NASA: Asteroid will miss but come close to Earth
NASA said Wednesday that this newly discovered asteroid will zoom 2,200 miles above the southern tip of South America.
NASA said Wednesday that this newly discovered asteroid will zoom 2,200 miles above the southern tip of South America.
Mexico issues alert over social media tranquilizer ‘challenge'
Health authorities in Mexico issued an alert Wednesday over an internet "challenge" in which groups of students at three schools in Mexico have taken tranquilizers vying to see who can stay awake longer.
Health authorities in Mexico issued an alert Wednesday over an internet "challenge" in which groups of students at three schools in Mexico have taken tranquilizers vying to see who can stay awake longer.
Netherlands to ban flat-faced dogs, cats with folded ears due to ‘miserable’ health conditions
People who already own pets with a flat face or folded ears when the ban is put in place will be allowed to keep them until they pass away.
People who already own pets with a flat face or folded ears when the ban is put in place will be allowed to keep them until they pass away.
3M cutting thousands of jobs, profits tumble
3M, the maker of Scotch Tape and Post It Notes, said it will cut 2,500 jobs globally after fourth-quarter profits plummeted amid a slowing economy.
3M, the maker of Scotch Tape and Post It Notes, said it will cut 2,500 jobs globally after fourth-quarter profits plummeted amid a slowing economy.
Pope Francis says homosexuality is a ‘sin,’ but ‘not a crime’
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
Massive seal running amok in Australia town
A large seal was captured on video running through a small town in Australia this month.
A large seal was captured on video running through a small town in Australia this month.
Beyoncé inaugurates luxury Dubai resort with first live performance in 4 years
Beyoncé is back again-this time making waves in Atlantis of Dubai.
Beyoncé is back again-this time making waves in Atlantis of Dubai.
Ryanair flight safely lands in Greece after bomb scare
The plane and the passengers were searched and no bomb was found, police said in a statement.
The plane and the passengers were searched and no bomb was found, police said in a statement.
Peru closes Machu Picchu, hundreds of tourists stuck as anti-government protests grow
The iconic Incan citadel dates to the 15th century and is often referred to as one of the new seven wonders of the world.
The iconic Incan citadel dates to the 15th century and is often referred to as one of the new seven wonders of the world.
Lunar New Year 2023: What to know about the Year of the Rabbit
More than a billion people worldwide will celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. Here's what to know about the two-week-long festival.
More than a billion people worldwide will celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. Here's what to know about the two-week-long festival.
In Pakistan, trans men search for inclusion, visibility
Aman, a 22-year-old transgender man from the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, says he was always close to his father. When he was little and it was cold out, his father held his hands to warm them. When he was at university, his father would wait until he got home to eat dinner together, regardless of how late it was.
Aman, a 22-year-old transgender man from the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, says he was always close to his father. When he was little and it was cold out, his father held his hands to warm them. When he was at university, his father would wait until he got home to eat dinner together, regardless of how late it was.
Mexican authorities find bullet-riddled car of missing Ohio man, bodies buried nearby: report
Jose Gutierrez, 36, has been missing since December after traveling to Mexico to visit his fiancée.
Jose Gutierrez, 36, has been missing since December after traveling to Mexico to visit his fiancée.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologizes after fined by police for not wearing seat belt
Sunak has apologized for making an “error of judgment” while filming a message for Instagram from the back of an official government car during a visit to northwest England on Thursday.
Sunak has apologized for making an “error of judgment” while filming a message for Instagram from the back of an official government car during a visit to northwest England on Thursday.
Watch: Drone video captures the world’s largest hatching of baby turtles
Between mid-December and early January, millions of baby river turtles emerged from the sandy beaches of the Amazon’s Guaporé/Inténez River.
Between mid-December and early January, millions of baby river turtles emerged from the sandy beaches of the Amazon’s Guaporé/Inténez River.
At least 145 people feared dead after Congo boat sinking
At least 145 passengers are missing and feared dead after a motorized boat overloaded with goods and animals sank at night on a river in northwestern Congo, authorities said Thursday.
At least 145 passengers are missing and feared dead after a motorized boat overloaded with goods and animals sank at night on a river in northwestern Congo, authorities said Thursday.
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces resignation
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leaving office after nearly six years in which she was praised globally for her empathetic handling of the nation’s worst mass-shooting and health-driven response to the coronavirus pandemic.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leaving office after nearly six years in which she was praised globally for her empathetic handling of the nation’s worst mass-shooting and health-driven response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Scientists divert lightning strikes using lasers
A demonstration was conducted on a mountain in Switzerland.
A demonstration was conducted on a mountain in Switzerland.
10 dismembered bodies found buried in central Mexico, authorities say
Nine men connected to a drug cartel were arrested after the men kidnapped a woman and began cutting off her fingers, prosecutors said.
Nine men connected to a drug cartel were arrested after the men kidnapped a woman and began cutting off her fingers, prosecutors said.
Argentinian girl, 12, dies after attempting TikTok choking challenge, reports say
'I believe someone encouraged her to do it,' the victim's aunt tells a media outlet.
'I believe someone encouraged her to do it,' the victim's aunt tells a media outlet.
China records 1st population decline in decades as births drop
China has long been the world's most populous nation but is expected to soon be overtaken by India — if it has not already.
China has long been the world's most populous nation but is expected to soon be overtaken by India — if it has not already.