Huge societal changes needed to keep nature, make Earth livable for humans, UN says
Humans are making Earth a broken and increasingly unlivable planet through climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. So the world must make dramatic changes to society, economics and daily life, a new United Nations report says.
Humans are making Earth a broken and increasingly unlivable planet through climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. So the world must make dramatic changes to society, economics and daily life, a new United Nations report says.
Biden administration says it's ready to join talks to resume 2015 Iran nuclear deal
The Biden administration says it's ready to join talks with Iran and world powers to discuss a return to the 2015 nuclear deal.
The Biden administration says it's ready to join talks with Iran and world powers to discuss a return to the 2015 nuclear deal.
NASA's Perseverance rover lands on Mars to look for signs of ancient life
NASA’s Perseverance rover, the biggest, most advanced rover to date, has landed on Mars in a mission to search for signs of ancient life on the red planet.
NASA’s Perseverance rover, the biggest, most advanced rover to date, has landed on Mars in a mission to search for signs of ancient life on the red planet.
Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with family amid Texas power crisis
A Republican source told FOX News that Sen. Ted Cruz flew to Cancun, Mexico, with his family this week as Texas dealt with a winter storm that left millions without power.
A Republican source told FOX News that Sen. Ted Cruz flew to Cancun, Mexico, with his family this week as Texas dealt with a winter storm that left millions without power.
Pandemic creates opportunities for Chinese New Year artists
Eleven oxen will help welcome in the new zodiac year and will be on display from February third until March 14. Each one is designed and painted by local artists.
Eleven oxen will help welcome in the new zodiac year and will be on display from February third until March 14. Each one is designed and painted by local artists.
Seiko Hashimoto named president of Tokyo's Olympic organizing committee
A woman has been named president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee. Seiko Hashimoto had been serving as Olympic minister and replaces 83-year-old Yoshiro Mori.
A woman has been named president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee. Seiko Hashimoto had been serving as Olympic minister and replaces 83-year-old Yoshiro Mori.
Driver surrenders in hit-and-run death of Nicki Minaj's father: Cops
A man was arrested on Long Island Wednesday after turning himself in for the hit-and-run death of rapper Nicki Minaj's father.
A man was arrested on Long Island Wednesday after turning himself in for the hit-and-run death of rapper Nicki Minaj's father.
FBI: North Korean hackers targeted banks, Sony movie studio
The Justice Department has charged three North Korean computer programmers in a broad range of global and destructive hacks, including targeting banks and a movie studio.
The Justice Department has charged three North Korean computer programmers in a broad range of global and destructive hacks, including targeting banks and a movie studio.
7-year-old boy dies after homemade igloo collapses on him
A 7-year-old boy died in Switzerland after a homemade igloo collapsed on him.
A 7-year-old boy died in Switzerland after a homemade igloo collapsed on him.
Ashley Judd shares photos of '55-hour' rescue in Africa
Ashley Judd is opening up about her recent '55 hour odyssey' in Africa after suffering a serious accident.
Ashley Judd is opening up about her recent '55 hour odyssey' in Africa after suffering a serious accident.
‘Major breakdown’ of polar vortex blamed for unusual winter weather around the world
Texas and Oklahoma are seeing record subzero temperatures. Greenland is warmer than normal. Snow fell in Greece and Turkey. Meteorologists call this one of the biggest, nastiest and longest-lasting polar vortex breakdowns they've seen.
Texas and Oklahoma are seeing record subzero temperatures. Greenland is warmer than normal. Snow fell in Greece and Turkey. Meteorologists call this one of the biggest, nastiest and longest-lasting polar vortex breakdowns they've seen.
Ashes to be sprinkled over parishioners' heads during pandemic Ash Wednesday
The coronavirus pandemic will change the way ashes are distributed to Christians worldwide on Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten season.
The coronavirus pandemic will change the way ashes are distributed to Christians worldwide on Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten season.
Price for one Bitcoin surpasses $50K for first time
The seemingly unstoppable rise of Bitcoin continued Tuesday with the cost of a single unit of the digital currency rising above $50,000 for the first time.
The seemingly unstoppable rise of Bitcoin continued Tuesday with the cost of a single unit of the digital currency rising above $50,000 for the first time.
Fauci awarded $1M prize from Israeli foundation for ‘defending science in the face of uninformed criticism’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, was awarded $1 million by the Dan David Foundation for “defending science in the face of uninformed criticism” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, was awarded $1 million by the Dan David Foundation for “defending science in the face of uninformed criticism” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Robots milk cows so farmers can sleep later; mental health benefits for both
Mickey Aylard used to wake up in the dead of night and milk a hundred cows. Now, a robot does the job.
Mickey Aylard used to wake up in the dead of night and milk a hundred cows. Now, a robot does the job.
Visionary salsa music legend Johnny Pacheco dead at 85
Salsa idol Johnny Pacheco, who was a co-founder of Fania Records, died Monday. He was 85.
Salsa idol Johnny Pacheco, who was a co-founder of Fania Records, died Monday. He was 85.
Britain's chief mouser celebrates 10 years on the prowl
Larry the cat, a four-legged inhabitant of London's 10 Downing St., is marking a decade as Britain's mouse-catcher in chief on Monday.
Larry the cat, a four-legged inhabitant of London's 10 Downing St., is marking a decade as Britain's mouse-catcher in chief on Monday.
WHO greenlights AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, opening door for use in the UN
The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca, likely allowing the U.N. health agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries worldwide.
The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca, likely allowing the U.N. health agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries worldwide.
New Zealand finds no new COVID-19 cases after largest city goes on lockdown for 1st time in 6 months
As people in Auckland adjust to a new lockdown, health officials say they’ve found no evidence the coronavirus has spread further in the community, raising hopes the restrictions might be short-lived.
As people in Auckland adjust to a new lockdown, health officials say they’ve found no evidence the coronavirus has spread further in the community, raising hopes the restrictions might be short-lived.
Cow attacks people in hospital waiting room
A cow on the loose ran into a hospital waiting room and attacked people waiting to see the doctor.
A cow on the loose ran into a hospital waiting room and attacked people waiting to see the doctor.