Huge chunk of Greenland’s ice cap breaks off, evidence of rapid climate change, scientists say
The glacier section that broke off is 42.3 square miles. The glacier is at the end of the Northeast Greenland Ice Stream, where it flows off the land and into the ocean.
The glacier section that broke off is 42.3 square miles. The glacier is at the end of the Northeast Greenland Ice Stream, where it flows off the land and into the ocean.
Trump presides as Israel and 2 Arab states sign historic diplomatic pacts
The bilateral agreements formalize the normalization of Israel’s already thawing relations with the two Arab nations in line with their common opposition to Iran and its aggression in the region.
The bilateral agreements formalize the normalization of Israel’s already thawing relations with the two Arab nations in line with their common opposition to Iran and its aggression in the region.
The Northern Hemisphere officially had its hottest summer on record, NOAA says
According to scientists, the three-month season from June through August 2020 was the Northern Hemisphere’s hottest meteorological summer, surpassing 2019 and 2016, which were previously tied for the hottest.
According to scientists, the three-month season from June through August 2020 was the Northern Hemisphere’s hottest meteorological summer, surpassing 2019 and 2016, which were previously tied for the hottest.
'Completely preserved' Ice Age cave bear found in Arctic Russia
The carcass was discovered with its teeth and even its nose in tact. A preliminary analysis indicated that the bear lived 22,000 to 39,500 years ago.
The carcass was discovered with its teeth and even its nose in tact. A preliminary analysis indicated that the bear lived 22,000 to 39,500 years ago.
British hiker, 80, missing for 3 days, shows up at own press conference
The octogenarian was separated from his group in a hail storm.
The octogenarian was separated from his group in a hail storm.
Oracle to buy TikTok, sources say, after Microsoft announces its bid has been rejected
Oracle is going to buy TikTok after the Trump administration threatened to ban the popular app by mid-September. The Trump administration says that TikTok might be funneling user data to Chinese authorities.
Oracle is going to buy TikTok after the Trump administration threatened to ban the popular app by mid-September. The Trump administration says that TikTok might be funneling user data to Chinese authorities.
Perfume company apologizes to actor John Boyega after cutting him out of ad he helped create
Actor John Boyega, known for his role in the new "Star Wars" movies, was cut out of perfume commercials he helped create. The company replaced him in the Chinese versions with a Chinese actor. Boyega and other nonwhite actors were also eliminated from a 2015 "The Force Awakens" ad in China.
Actor John Boyega, known for his role in the new "Star Wars" movies, was cut out of perfume commercials he helped create. The company replaced him in the Chinese versions with a Chinese actor. Boyega and other nonwhite actors were also eliminated from a 2015 "The Force Awakens" ad in China.
Pardoned US Marine convicted of killing Filipina transgender woman, deported
A U.S. Marine convicted of killing a Filipino transgender woman has been deported after a presidential pardon cut short his detention in a case that renewed outrage over a pact governing American military presence in the Philippines.
A U.S. Marine convicted of killing a Filipino transgender woman has been deported after a presidential pardon cut short his detention in a case that renewed outrage over a pact governing American military presence in the Philippines.
Suspect in possible Islamic extremist stabbing attack arrested in Germany
A 21-year-old man accused of stabbing a random person in Germany is under arrest. Local reports say the suspect yelled "Allahu akbar" and authorities say "an Islamist background cannot be ruled out."
A 21-year-old man accused of stabbing a random person in Germany is under arrest. Local reports say the suspect yelled "Allahu akbar" and authorities say "an Islamist background cannot be ruled out."
Israel to close down schools, restaurants, malls amid increase in coronavirus cases
Israel is going to shut down schools and restaurants on Friday after a surge in coronavirus cases. It's going to last at least three weeks.
Israel is going to shut down schools and restaurants on Friday after a surge in coronavirus cases. It's going to last at least three weeks.
Oxford, AstraZeneca to resume coronavirus vaccine trial
Pauses in drug trials are commonplace.
Pauses in drug trials are commonplace.
Climate change: World is getting close to exceeding temperature limit, UN report says
The United Nations says the world is getting hotter and is getting close to passing one of the limits set by global leaders five years ago.
The United Nations says the world is getting hotter and is getting close to passing one of the limits set by global leaders five years ago.
Bahrain becomes latest Arab nation to recognize Israel as part of diplomatic push by Trump
Bahrain is the latest Arab nation to agree to normalize ties with Israel as part of a broader diplomatic push by President Donald Trump and his administration to fully integrate the Jewish state into the Middle East.
Bahrain is the latest Arab nation to agree to normalize ties with Israel as part of a broader diplomatic push by President Donald Trump and his administration to fully integrate the Jewish state into the Middle East.
A month after explosion, massive fire breaks out at Beirut port
A huge fire has broken out at the Port of Beirut, triggering panic among residents a month after the massive blast.
A huge fire has broken out at the Port of Beirut, triggering panic among residents a month after the massive blast.
'Game of Thrones,' 'Avengers' star Diana Rigg dies at 82
Actress Diana Rigg, who became a 1960s style icon as secret agent Emma Peel in TV series “The Avengers,” has died at age 82.
Actress Diana Rigg, who became a 1960s style icon as secret agent Emma Peel in TV series “The Avengers,” has died at age 82.
Sweden's different approach to COVID-19 draws praise
John Miltmore, managing editor at Foundation for Economic Education, talks about some of the differences between Sweden and United States in regards to their coronavirus outbreak response.
John Miltmore, managing editor at Foundation for Economic Education, talks about some of the differences between Sweden and United States in regards to their coronavirus outbreak response.
Sweden's different approach to COVID-19 draws praise
John Miltmore, managing editor at Foundation for Economic Education, talks about some of the differences between Sweden and United States in regards to their coronavirus outbreak response.
John Miltmore, managing editor at Foundation for Economic Education, talks about some of the differences between Sweden and United States in regards to their coronavirus outbreak response.
NIH: AstraZeneca's pause on COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be 'no compromises' on safety
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
Honeybee venom destroyed breast cancer cells, study finds
Venom from honeybees rapidly destroyed triple-negative breast cancer, a type of cancer that has limited treatment options, and HER2-enriched breast cancer cells, according to a study published in the journal npj Precision Oncology.
Venom from honeybees rapidly destroyed triple-negative breast cancer, a type of cancer that has limited treatment options, and HER2-enriched breast cancer cells, according to a study published in the journal npj Precision Oncology.
Orca who carried dead calf for 17 days in 'tour of grief' gives birth again
The orca spent 17 days pushing the decomposing calf in the waters of the Pacific Northwest in 2018.
The orca spent 17 days pushing the decomposing calf in the waters of the Pacific Northwest in 2018.