Companies turn to robots to combat worker shortages
There were fears not that long ago that robots would one day take away our jobs. Now they're taking over because there are not enough people who want to take certain jobs.
There were fears not that long ago that robots would one day take away our jobs. Now they're taking over because there are not enough people who want to take certain jobs.
Sydney's stunning light festival illuminates opera house, other landmarks
Timelapse video shows the Vivid Sydney art festival projecting gorgeous displays on famous landmarks in Australia’s largest city.
Timelapse video shows the Vivid Sydney art festival projecting gorgeous displays on famous landmarks in Australia’s largest city.
ITA pilot falls asleep on NY to Rome flight, reports claim
An ITA Airways pilot has reportedly been fired after falling asleep during a flight from New York to Italy. The incident created a terror alert.
An ITA Airways pilot has reportedly been fired after falling asleep during a flight from New York to Italy. The incident created a terror alert.
Sales of e-cigarettes completely banned in Mexico
Mexico had already prohibited imports of the devices since at least October.
Mexico had already prohibited imports of the devices since at least October.
Caught on satellite: Phytoplankton bloom spotted off the mid-Atlantic
The combination of cool water, abundant sunshine, and enough nutrients triggered a massive phytoplankton bloom off the coast of the mid-Atlantic.
The combination of cool water, abundant sunshine, and enough nutrients triggered a massive phytoplankton bloom off the coast of the mid-Atlantic.
EU agrees to ban most Russian oil imports in bid to punish Moscow
In a move unthinkable just months ago, EU leaders agreed to cut around 90% of all Russian oil imports over the next six months.
In a move unthinkable just months ago, EU leaders agreed to cut around 90% of all Russian oil imports over the next six months.
Canadian PM Trudeau announces legislation to ‘freeze’ handgun ownership, buy back ‘assault-style weapons’
The minister of public safety called it Canada's 'most significant action on gun violence in a generation'
The minister of public safety called it Canada's 'most significant action on gun violence in a generation'
Category 2 Hurricane Agatha makes landfall on Mexico’s Pacific coast
Agatha is the strongest hurricane on record to hit that coastline in May, NHC says.
Agatha is the strongest hurricane on record to hit that coastline in May, NHC says.
Mexico tourist zone sees 1st hurricane in Pacific
Ominous grey skies and blowing sand cleared beaches in the popular destinations of Puerto Escondido, Puerto Angel and Huatulco.
Ominous grey skies and blowing sand cleared beaches in the popular destinations of Puerto Escondido, Puerto Angel and Huatulco.
Monkeypox won't turn into a pandemic, WHO expert believes
Monkeypox is known to spread when there is close physical contact with an infected person, their clothing or bedsheets.
Monkeypox is known to spread when there is close physical contact with an infected person, their clothing or bedsheets.
Group of teens trespassing on railroad narrowly dodge oncoming train
Officials say a group of teenagers can be seen trying to outrun the train and nearly getting run over.
Officials say a group of teenagers can be seen trying to outrun the train and nearly getting run over.
Nepal plane crash: 21 bodies recovered after wreckage found in mountains
Aerial photos of the Nepal plane crash site showed aircraft parts scattered on rocks and moss on the side of a mountain gorge.
Aerial photos of the Nepal plane crash site showed aircraft parts scattered on rocks and moss on the side of a mountain gorge.
Mona Lisa attacked with cake by man disguised as older woman in wheelchair
The Mona Lisa cake attack left a conspicuous white creamy smear on the glass but the famous work by Leonardo da Vinci wasn't damaged.
The Mona Lisa cake attack left a conspicuous white creamy smear on the glass but the famous work by Leonardo da Vinci wasn't damaged.
Plane missing in Nepal with 22 onboard
The aircraft lost contact with the airport tower close to landing in an area of deep river gorges and mountaintops.
The aircraft lost contact with the airport tower close to landing in an area of deep river gorges and mountaintops.
Putin blames West for food supply issues in 80-minute call with France, German leaders
Russian President Vladimir Putin held an 80-minute call with the leaders of France and Germany in which he warned against the continued transfers of Western weapons to Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin held an 80-minute call with the leaders of France and Germany in which he warned against the continued transfers of Western weapons to Ukraine.
Japan, US conduct fighter jet flight after China drill, North Korea missile firing
Japan’s military says Japanese and U.S. forces conducted a joint fighter jet flight over the Sea of Japan, in an apparent response to a Russia-China joint bomber flight while U.S. President Joe Biden was in Tokyo.
Japan’s military says Japanese and U.S. forces conducted a joint fighter jet flight over the Sea of Japan, in an apparent response to a Russia-China joint bomber flight while U.S. President Joe Biden was in Tokyo.
China and Russia veto new UN sanctions on North Korea
China and Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution sponsored by the United States on Thursday that would have imposed tough new sanctions on North Korea for its spate of intercontinental ballistic missile launches that can be used to deliver nuclear weapons.
China and Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution sponsored by the United States on Thursday that would have imposed tough new sanctions on North Korea for its spate of intercontinental ballistic missile launches that can be used to deliver nuclear weapons.
Carnival Freedom Fire: Part of cruise ship catches fire while docked at Grand Turk
Part of Carnival's Freedom cruise ship caught fire Thursday morning while docked at Grand Turk in the Turks and Caicos Islands, the cruise line said, sending dark black smoke into the air.
Part of Carnival's Freedom cruise ship caught fire Thursday morning while docked at Grand Turk in the Turks and Caicos Islands, the cruise line said, sending dark black smoke into the air.
Actor Kevin Spacey charged with four counts of sexual assault
Actor Kevin Spacey was charged with four counts of sexual assault against three men, Britain's Crown Prosecution Service announced Thursday.
Actor Kevin Spacey was charged with four counts of sexual assault against three men, Britain's Crown Prosecution Service announced Thursday.
Powerful earthquake shakes southern Peru
The U.S. Geological Survey said a magnitude 7.2 earthquake shook southern Peru on Thursday, though there were no immediate reports of damage or injury.
The U.S. Geological Survey said a magnitude 7.2 earthquake shook southern Peru on Thursday, though there were no immediate reports of damage or injury.