team if the club were relegated, according to a report by Metro. With questions hanging over City's future amid potential punishment, Tuchel's stance is being closely followed by fans ahead of upcoming England squads and the build-up to the World Cup.

Tony Romo is leaving CBS Sports, closing a broadcasting tenure that began with enormous promise but, per The Athletic, devolved into a backward spiral of declining performance and criticism. Once praised as the NFL's next great color commentator after his record-breaking contract, Romo increasingly drew scrutiny for unprepared, meandering analysis, and his exit marks the end of that slide.

Dr. Mike, the physician known for breaking down health topics, explains how much protein people actually need and discusses how Quest Nutrition products fit into his personal routine. The piece walks through practical protein guidance while tying it to convenient nutrition choices, drawing attention from fitness audiences interested in evidence-based dieting advice.

A new write-up examines change coupling in software codebases, where even a one-line bug fix requires edits across ten files. It explains how tightly coupled components make simple changes expensive and error-prone, and why teams should identify and untangle these hidden dependencies to move faster and reduce risk.

A knowledge-base article on change coupling explains how software teams end up modifying many files for seemingly trivial fixes. It argues that tightly coupled code — where modules depend on each other — means a one-line change can ripple through ten files, and teams should measure and untangle these hidden dependencies to make maintenance cheaper and safer.

A new opinion piece argues that the United States spends too much money on K–12 education, joining a long-running debate over school funding levels and outcomes. The author's point-of-view column contends that rising per-pupil spending has not delivered proportional gains in student achievement, a claim likely to draw pushback from teachers' unions and education advocates.

China's aggressive national push into artificial intelligence has produced an unexpected problem: far more demand for AI services than the country's computing infrastructure can comfortably handle. Massive usage of Chinese AI platforms is straining data centers and compute capacity, turning rapid adoption into a logistical challenge for companies and policymakers.

A personal finance analysis asks how large an investment portfolio would need to be to generate dividends equal to the average monthly Social Security check, effectively doubling retirees' income. The piece taps into ongoing concern about whether Social Security benefits alone are enough to live on, and how much savers should set aside in dividend-paying stocks or funds to supplement their retirement income.

Financial commentators are examining how much Amazon's valuation could rise if the company improves margins in its core retail business. The discussion focuses on whether modest gains in retail profitability could unlock significant shareholder value, as investors watch how efficiency improvements and cost discipline feed through to earnings.

A widely circulated personal finance breakdown calculates the income needed to buy a $430,000 home with a mortgage rate of 7.28%. It walks through monthly payments, taxes and insurance, underscoring how elevated borrowing costs have pushed affordability out of reach for many buyers. Commenters note that at current rates, the income required to buy a typical-priced home remains historically high.

Travelers booking flights for the holiday season are facing higher fares than in previous years. USA Today is reporting on the price increases and breaking down how much more passengers can expect to pay for Thanksgiving and Christmas travel, with costs varying by route and booking timing.