The causes and risks of the Amazon fires
Fires have been breaking out at an unusual pace in Brazil this year, causing global alarm over deforestation in the Amazon region. The world's largest rainforest is often called the "lungs of the earth." Here's a look at what's happening:
Fires have been breaking out at an unusual pace in Brazil this year, causing global alarm over deforestation in the Amazon region. The world's largest rainforest is often called the "lungs of the earth." Here's a look at what's happening:
France threatens economic retaliation over Amazon fires
In a sharp escalation of tensions over fires ravaging the Amazon, France on Friday accused Brazil's president of having lied to French leader Emmanuel Macron and threatened to block a European Union trade deal with South American states including Brazil.
In a sharp escalation of tensions over fires ravaging the Amazon, France on Friday accused Brazil's president of having lied to French leader Emmanuel Macron and threatened to block a European Union trade deal with South American states including Brazil.
Amazon fires continue to rage as critics, government engage in bitter dispute over who is to blame
As fires raged in the Amazon rainforest, the Brazilian government on Thursday denounced international critics who say President Jair Bolsonaro is not doing enough to curb massive deforestation.
As fires raged in the Amazon rainforest, the Brazilian government on Thursday denounced international critics who say President Jair Bolsonaro is not doing enough to curb massive deforestation.
Japanese bullet train door flew open while traveling at 174 mph
Japanese media are reporting that one of the country's high-speed trains had to make an emergency stop after a door opened while the train was running.
Japanese media are reporting that one of the country's high-speed trains had to make an emergency stop after a door opened while the train was running.
Elderly couple shocked by waitress' 'appalling' message on receipt
An elderly couple have spoken of their "disgust" after a hotel waiter described them as “old people” on their drinks bill.
An elderly couple have spoken of their "disgust" after a hotel waiter described them as “old people” on their drinks bill.
Brazil's Amazon rainforest ravaged by fire, smoke can be seen from space
NASA satellite images show the destructive wildfires raging through Brazil's Amazon rainforest, which can be seen from space.
NASA satellite images show the destructive wildfires raging through Brazil's Amazon rainforest, which can be seen from space.
Clothing brand Prana to give someone $100K to quit their day job
Do you ever find yourself daydreaming about quitting your 9-to-5 to make room for that thing that you’re really passionate about? The sustainable clothing brand, Prana, wants to make that dream a reality for one lucky person.
Do you ever find yourself daydreaming about quitting your 9-to-5 to make room for that thing that you’re really passionate about? The sustainable clothing brand, Prana, wants to make that dream a reality for one lucky person.
Reps. Omar, Tlaib host press conference addressing Israeli visit
Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib are hosting a press conference in St. Paul Monday addressing Israel’s recent decision to bar the congresswomen from making official visits to the country.
Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib are hosting a press conference in St. Paul Monday addressing Israel’s recent decision to bar the congresswomen from making official visits to the country.
Mexico is busing asylum-seeking migrants to southern border
The Mexican government said Friday it is busing migrants who have applied for asylum in the United States to the southern Mexico state of Chiapas.
The Mexican government said Friday it is busing migrants who have applied for asylum in the United States to the southern Mexico state of Chiapas.
63 killed at wedding in Kabul, Islamic State claims
The suicide bomber stood in the middle of the dancing, clapping crowd as hundreds of Afghan children and adults celebrated a wedding in a joyous release from Kabul's strain of war. Then, in a flash, he detonated his explosives-filled vest, killing dozens -- and Afghanistan grieved again.
The suicide bomber stood in the middle of the dancing, clapping crowd as hundreds of Afghan children and adults celebrated a wedding in a joyous release from Kabul's strain of war. Then, in a flash, he detonated his explosives-filled vest, killing dozens -- and Afghanistan grieved again.
Waiter in France allegedly shot dead for being 'too slow with sandwich,' report says
A waiter in France was shot to death Friday night after a customer was allegedly enraged by having to wait too long for his sandwich.
A waiter in France was shot to death Friday night after a customer was allegedly enraged by having to wait too long for his sandwich.
Greenland to Trump: Thanks, but we're not for sale
Greenlanders are giving Donald Trump the cold shoulder.
Greenlanders are giving Donald Trump the cold shoulder.
Israel grants request by Rep. Rashida Tlaib to visit West Bank on humanitarian grounds
Israel's interior minister said Friday he has received and granted a request by Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib to enter the Israeli-occupied West Bank on humanitarian grounds.
Israel's interior minister said Friday he has received and granted a request by Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib to enter the Israeli-occupied West Bank on humanitarian grounds.
Scientists confirm July set new global heat record
Meteorologists say July was the hottest month measured on Earth since records began in 1880.
Meteorologists say July was the hottest month measured on Earth since records began in 1880.
Israel bans U.S. Reps. Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib from visiting country
An Israeli official says the government has decided it will not allow Democratic Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib to enter the country, the Associated Press is reporting.
An Israeli official says the government has decided it will not allow Democratic Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib to enter the country, the Associated Press is reporting.
Eating extra gluten in early childhood increases risk of celiac disease later in life, study says
Eating higher-than-average amounts of gluten during the first five years of life is associated with a higher risk of developing celiac disease and celiac disease autoimmunity later in life in genetically predisposed children, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Tuesday.
Eating higher-than-average amounts of gluten during the first five years of life is associated with a higher risk of developing celiac disease and celiac disease autoimmunity later in life in genetically predisposed children, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Tuesday.
65-year-old man suffers collapsed lung after singing 10 high-pitched songs during karaoke marathon
A 65-year-old man from eastern China suffered a collapsed lung after singing 10 high-pitched songs in a row during a karaoke marathon session, according to Chinese media reports.
A 65-year-old man from eastern China suffered a collapsed lung after singing 10 high-pitched songs in a row during a karaoke marathon session, according to Chinese media reports.
London university bans beef to combat climate change, calling crisis ‘impossible to ignore’
In a major push to cut carbon use across its campus, Goldsmiths University of London is banning the sale of beef from all campus vendors as a first step toward becoming a carbon-neutral organization by 2025, the university announced Monday.
In a major push to cut carbon use across its campus, Goldsmiths University of London is banning the sale of beef from all campus vendors as a first step toward becoming a carbon-neutral organization by 2025, the university announced Monday.
Gay penguins adopt egg after attempting to hatch stones at zoo
A gay penguin couple at Berlin Zoo has been given an egg to adopt after staff noticed their attempts to hatch stones.
A gay penguin couple at Berlin Zoo has been given an egg to adopt after staff noticed their attempts to hatch stones.
Man undergoes emergency surgery after dentures found lodged in throat days after procedure
A 72-year-old British man’s dentures were found lodged in his throat eight days after he had surgery, leading to complications and forcing him to later undergo an emergency procedure.
A 72-year-old British man’s dentures were found lodged in his throat eight days after he had surgery, leading to complications and forcing him to later undergo an emergency procedure.