US and UK strike Houthi targets in Yemen one day after US strikes in Iraq and Syria
The strikes in Yemen came consecutively after the first US weapons hit their targets in Iraq and Syria.3 years ago
Global cancer cases will jump 77% by 2050, WHO report estimates
New data from WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer predicts big increases in global cancer cases by 2050.3 years ago
US launches retaliatory strikes on Iranian-linked militia targets in Iraq and Syria
The US has begun conducting airstrikes on targets in Iraq and Syria, the start of what will likely be a series of larger-scale US strikes3 years ago
Elmo asked people online how they were doing. He got an earful
When Elmo posted a kind-hearted check-in this week on X, he learned that a lot of people are not doing well!3 years ago
At least a dozen people were injured in a building collapse near Boise’s airport. Authorities are investigating the cause
At least a dozen people were injured when a building under construction collapsed Wednesday evening in Boise, Idaho, the city’s fire department said.3 years ago
Billions in tax breaks could help some parents. Here’s how
The House passed on Wednesday a $78 billion bipartisan tax package that would temporarily expand the child tax credit and restore a number of business tax benefits.3 years ago
US warship had close call with Houthi missile in Red Sea
A cruise missile launched by the Houthis into the Red Sea on Tuesday night came within a mile of a US destroyer before it was shot down, four US officials told CNN, the closest a Houthi attack has come to a US warship.3 years ago
Universal threatens to pull Taylor Swift’s songs off TikTok in dispute over payments
Universal Music Group has threatened to pull its music off TikTok in a dispute over royalties, a move that would prevent more than 1 billion users of the platform from streaming a vast catalog of songs by Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Rihanna and other artists.3 years ago
What you need to know as Big Tech executives defend social media safety on Capitol Hill
A group of social media bigwigs is currently being grilled by Congress on Wednesday about the risks their products pose to young people.3 years ago
Boeing CEO on 737 blowout: ‘We caused the problem’
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun said that Boeing is responsible for the incident of a door plug blowing out of a 737 Max 9 in flight earlier this month.3 years ago
Hawaii officials identify the last of the 100 known victims of the wildfire that destroyed Lahaina
The last of the 100 known victims of the wildfire that destroyed Maui's historic town of Lahaina in August was identified Friday.3 years ago
Zebras, camels and flames, oh my! Circus animals rescued after truck catches fire on Indiana highway
A truck hauling zebras and camels for a series of weekend circus performances caught fire early Saturday on a northeastern Indiana highway.3 years ago
Japan’s ‘Moon Sniper’ wakes up and shares new images of lunar surface
Japan’s “Moon Sniper” robotic explorer is back in action after a power issue forced the spacecraft to shut down hours after landing on the moon 10 days ago.3 years ago
Why are measles cases popping up across the United States? Here’s what to know about the highly contagious virus
Nearly two dozen cases of measles have been reported since December 1, according to an alert from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.3 years ago
US identifies three soldiers killed in attack in Jordan
The three U.S. soldiers were all assigned to the 716th Engineer Company, a US Army Reserve unit out of Ft. Moore, Georgia.3 years ago
It’s not just Taylor Swift: AI-generated porn is targeting women and kids all over the world
The circulation of explicit and pornographic pictures of megastar Taylor Swift this week shined a light on artificial intelligence’s ability to create convincingly real, damaging – and fake – images.3 years ago
Tax season has started: 8 things to do before you file
Tax filing season has begun. The Internal Revenue Service is now accepting and processing 2023 federal income tax returns.3 years ago
What we know about Israel’s allegations against UN staffers in Gaza
The main UN agency in Gaza is in turmoil after Israel accused some of its staff members of involvement in Hamas’ October 7 terror attacks.3 years ago
Government warns funeral homes to stop misleading bereaved customers about pricing
The FTC warned 39 funeral homes across the US that they risk hefty penalties if they fail to disclose accurate pricing information to customers.3 years ago
Biden seeks to bolster support from Black voters as he looks to general election
President Joe Biden took to the pulpit of St. John Baptist Church on Sunday, quoting scripture and heralding the promise of the Black American church as he tries to convince a core constituency that he is worthy of their support this November.3 years ago
Three US troops killed in drone attack in Jordan, more than 30 injured
Three US Army soldiers were killed and more than 30 service members were injured in a drone attack overnight.3 years ago
Jackie Robinson statue stolen from youth league field in Wichita, Kansas
Only the feet remain after a statue of legendary baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson was stolen.3 years ago
First Boeing 737 Max 9 with passengers flies after three-week grounding, Alaska Airlines COO sits next to door plug
Boeing’s 737 Max 9 model returned to service Friday afternoon when Alaska Airlines flight 1146 departed Seattle at approximately 3:51pm local time (6:51pm ET) bound for San Diego.3 years ago
