The second son of Thailand's king returns to the country unexpectedly after decades of estrangement
The estranged son of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn visited a daycare center for underprivileged children in Bangkok following a surprise return to the country after 27 years of living abroad
2023-08-08 19:48
Florida school board reverses decision nixing access to children's book about a male penguin couple
Months after access to a popular children’s book about a male penguin couple hatching a chick was restricted at school libraries because of Florida’s so-called Don’t Say Gay law, a central Florida school district says it has reversed that decision
2023-08-08 19:28
Extreme heat is the deadliest natural disaster. FEMA can't treat it like one
Extreme heat is far deadlier than other natural disasters, but it's not one that's eligible for assistance from FEMA.
2023-08-08 19:26
Thousands of flights are delayed or canceled following severe storms
Thousands of flights have been delayed or canceled Tuesday following a round of severe storms that hammered the eastern United Sates.
2023-08-08 19:18
How long will Tory Lanez spend in prison? Megan Thee Stallion has not had 'single day of peace' since rapper shot her
During Tory Lanez's sentencing, Megan Thee Stallion provided a written statement about how she had suffered since the shooting incident
2023-08-08 18:48
South Korea: 1,000 buses evacuate scouts from disaster-hit Word Jamboree
Scout contingents are leaving the international event in South Korea due to an incoming tropical storm.
2023-08-08 18:47
US inflation has steadily cooled. Getting it down to the Fed's target rate will be the toughest mile
Over the past year, inflation in the United States has tumbled from 9% all the way to 3%, softening most of the price pressures that have gripped the nation for more than two years
2023-08-08 18:45
The climate-friendly cows bred to belch less methane
By Rod Nickel WINNIPEG, Manitoba When Canadian dairy farmer Ben Loewith's calves are born next spring, they will
2023-08-08 18:24
Biden to designate a new national monument surrounding the Grand Canyon, blocking mining
President Joe Biden on Tuesday is set to designate the fifth national monument of his presidency and unveil new climate resilience funding for national parks during a visit to lands surrounding one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon.
2023-08-08 18:23
The World Food Program slowly resumes food aid to Ethiopia after months of suspension and criticism
The United Nations World Food Program is slowly resuming food aid to Ethiopia nearly five months after taking the extraordinary measure of suspending aid following the discovery of a massive scheme to steal donated grain
2023-08-08 18:17
Air horns and moving trucks: How Oakland, California, residents are facing a surge in crime
Oakland, California, residents are unnerved and some say they are moving out of state after a rise in violent crime that has community activists, including the local NAACP members, demanding urgent action from city officials.
2023-08-08 18:16
German arms maker takes Finland to market court over rifle choice
By Anne Kauranen HELSINKI German gun maker Heckler & Koch has filed a complaint with the Finnish Market
2023-08-08 17:58