WATCH: Flamethrower drone incinerates wasp nests in China
A drone has been converted into a flying flamethrower in central China in a fiery campaign to eradicate more than 100 wasp nests.6 years ago
ICU nurse in New York among the first people in the US to get authorized coronavirus vaccine
A critical care nurse was the first person in New York and among the first people in the United States to get a shot of the coronavirus vaccine authorized by the US Food and Drug Administration.6 years ago
US set for first COVID-19 shots as shipments begin arriving
Hospital workers begin unloading precious frozen vials of COVID-19 vaccine, preparing for inoculations that bring hope despite the grief of the nation's rising death toll.6 years ago
Pandemic diaries: Why journaling now is the best time to start or restart
You are living in an extraordinary time. So much is happening in the world, in your country, in your life. Making sense of it, processing, coping and even harnessing it to your benefit is important work.6 years ago
US readies for first Covid-19 vaccinations as country nears 300,000 deaths
Eleven months after the earliest recorded case of coronavirus in the United States, medical workers are preparing to give the first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, with deliveries set to arrive at administration sites from around 8 a.m. ET Monday.6 years ago
Electoral Colleges to formally vote Monday
Presidential electors are meeting across the United States to formally choose Joe Biden as the nation’s next president. Monday is the day set by law for the meeting of the Electoral College.6 years ago
There could be a shortage of cookies this year. Thanks 2020.
2020 has caused another shortage this year: Cookies. So while Santa may be immune from the coronavirus, his annual plate paired with a tall glass of milk may look a little bare this year.6 years ago
Shortage of Clorox wipes expected to last until mid-2021
One of Clorox's top executives says customers shouldn't expect to see a steady supply of the popular Clorox wipes until mid-2021.6 years ago
‘Evermore,’ Taylor Swift’s second surprise album of 2020, is a hit (again)
If your productivity fell off a cliff in 2020, Taylor Swift's "Evermore" may not be the album for you.6 years ago
The mind-boggling logistics of transporting one of the most important vaccines in history
Two coronavirus vaccines are in line to be authorized for emergency use in the United States, and a massive transportation network is standing at the ready once they receive government clearance.6 years ago
US Jews plan smaller Hanukkah celebrations amid virus
Jewish Americans from a variety of branches of the faith are celebrating Hanukkah with smaller-than-usual gatherings this year, in hopes of keeping the year-end holiday safe but still joyful as coronavirus cases spike across the country.6 years ago
Biden, Harris named Time magazine’s ‘Person of the Year’
Time magazine has named President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris its “Person of the Year.”6 years ago
Latter-day Saints Charities partners with nonprofits for Navajo Nation
Latter-day Saints Charities along with Christkindlmarkt SLC and Navajo Strong joined together to donate COVID-19 kits and backpacks full of supplies to the Navajo Nation.6 years ago
These feces-finding Fidos help save orcas and other endangered wildlife
Eba is more than just the Very Good Dog she appears to be. She's a professional, working the prow of a moving speedboat, carefully tracking the very particular scent of killer whale poop floating in Puget Sound. But she doesn't work alone.6 years ago
First woman, next man on moon will come from these NASA 18
NASA has named the 18 astronauts who will train for its Artemis moon-landing program. The first woman and next man on the moon will come from this select group.6 years ago
Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a COVID-19 vaccine?
Even after COVID-19 vaccinations start in the U.S., masks and social distancing will be recommended for some time.6 years ago
Here’s what people Googled this year as they tried to make sense of 2020
What do Animal Crossing, "WAP," sourdough bread, Timothée Chalamet and "social distancing date ideas" all have in common? They were all popular Google searches in 2020.6 years ago
Elon Musk says he has moved to Texas
Tesla's CEO says he has relocated to the Lone Star State. Elon Musk revealed his move from California to Texas during The Wall Street Journal's CEO Council annual summit Tuesday.6 years ago
Sorry, folks — your dog doesn’t really know what you’re talking about
Experts found that dogs, who had not been specifically trained for the experiment, could quickly and clearly tell the difference between the known instruction words and the very different nonsense words.6 years ago
14 Fort Hood soldiers fired, suspended over violence at base
The Army says it has fired or suspended 14 officers and enlisted soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, and ordered policy changes to address chronic failures of leadership that contributed to a widespread pattern of violence, including murder, sexual assault and harassment.6 years ago
US regulators post positive review of Pfizer vaccine data
U.S. health regulators posted a positive review of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine as they near a decision on whether to allow use of the shot.6 years ago
Chick-fil-A and Target sue chicken processors over alleged price fixing
Chick-fil-A and Target are accusing meat processors of fixing prices for the chicken they buy.6 years ago
Fort Bragg soldier who went missing Memorial Day weekend was decapitated, investigators say
A missing Fort Bragg soldier's head who washed ashore near Cape Lookout National Seashore in North Carolina last may has been identified.6 years ago
