European Union lawmakers approve proposed ban on selling combustion-engine cars in 2035
European Union lawmakers have approved a proposed ban on selling new cars with combustion engines in 2035 to step up the fight against global warming.
European Union lawmakers have approved a proposed ban on selling new cars with combustion engines in 2035 to step up the fight against global warming.
Food waste cement: A gingerbread house-style building option
In the near future, edible houses may no longer just be found in fairy tales.
In the near future, edible houses may no longer just be found in fairy tales.
Study suggests genetic cancer risks could be enhanced by metabolism
A Canadian professor believes deepening our understanding of how the metabolism works, combined with making healthy lifestyle changes, can lower cancer risks.
A Canadian professor believes deepening our understanding of how the metabolism works, combined with making healthy lifestyle changes, can lower cancer risks.
The name bank: Ikea baby name 'catalog' has more than 800 listings
Ikea names its products after Swedish towns, lakes and other geographical features, but also uses names that have traditionally gone to people.
Ikea names its products after Swedish towns, lakes and other geographical features, but also uses names that have traditionally gone to people.
Teacher killed, 9 hurt after driver hits school group in Berlin
Authorities say a teacher was killed and nine people were seriously injured after a man drove a car into a German school group standing in a popular Berlin shopping district.
Authorities say a teacher was killed and nine people were seriously injured after a man drove a car into a German school group standing in a popular Berlin shopping district.
Watch: Trombone-playing music teacher scares off bear from Canadian school
The black bear was spotted lingering near a garbage bin outside a school on Canada’s Vancouver Island.
The black bear was spotted lingering near a garbage bin outside a school on Canada’s Vancouver Island.
Brittney Griner’s fate tangled up with other Americans held in Russia
Brittney Griner is not only one of the most dominant figures in her sport but also a prominent gay, Black woman. That has prompted questions about the role race and sexual identity are playing in a country where authorities have been hostile to the LGBTQ community, and about whether her case would get more attention if it involved a white male athlete.
Brittney Griner is not only one of the most dominant figures in her sport but also a prominent gay, Black woman. That has prompted questions about the role race and sexual identity are playing in a country where authorities have been hostile to the LGBTQ community, and about whether her case would get more attention if it involved a white male athlete.
6 Special Olympic Games participants from Haiti reported missing in Florida, deputies say
Six members of the Haiti delegation participating in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando have been reported missing, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Six members of the Haiti delegation participating in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando have been reported missing, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Amazon reports blocking 4 billion counterfeit listings in 2021
Counterfeit sellers have hurt online retailers like Amazon, and the company has ramped up efforts to combat the problem in recent years.
Counterfeit sellers have hurt online retailers like Amazon, and the company has ramped up efforts to combat the problem in recent years.
Mexican footbridge collapses during inaugural walk by mayor
The mayor of the Mexican city of Cuernavaca was proudly inaugurating a footbridge over a scenic stream when the span collapsed, sending him and about two dozen people plunging into a gully.
The mayor of the Mexican city of Cuernavaca was proudly inaugurating a footbridge over a scenic stream when the span collapsed, sending him and about two dozen people plunging into a gully.
Harris discusses attracting investments to Central America to tackle migration issues
Vice President Kamala Harris says the Biden administration's work to attract investment to Central America has generated $3.2 billion in private-sector commitments.
Vice President Kamala Harris says the Biden administration's work to attract investment to Central America has generated $3.2 billion in private-sector commitments.
Police release sketch of girl found dead in Toronto dumpster
A little girl whose body was found in a Toronto dumpster last month was likely never reported missing, the head of the city’s homicide squad said Tuesday.
A little girl whose body was found in a Toronto dumpster last month was likely never reported missing, the head of the city’s homicide squad said Tuesday.
Indian man reportedly divorces wife because she only cooked instant noodles
The judge presiding over the divorce case reportedly called it the “Maggi case” because Maggi instant noodles were the woman’s food of choice when feeding her husband.
The judge presiding over the divorce case reportedly called it the “Maggi case” because Maggi instant noodles were the woman’s food of choice when feeding her husband.
One plug and done: EU to require common way to charge phones
The new rules start in 2024 and will only require people to have a USB Type-C cable to charge electronic devices, including cell phones, tablets, e-readers, and digital cameras.
The new rules start in 2024 and will only require people to have a USB Type-C cable to charge electronic devices, including cell phones, tablets, e-readers, and digital cameras.
British Prime Minister Johnson survives no-confidence vote
Boris Johnson, who's been plagued with many scandals throughout his time as Britain's prime minister, survived a no-confidence vote Monday.
Boris Johnson, who's been plagued with many scandals throughout his time as Britain's prime minister, survived a no-confidence vote Monday.
Potential 'pregnancy register' in Poland stokes privacy fears for women
The right-wing government in Poland, where a near-total abortion ban is in place, now faces accusations it is creating a “pregnancy register.”
The right-wing government in Poland, where a near-total abortion ban is in place, now faces accusations it is creating a “pregnancy register.”
Remembering D-Day: Joy, sadness intertwine at Normandy commemoration
Joy and sadness are pouring out of those on the beaches of Normandy for the 78th anniversary of D-Day.
Joy and sadness are pouring out of those on the beaches of Normandy for the 78th anniversary of D-Day.
Dominican Republic cabinet minister killed in office
A Dominican Republic cabinet minister was shot and killed in his office on Monday, according to officials.
A Dominican Republic cabinet minister was shot and killed in his office on Monday, according to officials.
World's largest 4-day workweek pilot program begins in UK
Over 3,300 employees across 71 U.K. companies began the six-month pilot program that explores a four-day workweek and its potential benefits.
Over 3,300 employees across 71 U.K. companies began the six-month pilot program that explores a four-day workweek and its potential benefits.
US-bound migrant caravan with up to 5K people sets out in southern Mexico
It was estimated to include 4,000 to 5,000 migrants, mostly from Central America, Venezuela and Haiti. It is the largest migrant caravan to attempt to leave southern Mexico this year.
It was estimated to include 4,000 to 5,000 migrants, mostly from Central America, Venezuela and Haiti. It is the largest migrant caravan to attempt to leave southern Mexico this year.