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.
Stocks flounder on recovery concerns after coronavirus jobless claims near 39M
U.S. equity markets slipped Thursday as investors weighed the pace of the economic recovery after job losses tied to COVID-19 remain elevated.
U.S. equity markets slipped Thursday as investors weighed the pace of the economic recovery after job losses tied to COVID-19 remain elevated.
US says it's pulling out of Open Skies surveillance treaty
The Trump administration notified international partners on Thursday that it is pulling out of a treaty that permits 30-plus nations to conduct unarmed, observation flights over each other’s territory — overflights set up decades ago to promote trust and avert conflict.
The Trump administration notified international partners on Thursday that it is pulling out of a treaty that permits 30-plus nations to conduct unarmed, observation flights over each other’s territory — overflights set up decades ago to promote trust and avert conflict.
Coronavirus prompts Victoria's Secret to permanently close 250 US, Canada stores
Parent company L Brands will also close 50 Bath & Body Works stores in U.S. and one in Canada.
Parent company L Brands will also close 50 Bath & Body Works stores in U.S. and one in Canada.
Great-great-grandmother, 100, beats coronavirus: ‘She’s our little boomerang’
A 100-year-old great-great-grandmother in the United Kingdom isn't letting the novel coronavirus take her down, overcoming her battle with COVID-19 after a more than two-week hospital stay, her family says.
A 100-year-old great-great-grandmother in the United Kingdom isn't letting the novel coronavirus take her down, overcoming her battle with COVID-19 after a more than two-week hospital stay, her family says.
Mount Everest visible from over 120 miles away due to decrease in pollution
An incredible photo shows Mount Everest visible for the first time in decades from the Nepalese city of Kathmandu.
An incredible photo shows Mount Everest visible for the first time in decades from the Nepalese city of Kathmandu.
Global coronavirus cases surpass 5 million
Global cases of the novel coronavirus surpassed 5 million early Thursday, nearly five months after the first infection was reported in the Chinese city of Wuhan.
Global cases of the novel coronavirus surpassed 5 million early Thursday, nearly five months after the first infection was reported in the Chinese city of Wuhan.
Stocks rally as more states reopen economies
U.S. equity markets maintained gains Wednesday even though the Federal Reserve, in the April minutes, warned the coronavirus may carry 'considerable risk' for the U.S. economy.
U.S. equity markets maintained gains Wednesday even though the Federal Reserve, in the April minutes, warned the coronavirus may carry 'considerable risk' for the U.S. economy.
Company creates hospital bed that converts into a coffin amid the COVID-19 pandemic
The concept may sound morbid, but the bed/coffin combo is intended to combat COVID-19 shortages.
The concept may sound morbid, but the bed/coffin combo is intended to combat COVID-19 shortages.
More than 100 million people in China face new lockdown as second wave of COVID-19 cases emerge
Nearly 108 million people in China's Jilin province could be forced back into lockdown after a growing group of new coronavirus infections triggered a backslide in the nation's push to return to normal.
Nearly 108 million people in China's Jilin province could be forced back into lockdown after a growing group of new coronavirus infections triggered a backslide in the nation's push to return to normal.
Rocky Point, popular spot for Arizona tourists, feels COVID-19 pinch as pandemic continues
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, resorts are normally packed, and some Arizonans would head south to Rocky Point.
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, resorts are normally packed, and some Arizonans would head south to Rocky Point.
Canada, US extend border closure to non-essential travel
Canada and the US have agreed to extend their agreement to keep the border closed to non-essential travel to June 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
Canada and the US have agreed to extend their agreement to keep the border closed to non-essential travel to June 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
An antidote to coronavirus blues? A Picasso on your wall
After an eight-week delay caused by France’s COVID-19 lockdown, the Christie’s auction house in Paris is hosting a raffle draw Wednesday for “Nature Morte,” an oil on canvas that Picasso painted in 1921.
After an eight-week delay caused by France’s COVID-19 lockdown, the Christie’s auction house in Paris is hosting a raffle draw Wednesday for “Nature Morte,” an oil on canvas that Picasso painted in 1921.
Stocks reverse course as investors take profits
U.S. equity markets closed lower across the board giving up earlier gains as investors took profits and reassessed the progress of a potential coronavirus treatment.
U.S. equity markets closed lower across the board giving up earlier gains as investors took profits and reassessed the progress of a potential coronavirus treatment.
Study: World carbon pollution falls 17% during pandemic peak
The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.
The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.