Teacher transforms students’ drawings of monsters into plush toys
A teacher in Melbourne, Australia, made handmade toys for her students based on their drawings.
A teacher in Melbourne, Australia, made handmade toys for her students based on their drawings.
Statue of Russian empress Catherine the Great removed in Ukrainian city of Odesa
Since Moscow's invasion, Ukrainian officials have accelerated efforts to erase the vestiges of Soviet and Russian influence from its public spaces.
Since Moscow's invasion, Ukrainian officials have accelerated efforts to erase the vestiges of Soviet and Russian influence from its public spaces.
Can’t stop at just one potato chip? Blame your genes, study says
A new study out of Japan focused on a genetic mechanism that had a strong correlation to the suppression of overeating high-calorie foods.
A new study out of Japan focused on a genetic mechanism that had a strong correlation to the suppression of overeating high-calorie foods.
Shiba inu who inspired Doge meme, cryptocurrency is gravely ill
Kabosu, the Shiba inu "doge" who brought you "such funny" and "much wow," is very sick.
Kabosu, the Shiba inu "doge" who brought you "such funny" and "much wow," is very sick.
Russia launches biggest wave of missile strikes in weeks across Ukraine
The attack is the latest in a series of Russian strikes targeting power and water supplies that have increased the Ukrainian population's suffering in freezing weather.
The attack is the latest in a series of Russian strikes targeting power and water supplies that have increased the Ukrainian population's suffering in freezing weather.
2022 In Review: Taking a look at the some of our major explainer stories this year
From the drought to abortion and elections, 2022 left people with a lot of questions. Throughout the year, we offered answers to some of the questions by publishing explainers on the pressing news topics of the day. Here's a look at some of the top explainer stories for 2022.
From the drought to abortion and elections, 2022 left people with a lot of questions. Throughout the year, we offered answers to some of the questions by publishing explainers on the pressing news topics of the day. Here's a look at some of the top explainer stories for 2022.
US to require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China
Other countries have taken similar steps in an effort to keep infections from spreading beyond China’s borders.
Other countries have taken similar steps in an effort to keep infections from spreading beyond China’s borders.
Legendary soccer star Pelé nears 1 month in hospital with no sign of improvement
One of Pelé’s daughters says she and her family are enduring moments of sadness and despair as the 82-year-old Brazilian soccer great’s hospitalization nears one month.
One of Pelé’s daughters says she and her family are enduring moments of sadness and despair as the 82-year-old Brazilian soccer great’s hospitalization nears one month.
Health of retired Pope Benedict XVI 'worsening,' Vatican says
Earlier Wednesday, Pope Francis asked the faithful to pray for Benedict and went to visit his predecessor in the monastery on Vatican grounds.
Earlier Wednesday, Pope Francis asked the faithful to pray for Benedict and went to visit his predecessor in the monastery on Vatican grounds.
Biggest news stories of 2022: Supreme Court, Russia-Ukraine top headlines
It was another turbulent year in the U.S. and across the globe.
It was another turbulent year in the U.S. and across the globe.
Bob Marley's grandson, Joseph 'Jo Mersa' Marley, dies at 31, reports say
“May he find Eternal Peace as we mourn his loss during this season of goodwill,” Jamaica's prime minister wrote in response to Jo Mersa Marley's death.
“May he find Eternal Peace as we mourn his loss during this season of goodwill,” Jamaica's prime minister wrote in response to Jo Mersa Marley's death.
World governments using COVID-19 tech to expand global surveillance
Now, from Beijing to Jerusalem to Hyderabad, India, and Perth, Australia, The Associated Press has found that authorities used these technologies and data to halt travel for activists and ordinary people, harass marginalized communities and link people’s health information to other surveillance and law enforcement tools.
Now, from Beijing to Jerusalem to Hyderabad, India, and Perth, Australia, The Associated Press has found that authorities used these technologies and data to halt travel for activists and ordinary people, harass marginalized communities and link people’s health information to other surveillance and law enforcement tools.
Climate in 2022: Extreme heat, drought, floods fueled by warming planet
By October, the U.S. had experienced 15 major weather disasters with losses exceeding $1 billion in damage each, according to NOAA.
By October, the U.S. had experienced 15 major weather disasters with losses exceeding $1 billion in damage each, according to NOAA.
South Korea lifts ban on imported full-body sex dolls
South Korea has formally lifted a ban on the import of full-body sex dolls, ending years of debate over how much the government can interfere in private life.
South Korea has formally lifted a ban on the import of full-body sex dolls, ending years of debate over how much the government can interfere in private life.
Flight canceled? Can you get a refund? Here's how to find out if you're owed money
Staying calm and knowing your rights can go a long way if your flight is canceled. Here’s some advice from experts for dealing with a flight cancellation.
Staying calm and knowing your rights can go a long way if your flight is canceled. Here’s some advice from experts for dealing with a flight cancellation.
South Korean military apologizes for failing to down North Korea’s drones
North Korean drones entered South Korean airspace for the first time since 2017 . The drone flights came days after South Korea said North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles, extending its record testing activities this year.
North Korean drones entered South Korean airspace for the first time since 2017 . The drone flights came days after South Korea said North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles, extending its record testing activities this year.
Notable deaths of 2022: The influential people we lost this year
As 2022 comes to a close, here's a look back at the actors, athletes, entertainers, creators and politicians who died this year.
As 2022 comes to a close, here's a look back at the actors, athletes, entertainers, creators and politicians who died this year.
Pope Francis orders return of Parthenon Sculpture fragments to Greece
The Vatican on Friday termed the gesture a “donation” from the pope to His Beatitude Ieronymos II, the Orthodox Christian archbishop of Athens and all Greece.
The Vatican on Friday termed the gesture a “donation” from the pope to His Beatitude Ieronymos II, the Orthodox Christian archbishop of Athens and all Greece.
Long COVID: Could mono virus or fat cells be playing a role?
Scientists are still trying to figure out why some people get long COVID and why a small portion have lasting symptoms. Here's some of the latest evidence.
Scientists are still trying to figure out why some people get long COVID and why a small portion have lasting symptoms. Here's some of the latest evidence.
King Charles' first Christmas address pays tribute to first responders, late queen
"Christmas is a particularly poignant time for all of us who have lost loved ones," Charles said. "We feel their absence ... and remember them in each cherished tradition."
"Christmas is a particularly poignant time for all of us who have lost loved ones," Charles said. "We feel their absence ... and remember them in each cherished tradition."