Ozone layer on track to recover within decades: 'We need to be vigilant'
NASA (NEW YORK) — When the hole in the ozone layer was first discovered in 1985, Paul A. Newman was shaken as a scientist. “I lost a lot of sleep back then because we didn’t really know
Madagascar faces millions of years of extinctions due to human activity, scientists say
chronowizard gasikara/Getty Images (ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar) — The ramifications of human activity on the island of Madagascar will affect the island far longer than previously realized, scientists say. It could take millions of years for the biodiversity on
Ukraine sees surge of female fighters
ABC News (KYIV, Ukraine) — By now she’s gained a few nicknames; from “punisher of Russians,” to the “Ukrainian Joan of Arc.” Eugenia Emerald has become somewhat of an icon in Ukraine, fighting on the front lines
Toronto homeless man ID'd as victim in alleged fatal 'swarming' attack by 8 girls
Toronto Police Service (TORONTO) — A homeless man was identified Tuesday as the victim of a fatal “swarming” attack police allege was committed by eight teenage girls in downtown Toronto last month. Toronto police said Ken Lee,
2022 was fifth-warmest year on record and had 3rd most billion-dollar disasters, scientists say
Photo by cuellar/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — If there is any indication that temperatures around the world are rising, look to the last several years and the intense warmth experienced in almost every region, experts said. Last
How proposed government ban on controversial noncompete clauses could impact the economy
James Leynse/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Millions of Americans have had to struggle to find a new jobs due to a measure in their contracts that prevents them from working for a direct competitor following a set
Here's the difference between a 'minimum wage' and 'living wage,' and why it matters
tattywelshie/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Near-historic price increases for basics like food and gas have drawn scrutiny to a question at the heart of the economy: How much money must a worker make to stay afloat? The
Biden's student loan plan could reduce how much people pay and for how long
jayk7/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Student loan borrowers could soon pay less money back on their loans and be on the hook for a shorter amount of time, should a new Biden administration rule take effect later
White House announces new agreements ahead of 'Three Amigos' Summit
NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP via Getty Images (MEXICO CITY) — The White House announced new agreements between the United States, Mexico and Canada on Tuesday, just hours before the countries’ leaders — the so-called “Three Amigos” — meet for
Ethiopians abroad celebrate Christmas with hope and angst after November cease-fire in Tigray
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (LONDON) — On the eve of Ethiopian Christmas, the family of Sarah Kidane, 26, gathered at their home in North London as per family tradition; starting traditional food preparations, sharing laughter and doing their best