Cinco de Mayo: What you should know about the famous unofficial holiday
It's not a major holiday in many parts of Mexico, but it is marked by celebrations across the United States. Here's what you should know about the history (as well as some misconceptions) about Cinco de Mayo.
It's not a major holiday in many parts of Mexico, but it is marked by celebrations across the United States. Here's what you should know about the history (as well as some misconceptions) about Cinco de Mayo.
NASA astronaut who has feuded with Russian space director shares tweets on how to disable Russian tanks
Retired U.S. astronaut Scott Kelly, who has publicly sparred with the head of Russia’s space agency, recently shared a Twitter thread containing advice on how to disable Russian tanks.
Retired U.S. astronaut Scott Kelly, who has publicly sparred with the head of Russia’s space agency, recently shared a Twitter thread containing advice on how to disable Russian tanks.
'Seemed like goodbye': Mariupol defenders make their stand
Some 2,000 Ukrainian fighters, by Russia's most recent estimate, were holed up in the tunnels and bunkers under the sprawling Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol.
Some 2,000 Ukrainian fighters, by Russia's most recent estimate, were holed up in the tunnels and bunkers under the sprawling Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol.
Kremlin says Western intel will not stop war as US reportedly helps Ukraine target Russian generals
Ukraine claims it has killed a dozen Russian generals.
Ukraine claims it has killed a dozen Russian generals.
Nearly 15M deaths associated with COVID-19, World Health Organization says
Scientists estimate there were between 13.3 million and 16.6 million deaths that were either caused directly by the coronavirus or were somehow attributed to the pandemic’s impact on health systems.
Scientists estimate there were between 13.3 million and 16.6 million deaths that were either caused directly by the coronavirus or were somehow attributed to the pandemic’s impact on health systems.
Cooking oils see historic price hikes due to Ukraine war
The United Nations says prices for world food commodities like grains and vegetable oils have reached their highest levels ever because of Russia's war in Ukraine.
The United Nations says prices for world food commodities like grains and vegetable oils have reached their highest levels ever because of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Fiji judge rules US can seize Russian superyacht but not right away
The yacht Amadea is worth $325 million and was stopped from leaving Fiji because of its links to Russia. But it’s not known which Russian oligarch owns it.
The yacht Amadea is worth $325 million and was stopped from leaving Fiji because of its links to Russia. But it’s not known which Russian oligarch owns it.
Russian airstrike on Mariupol theater likely left 600 dead, AP evidence suggests
The Russian bombing of the drama theater in Mariupol on March 16 stands out as the war's single deadliest known attack against civilians to date.
The Russian bombing of the drama theater in Mariupol on March 16 stands out as the war's single deadliest known attack against civilians to date.
EU chief calls for ban on Russian oil imports by end of 2022
The plan would phase out crude oil imports within six months.
The plan would phase out crude oil imports within six months.
Moulin Rouge's iconic windmill available on Airbnb for $1
Guests will also be treated to a three-course traditional French meal, seats to Moulin Rouge’s acclaimed show “Féerie,” and have backstage access.
Guests will also be treated to a three-course traditional French meal, seats to Moulin Rouge’s acclaimed show “Féerie,” and have backstage access.
Baseball autographed by Zelenskyy to be sold at auction, proceeds go to Ukraine
When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy autographed a baseball for an American collector in 2019, he probably had no idea it would one day be used to help his nation during a time of need.
When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy autographed a baseball for an American collector in 2019, he probably had no idea it would one day be used to help his nation during a time of need.
Brittney Griner now considered wrongfully detained, US officials say
WNBA star Brittney Griner was detained at an airport in February after Russian authorities said a search of her bag revealed vape cartridges containing traces of cannabis oil.
WNBA star Brittney Griner was detained at an airport in February after Russian authorities said a search of her bag revealed vape cartridges containing traces of cannabis oil.
Russian forces storm Mariupol steel plant as some evacuees reach safety
Ukrainian defenders of a steel plant in Mariupol say Russian forces have started to storm the the last pocket of resistance.
Ukrainian defenders of a steel plant in Mariupol say Russian forces have started to storm the the last pocket of resistance.
Madeleine McCann: Search for missing girl continues 15 years later
Last month, Portuguese prosecutors formally accused the latest suspect in the investigation.
Last month, Portuguese prosecutors formally accused the latest suspect in the investigation.
WNBA to honor Brittney Griner with league-wide floor decals
Russian authorities said a search of Brittney Griner's luggage revealed vape cartridges that allegedly contained oil derived from cannabis, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. She has a hearing set for May 19.
Russian authorities said a search of Brittney Griner's luggage revealed vape cartridges that allegedly contained oil derived from cannabis, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. She has a hearing set for May 19.
United Methodist bishops acknowledge breakup is imminent
The United Methodist Church’s Council of Bishops acknowledged the inevitable breakup of their denomination – a schism that will widen this weekend with the launch of a global movement led by theologically conservative Methodists.
The United Methodist Church’s Council of Bishops acknowledged the inevitable breakup of their denomination – a schism that will widen this weekend with the launch of a global movement led by theologically conservative Methodists.
100-year-old man breaks world record for longest career at same company
Walter Orthmann started working at the company when he was 15 years old.
Walter Orthmann started working at the company when he was 15 years old.
Civilians rescued from Mariupol steel plant head for safety
More than 100 people — including elderly women and mothers with small children — left the rubble-strewn Azovstal steelworks on Sunday and set out in buses and ambulances for the Ukrainian-controlled city of Zaporizhzhia.
More than 100 people — including elderly women and mothers with small children — left the rubble-strewn Azovstal steelworks on Sunday and set out in buses and ambulances for the Ukrainian-controlled city of Zaporizhzhia.
COVID-19 Omicron sub-variants dodge immunity from past infection, South African study finds
South Africa's health minister says it is likely the country has entered a new wave of COVID-19 earlier than expected as new infections and hospitalizations have risen rapidly over the past two weeks.
South Africa's health minister says it is likely the country has entered a new wave of COVID-19 earlier than expected as new infections and hospitalizations have risen rapidly over the past two weeks.
European Union moves forward in antitrust case against Apple
The European Union says Apple limiting access to its mobile payment system Apple Pay “has an exclusionary effect on competitors” and gives customers fewer choices for mobile wallets on iPhones.
The European Union says Apple limiting access to its mobile payment system Apple Pay “has an exclusionary effect on competitors” and gives customers fewer choices for mobile wallets on iPhones.