College student solves ‘revolutionary’ 2,500-year-old language puzzle
While researching for his Ph.D. thesis, Rishi Rajpopat decoded a 2,500-year-old rule, which makes it possible to use “the father of linguistics” Pāṇini’s “language machine.”
While researching for his Ph.D. thesis, Rishi Rajpopat decoded a 2,500-year-old rule, which makes it possible to use “the father of linguistics” Pāṇini’s “language machine.”
Video: Chinese fighter jet flies dangerously close to US Air Force plane
The Chinese fighter jet flew so close, the U.S. Air Force pilot had to maneuver to avoid a collision.
The Chinese fighter jet flew so close, the U.S. Air Force pilot had to maneuver to avoid a collision.
Sports in 2022: A look at this year's top stories
As we get ready to ring in 2023, we're taking a look back at the top stories in the world of sports from this year.
As we get ready to ring in 2023, we're taking a look back at the top stories in the world of sports from this year.
Andrew Tate arrested in Romania on charges of human trafficking, rape
The divisive social media personality and former professional kickboxer was previously banned from various platforms for expressing misogynistic views and hate speech.
The divisive social media personality and former professional kickboxer was previously banned from various platforms for expressing misogynistic views and hate speech.
Starbucks to change number of rewards 'stars' needed for free drinks in February
Starbucks is also changing what tiers certain food, drinks, and other products can get redeemed through.
Starbucks is also changing what tiers certain food, drinks, and other products can get redeemed through.
Pelé, legendary Brazilian soccer star, dies at 82
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé, winner of record 3 World Cups and standard-bearer for ‘the beautiful game,’ has died at 82.
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé, winner of record 3 World Cups and standard-bearer for ‘the beautiful game,’ has died at 82.
World population projected to hit 7.9 billion on New Year’s Day
A combination of births, deaths, and international migration increases the U.S. population by a person every 27 seconds, Census Bureau data finds.
A combination of births, deaths, and international migration increases the U.S. population by a person every 27 seconds, Census Bureau data finds.
Lakefront neighborhood transforms into surreal frozen wonderland after blizzard's onslaught
The community of Crystal Beach, just across the water and border from Buffalo, found itself blasted by wind-blown spray off Lake Erie for hours as temperatures dipped into single digits, freezing all the water draped along the homes' lake-facing side.
The community of Crystal Beach, just across the water and border from Buffalo, found itself blasted by wind-blown spray off Lake Erie for hours as temperatures dipped into single digits, freezing all the water draped along the homes' lake-facing side.
French serial killer 'The Serpent' freed from Nepal prison
Confessed French serial killer Charles Sobhraj was freed from prison in Nepal on Friday after serving most of his sentence for killing American and Canadian backpackers. The crimes were dramatized in a series co-produced by Netflix called "The Serpent."
Confessed French serial killer Charles Sobhraj was freed from prison in Nepal on Friday after serving most of his sentence for killing American and Canadian backpackers. The crimes were dramatized in a series co-produced by Netflix called "The Serpent."
Vivienne Westwood, influential British fashion designer, dies at 81
Vivienne Westwood’s fashion career began in the 1970s with the punk explosion.
Vivienne Westwood’s fashion career began in the 1970s with the punk explosion.
Massive fire at Cambodia hotel casino kills at least 19, officials say
Thai media reported dozens of Thais were trapped and Cambodian rescuers say calls for help were heard hours after the fire began.
Thai media reported dozens of Thais were trapped and Cambodian rescuers say calls for help were heard hours after the fire began.
Viking burial site discovered in backyard in Norway
A Viking burial site was discovered in a backyard in Oslo, Norway, where archeologists were brought in to excavate a site in the city's Holmen neighborhood.
A Viking burial site was discovered in a backyard in Oslo, Norway, where archeologists were brought in to excavate a site in the city's Holmen neighborhood.
Man, 2 dogs rescued by U.S. Coast Guard as disabled sailboat wrecks against rocks
The trio was sailing about 45 miles west of Victoria, British Columbia in the Strait of Juan de Fuca Tuesday night when the boat lost power and grounded, smashing against the rocks, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
The trio was sailing about 45 miles west of Victoria, British Columbia in the Strait of Juan de Fuca Tuesday night when the boat lost power and grounded, smashing against the rocks, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
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.