Competitive eater medical student devours stack of Whopper burgers in just 17 minutes
Nela Zisser posted a video of herself eating 10 Burger King Whopper hamburgers as part of her adventurous food challenges on her YouTube channel.
Nela Zisser posted a video of herself eating 10 Burger King Whopper hamburgers as part of her adventurous food challenges on her YouTube channel.
Mandatory masks becoming the rule amid Europe's coronavirus uptick
Overall, Europe has seen over 201,000 deaths in the pandemic, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Experts say the true toll from the coronavirus worldwide is much higher, due to limited testing and other issues.
Overall, Europe has seen over 201,000 deaths in the pandemic, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Experts say the true toll from the coronavirus worldwide is much higher, due to limited testing and other issues.
UN: US protesters, journalists need their rights protected
Protesters and journalists in U.S. cities including Portland, Oregon, must be able to take part in peaceful demonstrations without risking arbitrary arrest, detention, the unnecessary use of force or other rights violations, the U.N. human rights office said Friday.
Protesters and journalists in U.S. cities including Portland, Oregon, must be able to take part in peaceful demonstrations without risking arbitrary arrest, detention, the unnecessary use of force or other rights violations, the U.N. human rights office said Friday.
Med student creates guide for diagnosing skin conditions on darker skin tones
The vast majority of examples of skin conditions or symptoms shown in medical textbooks are of people with white skin. Now, Malone Mukwende, a 20-year-old med student from London is working to change that.
The vast majority of examples of skin conditions or symptoms shown in medical textbooks are of people with white skin. Now, Malone Mukwende, a 20-year-old med student from London is working to change that.
Wildfires rage in Arctic, sea ice melts amid Siberian heatwave
Officials said the Arctic is heating more than twice as fast as the global average.
Officials said the Arctic is heating more than twice as fast as the global average.
China orders US to close consulate in Chengdu amid rising tensions
The move was a response to the Trump administration's order this week for Beijing to close its consulate in Houston.
The move was a response to the Trump administration's order this week for Beijing to close its consulate in Houston.
3-year-old dies in Belgium amid surge in cases
Belgian health authorities say a 3-year old girl has died after testing positive for the coronavirus amid a surge of infections in the country.
Belgian health authorities say a 3-year old girl has died after testing positive for the coronavirus amid a surge of infections in the country.
In struggle against pandemic, populist leaders fare poorly
The countries that top the rankings of COVID-19 deaths globally are not necessarily the poorest, the richest or even the most densely populated. But they do have one thing in common: They are led by populist, mold-breaking leaders.
The countries that top the rankings of COVID-19 deaths globally are not necessarily the poorest, the richest or even the most densely populated. But they do have one thing in common: They are led by populist, mold-breaking leaders.
6 months since Wuhan coronavirus lockdown
Thursday marked six months since a drastic lockdown was imposed on Wuhan, the original epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak.
Thursday marked six months since a drastic lockdown was imposed on Wuhan, the original epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak.
Dazzling comet will make closest approach to Earth July 23 — here’s how to watch
In March, the comet was faint, but this month, the comet is relatively easy to observe with binoculars or a telescope. This comet continues to brighten, and is becoming visible to the naked eye.
In March, the comet was faint, but this month, the comet is relatively easy to observe with binoculars or a telescope. This comet continues to brighten, and is becoming visible to the naked eye.
Auschwitz discovery: Heartbreaking finds made in children’s shoes
Experts at the Memorial and Museum at Auschwitz-Birkenau were preserving shoes that belonged to a child who died at the World War II Nazi concentration camp when they made a heartbreaking discovery.
Experts at the Memorial and Museum at Auschwitz-Birkenau were preserving shoes that belonged to a child who died at the World War II Nazi concentration camp when they made a heartbreaking discovery.
More than 15 million people have COVID-19 around the world, according to Johns Hopkins
As case counts surge across the world, organizations are racing to develop an effective COVID-19 vaccine.
As case counts surge across the world, organizations are racing to develop an effective COVID-19 vaccine.
‘Meat of the future’: KFC to ‘3D bioprint’ meat using ‘animal flesh cells’
KFC has partnered with a Russian bioprinting company to bring 3D printed chicken nuggets to the table.
KFC has partnered with a Russian bioprinting company to bring 3D printed chicken nuggets to the table.
2 boys saved when caught in falls in French apartment fire
Two young brothers were saved from an apartment fire in the southeastern French city of Grenoble when they dropped about 10 meters (33 feet) from a window and were caught by people below.
Two young brothers were saved from an apartment fire in the southeastern French city of Grenoble when they dropped about 10 meters (33 feet) from a window and were caught by people below.
Search for snatched toddler leads Mexican police to 23 abducted kids
Most of the children were between two and 15 years old, but three babies aged between 3 and 20 months were also found during a raid.
Most of the children were between two and 15 years old, but three babies aged between 3 and 20 months were also found during a raid.
Woman dodges swarm of flying ants at her home in UK
As summer continues, more people in the U.K. are reporting swarms of flying ants.
As summer continues, more people in the U.K. are reporting swarms of flying ants.
Nurse who was in coma for 40 days due to COVID-19 applauded by colleagues after hospital discharge
A senior nurse who was in a coma for 40 days after being diagnosed with COVID-19 was met with applause from her colleagues after being discharged.
A senior nurse who was in a coma for 40 days after being diagnosed with COVID-19 was met with applause from her colleagues after being discharged.
LinkedIn laying off nearly 1,000 workers
CEO Ryan Roslansky said that positions in its global sales and hiring offices will be eliminated.
CEO Ryan Roslansky said that positions in its global sales and hiring offices will be eliminated.
US accuses Chinese hackers in targeting of COVID-19 research
The Justice Department has accused two Chinese hackers of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars of trade secrets from companies across the world and more recently targeting firms developing a vaccine for the coronavirus.
The Justice Department has accused two Chinese hackers of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars of trade secrets from companies across the world and more recently targeting firms developing a vaccine for the coronavirus.
Pompeo says US should limit which human rights it defends
The Trump administration's top diplomat has alarmed human rights groups and others by calling for U.S. foreign policy to be based on the ideals of America's Founding Fathers.
The Trump administration's top diplomat has alarmed human rights groups and others by calling for U.S. foreign policy to be based on the ideals of America's Founding Fathers.