Baby hippo Moo Deng picks Trump over Harris in 2024 election ‘prediction’
Thailand’s viral baby hippo, Moo Deng, chose a watermelon marked with Trump’s name in a playful prediction of the 2024 U.S. election, drawing widespread attention.
How Iceland's experimental 4-day workweek turned out
The report found that the change to a shorter workweek had significant results. Here's what the researchers learned.
Artisan cheese seller in a pickle after thieves made off with massive cheddar haul
A British company says a con artist made off with 22 metric tons of award-winning cheddar worth hundreds of thousands of dollars before the company realized it had been scammed.
Israel launches retaliation attack against Iran
Israel has launched a retaliation attack into Iran, the latest in a trade of attacks as tensions heighten between the two countries.
United Nations Day: 79 years ago today the United Nations was born, October 24, 1945
United Nations Day is an annual commemorative day to reflect on the day the United Nations (UN) was born, October 24, 1945.
The Sphere is getting a second location following Las Vegas success
The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas in 2023 and is the world’s largest structure hosting concerts and sporting events.
Photos: Polish zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered Sumatran tigers
A Polish zoo is celebrating the birth of four bright-eyed Sumatran tiger cubs in what’s being hailed as “a breeding success on a global scale."
Dog spotted on top of Great Pyramid of Giza returns safely to the bottom
A dog that had scaled the Great Pyramid of Giza has returned safely to the bottom.
US sends stealth bombers to attack Houthi rebel bunkers
B-2 bombers targeted underground weapons storage locations in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, and U.S. officials offered no details on the extent of the damage from the strikes.
Watch: Paraglider spots dog on top of Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt
A paraglider recently captured a surprising sight at the Great Pyramid of Giza: a dog wandering around its summit.
Russian man rescued nearly 10 weeks adrift, 2 relatives found dead on boat
A Russian man was rescued on October 14 after spending nearly 10 weeks adrift on a boat in the Sea of Okhotsk, off the Siberian coast
Japan offers free domestic flights to tourists, but there's a catch
Japan Airlines is offering free domestic flights to international tourists as part of a promotion, but the deal comes with conditions. Find out how it works and the catch travelers need to know.
US sending air defense missile system, more troops to Israel
The Pentagon said Sunday the United States will send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery and troops to to Israel.
Earth's wildlife populations have declined a staggering 73% in 50 years: report
A staggering loss of world wildlife populations could have “devastating" consequences without immediate action, a new report concludes.
X returns to Brazil after monthlong shutdown — what’s next for the platform?
After a monthlong suspension, X (formerly Twitter) has resumed operations in Brazil. The platform, owned by Elon Musk, complied with local laws and court orders to restore service in one of its biggest markets.
Passengers horrified after airline plays explicit movie on every screen: 'Super uncomfortable'
Travelers were floored when an airline played a sexually-explicit movie on every passenger's screen during an international flight – with no way to turn it off.
More Americans now want US to play role in diplomatically resolving Israel-Hamas war
A year after Hamas launched a surprise attack against Israel, Americans have shifted their attitudes on the ongoing conflict based on a new study.
Hamas attack on Israel: Hostage status 1 year later
On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas kidnapped roughly 250 people in a surprise deadly attack into Israel. Here’s what’s known about the Israelis and Palestinians still being held.
Powerful Hurricane Kirk on path to impact Europe
Parts of northwestern Europe are on alert for a significant storm system with origins in the tropical Atlantic.
Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain, is still growing — here’s why
Mount Everest is growing taller every year, and new research suggests that the merger of two rivers thousands of years ago plays a key role in its rise.