Stocks pare gains fueled by America's reopening
U.S. equity markets were mixed Wednesday as U.S. states continued with their plans to reopen America.
U.S. equity markets were mixed Wednesday as U.S. states continued with their plans to reopen America.
New Zealand discharges last coronavirus patient from hospital
New Zealand no longer has any coronavirus patients being treated in hospitals, the latest positive milestone in its battle against the infectious disease.
New Zealand no longer has any coronavirus patients being treated in hospitals, the latest positive milestone in its battle against the infectious disease.
EU proposes 750 billion-euro coronavirus recovery fund
The European Union proposed Wednesday a 750 billion-euro ($825 billion) recovery fund.
The European Union proposed Wednesday a 750 billion-euro ($825 billion) recovery fund.
Nail-biting video shows boy’s close encounter with brown bear during hike in Italian mountains
The 12-year-old said he had recently watched a video on how to behave if you run into a bear.
The 12-year-old said he had recently watched a video on how to behave if you run into a bear.
3 boys let black widow bite them in hopes of turning into Spider-Man
Hoping to gain superpowers like Spider-Man, three young brothers poked a black widow with a stick until it bit them.
Hoping to gain superpowers like Spider-Man, three young brothers poked a black widow with a stick until it bit them.
Stocks soar on reopening optimism
U.S. equity markets surged to their best levels in months as states continued to reopen and as traders returned to the New York Stock Exchange for the first time since shutting down on March 23 to slow the spread of COVID-19.
U.S. equity markets surged to their best levels in months as states continued to reopen and as traders returned to the New York Stock Exchange for the first time since shutting down on March 23 to slow the spread of COVID-19.
‘Vroom, vroom!’: Grandma with dementia fulfills her need for speed after months of isolation
“She never learned to drive, but has recently discovered a passion for driving fast,” her son said.
“She never learned to drive, but has recently discovered a passion for driving fast,” her son said.
US company trials coronavirus vaccine candidate in Australia
A U.S. biotechnology company has begun injecting a coronavirus vaccine candidate into people in Australia with hopes of releasing a proven vaccine this year.
A U.S. biotechnology company has begun injecting a coronavirus vaccine candidate into people in Australia with hopes of releasing a proven vaccine this year.
UN virus therapy trial pauses hydroxychloroquine testing
The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine — the anti-malarial drug U.S. President Trump says he is taking — from its global study.
The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine — the anti-malarial drug U.S. President Trump says he is taking — from its global study.
Man uses toy car to deliver cakes to neighbors amid COVID-19 quarantine
One man in the U.K. decided to dust off his kids' old toy car to deliver cakes to neighbors at a safe distance during VE Day.
One man in the U.K. decided to dust off his kids' old toy car to deliver cakes to neighbors at a safe distance during VE Day.
Alligator rumored to have been Hitler's dies in Russia
An alligator that many people believe once belonged to Adolf Hitler has died in the Moscow Zoo.
An alligator that many people believe once belonged to Adolf Hitler has died in the Moscow Zoo.
Newly released footage gives last-known glimpse of extinct Tasmanian tiger
Newly released footage shows the last-known view of the extinct Tasmanian tiger.
Newly released footage shows the last-known view of the extinct Tasmanian tiger.
Like brand new: Woman cleans dirty tea kettle using Coca-Cola
A woman uses Coca-Cola to clean a very dirty tea kettle and returns it to like-new condition.
A woman uses Coca-Cola to clean a very dirty tea kettle and returns it to like-new condition.
Video captures ‘surreal’ fireball streaking across Australian night sky
An Australian farmer recorded video of a fireball shooting through the night sky.
An Australian farmer recorded video of a fireball shooting through the night sky.
Teen embraces grandma for first time in over 2 months through plastic sheet amid COVID-19 quarantine
A 13-year-old Irish boy created a hugging device from household items in order to embrace his grandma who has been in isolation for over two months.
A 13-year-old Irish boy created a hugging device from household items in order to embrace his grandma who has been in isolation for over two months.
Pakistan jet with 98 aboard crashes in crowded neighborhood
It was unknown how many people on the ground were hurt as the Pakistan International Airlines jet, an Airbus A320, plowed into an alley and destroyed at least five houses.
It was unknown how many people on the ground were hurt as the Pakistan International Airlines jet, an Airbus A320, plowed into an alley and destroyed at least five houses.
Stocks post weekly gains after quiet Friday session ahead of Memorial Day
U.S. equity markets slipped Friday but registered solid weekly gains as investors focused on the reopening of the American economy while also keeping tabs on Chinese President Xi JInping's efforts to tighten his grip over Hong Kong ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.
U.S. equity markets slipped Friday but registered solid weekly gains as investors focused on the reopening of the American economy while also keeping tabs on Chinese President Xi JInping's efforts to tighten his grip over Hong Kong ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.
Coronavirus pandemic disrupts crucial vaccination for 80 million children
A new report says the coronavirus pandemic is interrupting immunization against diseases including measles, polio and cholera that could put the lives of nearly 80 million children at risk.
A new report says the coronavirus pandemic is interrupting immunization against diseases including measles, polio and cholera that could put the lives of nearly 80 million children at risk.
6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes in ocean west of Mexico
The U.S. Geological Survey says a relatively strong earthquake has been recorded in the Pacific Ocean west of Mexico.
The U.S. Geological Survey says a relatively strong earthquake has been recorded in the Pacific Ocean west of Mexico.
Study shows working from home can be a positive for workers
Since the COVID-19 pandemic prompted many companies to put their workers on a work from home regimen, many studies are finding the working from home model may be better for employers.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic prompted many companies to put their workers on a work from home regimen, many studies are finding the working from home model may be better for employers.