European Union moves forward in antitrust case against Apple
The European Union says Apple limiting access to its mobile payment system Apple Pay “has an exclusionary effect on competitors” and gives customers fewer choices for mobile wallets on iPhones.
The European Union says Apple limiting access to its mobile payment system Apple Pay “has an exclusionary effect on competitors” and gives customers fewer choices for mobile wallets on iPhones.
1st solar eclipse of 2022 appears in southern skies
The first solar eclipse of 2022 appeared in southern skies Saturday. Here’s when another partial one is expected later this year — and when the big total eclipse is coming to America that everyone’s been waiting for.
The first solar eclipse of 2022 appeared in southern skies Saturday. Here’s when another partial one is expected later this year — and when the big total eclipse is coming to America that everyone’s been waiting for.
American tourists bring 'souvenir' artillery shell to Israel airport, prompting bomb scare
A bomb scare set off scenes of panic at Israel's airport after an American family showed up with an unexploded artillery shell they had found in the Golan Heights and intended to bring back as a souvenir.
A bomb scare set off scenes of panic at Israel's airport after an American family showed up with an unexploded artillery shell they had found in the Golan Heights and intended to bring back as a souvenir.
US Army brings birthday cake to Italian woman, 77 years after soldiers ate hers
More than 75 years ago, hungry U.S. soldiers stole a teenager's birthday cake after one of the final battles of WWII. This week, the Army made amends.
More than 75 years ago, hungry U.S. soldiers stole a teenager's birthday cake after one of the final battles of WWII. This week, the Army made amends.
Scores of skulls believed to be part of recent crime scene are actually thousands of years old
Researchers said the skulls date back to the Early Postclassic era (900-1000 A.D.).
Researchers said the skulls date back to the Early Postclassic era (900-1000 A.D.).
Climate change may increase risk of new infectious diseases, study says
Researchers examined how more than 3,000 mammal species may migrate and share viruses over the next 50 years if the world slightly warms up.
Researchers examined how more than 3,000 mammal species may migrate and share viruses over the next 50 years if the world slightly warms up.
One-fifth of reptiles face risk of extinction, new report finds
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
World's oldest person confirmed as French nun, 118, who loves chocolate and wine
Sister André, born Lucile Randon, has lived through two world wars, the 1918 influenza pandemic, and even survived a COVID-19 infection last year.
Sister André, born Lucile Randon, has lived through two world wars, the 1918 influenza pandemic, and even survived a COVID-19 infection last year.
Chernobyl: On 36th anniversary of disaster, Russia’s seizure of nuclear plant seen as ‘nightmare’
Tuesday marks the 36th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Authorities are working with Ukraine’s officials on ways to protect Chernobyl’s most critical areas.
Tuesday marks the 36th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Authorities are working with Ukraine’s officials on ways to protect Chernobyl’s most critical areas.
Beijing enforces lockdowns, expands COVID-19 mass testing amid outbreak
Residents lined up for throat swabs across Beijing as mass testing was expanded to 11 city districts. Beijing has a total of 92 virus cases since an outbreak was discovered five days ago.
Residents lined up for throat swabs across Beijing as mass testing was expanded to 11 city districts. Beijing has a total of 92 virus cases since an outbreak was discovered five days ago.
Kane Tanaka, world's oldest person, dies at 119 in Japan
Kane Tanaka was born on Jan. 2, 1903, the same year the Wright brothers took flight for the first time.
Kane Tanaka was born on Jan. 2, 1903, the same year the Wright brothers took flight for the first time.
3 Sumatran tigers killed by animal traps as worldwide numbers dwindle to 400
Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers are dead after being caught in traps in Indonesia. Only about 400 are left in the wild, experts say.
Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers are dead after being caught in traps in Indonesia. Only about 400 are left in the wild, experts say.
French President Emmanuel Macron wins 2nd term
The second five-year term for the 44-year-old centrist spared France and Europe from the seismic upheaval of having firebrand populist Marine Le Pen at the helm.
The second five-year term for the 44-year-old centrist spared France and Europe from the seismic upheaval of having firebrand populist Marine Le Pen at the helm.
Ed Sheeran releases music video filmed in Ukraine days before Russian invasion
The singer-songwriter will also donate proceeds to the country.
The singer-songwriter will also donate proceeds to the country.
Japanese tour boat missing in frigid waters with 26 on board; 10 found dead
The search for the others is still ongoing after the boat sent a distress call on Saturday afternoon saying it was sinking.
The search for the others is still ongoing after the boat sent a distress call on Saturday afternoon saying it was sinking.
Brisk walking may slow biological aging, study suggests
Scientists in England said they have found a link between brisk walking and fewer biological markers that may indicate older age in people.
Scientists in England said they have found a link between brisk walking and fewer biological markers that may indicate older age in people.
UK patient had COVID-19 for 505 days straight, study shows
Although persistent infections are rare, experts said there are many people with compromised immune systems who remain at risk of severe COVID-19.
Although persistent infections are rare, experts said there are many people with compromised immune systems who remain at risk of severe COVID-19.
Earth Day 2022: How it started and how to celebrate
This year will mark 52 years since the first Earth Day and countries around the world are celebrating.
This year will mark 52 years since the first Earth Day and countries around the world are celebrating.
Russia steps up scattered strikes on Kyiv, western Ukraine
Russian forces resumed scattered attacks on Kyiv, western Ukraine and beyond Saturday in an explosive reminder to Ukrainians that the whole country remains under threat.
Russian forces resumed scattered attacks on Kyiv, western Ukraine and beyond Saturday in an explosive reminder to Ukrainians that the whole country remains under threat.
Ukraine police: Over 900 civilian bodies found near Kyiv after Russian withdrawal
The bodies of more than 900 civilians have been discovered in the region surrounding the Ukrainian capital following Russia's withdrawal — most of them fatally shot, an indication that many people were "simply executed.”
The bodies of more than 900 civilians have been discovered in the region surrounding the Ukrainian capital following Russia's withdrawal — most of them fatally shot, an indication that many people were "simply executed.”