China to suspend US Navy visits to Hong Kong over new law
The law, signed last Wednesday by President Donald Trump, mandates sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials who carry out human rights abuses.
The law, signed last Wednesday by President Donald Trump, mandates sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials who carry out human rights abuses.
Japanese department store backtracks on plans for menstruating female employees to wear special badge
Officials with a Japanese department store are reportedly reconsidering plans for female employees to wear a special badge when they are menstruating.
Officials with a Japanese department store are reportedly reconsidering plans for female employees to wear a special badge when they are menstruating.
Japanese department store gives 'period badges' to menstruating employees
A department store in Japan is reportedly "rethinking" a new policy of having female employees wear a badge with a cartoon character dubbed “Miss Period” that signifies they're menstruating.
A department store in Japan is reportedly "rethinking" a new policy of having female employees wear a badge with a cartoon character dubbed “Miss Period” that signifies they're menstruating.
H&M tests clothing rental service to address environmental concern
H&M has decided to test out a clothing rental service as the fashion industry faces environmental concerns over its contribution to waste and pollution.
H&M has decided to test out a clothing rental service as the fashion industry faces environmental concerns over its contribution to waste and pollution.
London Bridge attack: 2 people killed in stabbing; suspect killed by police
At least two people were killed in a stabbing near London Bridge that ended when an attacker was shot and killed by police.
At least two people were killed in a stabbing near London Bridge that ended when an attacker was shot and killed by police.
Renowned US rock climber Brad Gobright dies after falling 1,000 feet
One of the world's most acclaimed American rock climbers has died after falling off a mountain in Mexico on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.
One of the world's most acclaimed American rock climbers has died after falling off a mountain in Mexico on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.
Dutch police: 3 people wounded in Hague stabbing
Police in The Hague say multiple people have been hurt in a stabbing incident in the Dutch city’s main shopping street.
Police in The Hague say multiple people have been hurt in a stabbing incident in the Dutch city’s main shopping street.
20,000 counterfeit Oral-B toothbrush heads from China seized
Counterfeit brush heads are manufactured in unsanitary facilities with substandard materials that may sicken users or cause bleeding to a user’s gums or mouth, and structural defects may cause the brush head to detach and potentially choke users.
Counterfeit brush heads are manufactured in unsanitary facilities with substandard materials that may sicken users or cause bleeding to a user’s gums or mouth, and structural defects may cause the brush head to detach and potentially choke users.
Had enough? Aruba offering ‘election disconnection’ experience for the politically fatigued
If you're already tired of the 2020 election, the island of Aruba's tourism agency is offering a curated de-stressing experience.
If you're already tired of the 2020 election, the island of Aruba's tourism agency is offering a curated de-stressing experience.
2 passengers from Galveston-based cruise killed in Belize bus crash while on independent tour
Carnival Cruise Line confirmed that seven guests traveling on a cruise ship out of Galveston were involved in a bus crash while on an independent tour in Belize.
Carnival Cruise Line confirmed that seven guests traveling on a cruise ship out of Galveston were involved in a bus crash while on an independent tour in Belize.
Man who died in skateboarding accident saves 6 others through organ donation
The teen was found lying in the road, bleeding from his head, after falling off his skateboard, SWNS reported.
The teen was found lying in the road, bleeding from his head, after falling off his skateboard, SWNS reported.
Maybe it's a sign...Facebook and Instagram experience outages this Thanksgiving
So far, the problems have only been going on for a few hours.
So far, the problems have only been going on for a few hours.
Another Italian town, Bivona, is selling homes that need repairs for $1
Another small town in Italy is offering homes for a little more than $1 to build the population and boost its economy.
Another small town in Italy is offering homes for a little more than $1 to build the population and boost its economy.
Mexican teen found stuffed in car's dashboard compartment trying to cross border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers conducting a physical search of a vehicle entering the Calexico West port discovered a teenager hiding inside a dashboard compartment.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers conducting a physical search of a vehicle entering the Calexico West port discovered a teenager hiding inside a dashboard compartment.
Dream job alert: Get paid to tour Christmas markets in Prague, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest
Have you ever dreamed of working in Europe? This role might just be your time to shine: A tour company is looking to pay a tester to visit four European Christmas markets this holiday season.
Have you ever dreamed of working in Europe? This role might just be your time to shine: A tour company is looking to pay a tester to visit four European Christmas markets this holiday season.
Company offers non-smoking employees 6 extra days off to make up for cigarette breaks
The Japanese company gives non-smoking employees six extra days of paid time off to offset the time spent during cigarette breaks by smoking employees.
The Japanese company gives non-smoking employees six extra days of paid time off to offset the time spent during cigarette breaks by smoking employees.
Lewis the koala dies after viral rescue from Australia wildfire, hospital says
A hospital in New South Wales shared the tragic news, saying staff made the difficult decision to put Lewis the koala to sleep.
A hospital in New South Wales shared the tragic news, saying staff made the difficult decision to put Lewis the koala to sleep.
Job alert: British couple offering $40K salary to live-in sitter for 2 golden retrievers
A British couple is looking to pay $40,000 a year to someone willing to watch their dogs while they travel.
A British couple is looking to pay $40,000 a year to someone willing to watch their dogs while they travel.
Man had hundreds of tapeworms in brain, chest after eating undercooked pork
A 43-year-old man in China who was suffering from seizures and loss of consciousness went to the doctor after his symptoms persisted for several weeks, only to discover that he had hundreds of tapeworms in his brain and chest, reports say.
A 43-year-old man in China who was suffering from seizures and loss of consciousness went to the doctor after his symptoms persisted for several weeks, only to discover that he had hundreds of tapeworms in his brain and chest, reports say.
Pilot dies after mid-flight heart attack
A pilot on an Aeroflot plane died in mid-flight.
A pilot on an Aeroflot plane died in mid-flight.