North America experienced an unprecedented 'hot drought' in the last century, new research shows
K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Western North America has experienced an unprecedented “hot drought” over the last century, according to new research that shows the amplification of heat in the
Iranian activists go on hunger strike over execution of protester Mohammad Ghobadlou
Iran International (LONDON) — Dozens of Iranian women political prisoners went on a hunger strike Thursday in protest of the execution of Iranian protester Mohammad Ghobadlou. The announcement of the hunger strike was made on the Instagram
Tesla stock plummets more than 10% after earnings miss expectations
lvcandy/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Shares of Tesla plummeted more than 10% in afternoon trading on Thursday, less than 24 hours after the company reported earnings that fell short of expectations and cautioned of sluggish sales over
As Israel warned Gaza civilians to evacuate, IDF bombs struck city described as sanctuary
pawel.gaul/Getty Images As war rages in Gaza, civilians have repeatedly been told by Israel to go to the city of Deir al-Balah, in the center of the enclave, for safety. The city lies below the Wadi Gaza,
Former Spain soccer chief may stand trial for kiss, judge says
SasinT Gallery/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Spain’s former soccer chief, Luis Rubiales, may stand trial for a nonconsensual kiss at the Women’s World Cup, a Spanish judge said Thursday. The former Spanish soccer federation president was banned
North Korea tests new type of cruise missile, state media says
People watch a television screen showing a news broadcast with file footage of a North Korean missile test, at a railway station in Seoul on Jan. 24, 2024. (JUNG YEON-JE/AFP via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — North
South Korean ruling party lawmaker attacked in Seoul, aide says
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (SEOUL, South Korea) — A South Korean ruling party lawmaker, Bae Hyun-jin, has been rushed to the hospital after an attack in Seoul’s posh Gangnam district Thursday afternoon. Bae, a member of the People Power
Dunkin' faces potential class-action lawsuit for alleged discriminatory upcharge on nondairy milks
An exterior view of the Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant in Muncy, Pennsylvania, June 10, 2023. (Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Lactose intolerant coffee drinkers who opt for nondairy alternatives like soy, almond or oat
Scoreboard roundup — 1/24/24
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Detroit 113, Charlotte 106 Minnesota 118, Washington 107 Memphis 105, Miami 96 Milwaukee 126, Cleveland 116 Portland 137, Houston 131 (OT) Phoenix
US Coast Guard rescues 33 people from sinking vessel in deep water
U.S. Coast Guard (NEW YORK) — The United States Coast Guard rescued 33 people from a sinking vessel in deep water when their boat began taking on water and sinking. The incident occurred on Monday when Coast