'Barbie' hits $1 billion in ticket sales, breaking record for female directors
In modern box office history, just 53 movies have made over $1 billion -- and “Barbie" is now the biggest to be directed by one woman, Greta Gerwig.
In modern box office history, just 53 movies have made over $1 billion -- and “Barbie" is now the biggest to be directed by one woman, Greta Gerwig.
Nigerian stowaways survive 14-day trip across Atlantic on ship's rudder, drank ocean water: report
The group of Nigerian stowaways survived for two weeks on the cargo ship's rudder by reportedly drinking the ocean water crashing below them.
The group of Nigerian stowaways survived for two weeks on the cargo ship's rudder by reportedly drinking the ocean water crashing below them.
Pakistan train derailment: Dozens killed, more than 90 hurt
A train derailed in southern Pakistan on Sunday, killing 30 people and injuring more than 90 others as rescue operations completed by early evening, officials said.
A train derailed in southern Pakistan on Sunday, killing 30 people and injuring more than 90 others as rescue operations completed by early evening, officials said.
Man spends $16K on dog costume, pilot flies plane in penis pattern: This week's offbeat headlines
Check out these stories about a frustrated pilot flying his plane in a penis pattern, a viral video of a bear on its hind legs, a naked man breaking into a Mesa store, and more.
Check out these stories about a frustrated pilot flying his plane in a penis pattern, a viral video of a bear on its hind legs, a naked man breaking into a Mesa store, and more.
'Monster hunters' wanted to join search in Scotland for Loch Ness monster
This search for the Loch Ness monster is being called the largest search for the mythical lake creature since the 1970s. Are you the person to join?
This search for the Loch Ness monster is being called the largest search for the mythical lake creature since the 1970s. Are you the person to join?
Webb Space Telescope captures stunning shots of Ring Nebula
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured stunning new images of the Ring Nebula.
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured stunning new images of the Ring Nebula.
United Arab Emirates to release 'Barbie' movie after delay over content issues
The movie features several actors as “Barbies” and “Kens,” including Hari Nef, a transgender actress who plays one of the Barbies.
The movie features several actors as “Barbies” and “Kens,” including Hari Nef, a transgender actress who plays one of the Barbies.
Frustrated Lufthansa pilot flies plane in 15-mile long penis pattern after being diverted to different airport
A Lufthansa pilot reportedly flew a plane full of passengers in a flight pattern that resembled a penis on radar after being asked to divert the flight to a different airport.
A Lufthansa pilot reportedly flew a plane full of passengers in a flight pattern that resembled a penis on radar after being asked to divert the flight to a different airport.
Paris Olympics: Rains set back test of preparations for swimming in the Seine
Heavy rains have set back plans to test Paris’ readiness for swimmers to race in the River Seine at next year’s Summer Olympics.
Heavy rains have set back plans to test Paris’ readiness for swimmers to race in the River Seine at next year’s Summer Olympics.
Photos: See Freddie Mercury's stage costumes and song drafts on display before auction
Items on display include Mercury's flamboyant stage costumes, handwritten drafts of "Bohemian Rhapsody" and the baby grand piano he used to compose Queen's greatest hits.
Items on display include Mercury's flamboyant stage costumes, handwritten drafts of "Bohemian Rhapsody" and the baby grand piano he used to compose Queen's greatest hits.
White House says top Russian official spoke to North Korea about raising sale of munitions to Moscow
In March, White House officials said they gathered intel that showed that Russia was looking to broker a deal with North Korea, in which Moscow would provide the North with needed food and other items in return for munitions.
In March, White House officials said they gathered intel that showed that Russia was looking to broker a deal with North Korea, in which Moscow would provide the North with needed food and other items in return for munitions.
2 US Navy sailors arrested for allegedly sharing military secrets with China: DOJ
The DOJ said 26-year-old Petty Officer Wenheng Zhao, who worked at the Naval Base Ventura County in Port Hueneme, allegedly received bribes for sending sensitive US military information to a Chinese intelligence officer. A second sailor based in San Diego was also arrested.
The DOJ said 26-year-old Petty Officer Wenheng Zhao, who worked at the Naval Base Ventura County in Port Hueneme, allegedly received bribes for sending sensitive US military information to a Chinese intelligence officer. A second sailor based in San Diego was also arrested.
Andrew Tate released from house arrest while awaiting human trafficking, rape trial
Andrew Tate, who has been accused of peddling conspiracy theories online, has claimed that prosecutors have no evidence against him and that there is a political conspiracy to silence him.
Andrew Tate, who has been accused of peddling conspiracy theories online, has claimed that prosecutors have no evidence against him and that there is a political conspiracy to silence him.
Women’s World Cup: What’s next? | August 4, 2023
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is about to enter the knockout phase. Here are the superstars to look for, the stories to follow and all the details on how to watch.
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is about to enter the knockout phase. Here are the superstars to look for, the stories to follow and all the details on how to watch.
China proposes limit for children’s smartphone time to a maximum of 2 hours daily
Chinese regulators proposed rules on Wednesday that would limit the amount of smartphone screen time for children.
Chinese regulators proposed rules on Wednesday that would limit the amount of smartphone screen time for children.
English zoo confirms: Viral Chinese bears are not people in costume
Video of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs at a zoo in China went viral this week, prompting speculation that the bear was actually a human in costume.
Video of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs at a zoo in China went viral this week, prompting speculation that the bear was actually a human in costume.
Antarctica gets ‘taste of summer’ as watermelons bloom in coldest place on Earth
August is the coldest winter month at the arctic station Vostok, when temperatures average nearly 92 degrees below zero.
August is the coldest winter month at the arctic station Vostok, when temperatures average nearly 92 degrees below zero.
The Eras Tour: Taylor Swift adds 15 additional shows in 2024
Taylor Swift's era isn't over just yet. The singer-songwriter announced 15 additional Eras Tour shows coming in the fall of 2024.
Taylor Swift's era isn't over just yet. The singer-songwriter announced 15 additional Eras Tour shows coming in the fall of 2024.
East Bay church group volunteers trapped in Niger after military coup
There is growing concern for the members of a church mission group in the East Bay, who are now trapped in the West African nation of Niger, after a military coup seized power from the country’s democratically elected president one week ago.
There is growing concern for the members of a church mission group in the East Bay, who are now trapped in the West African nation of Niger, after a military coup seized power from the country’s democratically elected president one week ago.
Ancient whale unearthed in Peru could be heaviest animal ever
A new species of ancient whale might be the heaviest animal ever found. Scientists reported Wednesday that the creature could challenge the blue whale’s title as the heaviest animal to live on Earth.
A new species of ancient whale might be the heaviest animal ever found. Scientists reported Wednesday that the creature could challenge the blue whale’s title as the heaviest animal to live on Earth.