4-day workweek boosts employee happiness while preserving productivity, major trial finds
The six-month trial, billed as the world’s largest of its kind, included 61 U.K. companies that committed to a 20% reduction in working hours for all staff — with no drop in wages.
The six-month trial, billed as the world’s largest of its kind, included 61 U.K. companies that committed to a 20% reduction in working hours for all staff — with no drop in wages.
Death toll rises to 8 from new Turkey-Syria earthquake
Turkish officials urged people not to enter the remains of their homes, as some have done so to gather their belongings. Officials said three people killed Monday were inside a damaged building when the new earthquake hit.
Turkish officials urged people not to enter the remains of their homes, as some have done so to gather their belongings. Officials said three people killed Monday were inside a damaged building when the new earthquake hit.
Marburg virus: 1st outbreak confirmed in Equatorial Guinea
Another two suspected cases have been reported in neighboring Cameroon.
Another two suspected cases have been reported in neighboring Cameroon.
Irish rooster with a violent past kills man with attack to the back of his leg, court says
Victim suffered from a puncture wound on his lower leg, caused by a rooster relocated to his place of residence after attacking a child.
Victim suffered from a puncture wound on his lower leg, caused by a rooster relocated to his place of residence after attacking a child.
Newborn baby rescued from rubble in Syria after earthquake adopted by aunt
A baby girl who was born under the rubble of her family’s earthquake-shattered home has left the hospital and gone to her new home.
A baby girl who was born under the rubble of her family’s earthquake-shattered home has left the hospital and gone to her new home.
Magnitude-6.4 earthquake again rocks devastated areas of Turkey, Syria
Monday's earthquake was centered in the town of Defne, in Turkey's Hatay province, one the worst-hit regions in the magnitude-7.8 quake that hit on Feb. 6. A number of buildings collapsed in the new quake, trapping people inside.
Monday's earthquake was centered in the town of Defne, in Turkey's Hatay province, one the worst-hit regions in the magnitude-7.8 quake that hit on Feb. 6. A number of buildings collapsed in the new quake, trapping people inside.
Strong winds fling boat sail through air as crowd flees at Australia event
Team Canada's catamaran wing sail suffered significant damage after "gusty thunderstorms" sent the sail flying through the air at an Australia sailing event.
Team Canada's catamaran wing sail suffered significant damage after "gusty thunderstorms" sent the sail flying through the air at an Australia sailing event.
Biden in Ukraine: Sneaking a president from DC to Kyiv without anyone noticiting
It was only when the first images of Biden in the capital city popped up on Ukrainian social media that the secret visit became global news.
It was only when the first images of Biden in the capital city popped up on Ukrainian social media that the secret visit became global news.
North Korea makes new threats, US bombers fly after missile test
North Korea said its launch of the Hwasong-15 ICBM was organized "suddenly" without prior notice at Kim Jong Un's direct order.
North Korea said its launch of the Hwasong-15 ICBM was organized "suddenly" without prior notice at Kim Jong Un's direct order.
Nepal airplane crash possibly caused by pilot choosing wrong lever
It appears that one of the Yeti Airlines pilots used the wrong lever on the descent.
It appears that one of the Yeti Airlines pilots used the wrong lever on the descent.
US captures ISIS official after helicopter raid in Syria
The capture of the ISIS official comes the day after another top ISIS official was killed by U.S. forces.
The capture of the ISIS official comes the day after another top ISIS official was killed by U.S. forces.
Blinken meets with China's top diplomat for first time since spy balloon shot down
Blinken told the Chinese official that his nation's surveillance balloon program "has been exposed to the world."
Blinken told the Chinese official that his nation's surveillance balloon program "has been exposed to the world."
N. Korea fires missile near Japan as US, S. Korea prepare for drills
According to the South Korean and Japanese militaries, the missile was fired on a high angle, apparently to avoid reaching the neighbors' territories, and traveled about 560 miles.
According to the South Korean and Japanese militaries, the missile was fired on a high angle, apparently to avoid reaching the neighbors' territories, and traveled about 560 miles.
Military completes recovery of Chinese balloon debris
Officials say the U.S. believes that Navy, Coast Guard, and FBI personnel collected all of the balloon debris, including equipment that could reveal what information it was able to monitor and collect.
Officials say the U.S. believes that Navy, Coast Guard, and FBI personnel collected all of the balloon debris, including equipment that could reveal what information it was able to monitor and collect.
Brazil's Carnival finally returns in full form after pandemic
This year, Brazil's federal government expects 46 million people to join the festivities that officially begin Friday and run through Feb. 22.
This year, Brazil's federal government expects 46 million people to join the festivities that officially begin Friday and run through Feb. 22.
Russian private military contractor says fighting in Ukraine could last for years
The head of the contractor added that the war could go on for three years if Moscow decides to capture broader territories east of the Dnieper River.
The head of the contractor added that the war could go on for three years if Moscow decides to capture broader territories east of the Dnieper River.
Lack of Winter Olympic bids amid venue costs may lead to rotating fixed hosts
The dearth of candidates to host the Winter Olympics amid spiralling venue costs could force the IOC to resort to lining up a list of fixed, rotating hosts.
The dearth of candidates to host the Winter Olympics amid spiralling venue costs could force the IOC to resort to lining up a list of fixed, rotating hosts.
China threatens US entities over downing of suspected spy balloon
China says it will enact measures against U.S. entities related to the downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the American East Coast.
China says it will enact measures against U.S. entities related to the downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the American East Coast.
Post Malone rejected by Australian bar because of his face tattoos
Post Malone, who has over 70 tattoos and is constantly getting new ones, was in Perth earlier this week when he attempted to visit the rooftop bar at QT Hotel.
Post Malone, who has over 70 tattoos and is constantly getting new ones, was in Perth earlier this week when he attempted to visit the rooftop bar at QT Hotel.
Man admits to stealing almost 200,000 Cadbury Creme Eggs, authorities say
Officers stopped a vehicle "presumably purporting to be the Easter bunny" on a U.K. highway and arrested the man on suspicion of theft, police said.
Officers stopped a vehicle "presumably purporting to be the Easter bunny" on a U.K. highway and arrested the man on suspicion of theft, police said.