Sales to kidults, adults who buy toys for themselves, have defied the overall downturn in toy sales, accounting for over a quarter of the UK toy market and worth over £1 billion a year, as adults find toys fun and beneficial for their mental health.

Scientists achieve world’s first IVF rhino pregnancy, offering hope for saving the northern white rhino.

Woman survives 14 hours on top of submerged car in California creek, highlighting the importance of preparedness in emergencies.

Church steeple collapses in New London, Connecticut, leaving community searching for answers and offering support.

Video of lion riding in Bentley sparks outrage and raises concerns about welfare of exotic animals.

Netflix’s crackdown on password-sharing led to a surge in sign-ups, with the streaming giant adding over 13.1 million subscriptions in the last quarter of 2022, the highest number since 2020.

The Sunday Times reveals the highest UK taxpayers, with Alex Gerko, JK Rowling, and Ed Sheeran among them.

Seabed mining is a contentious issue, with concerns about its environmental impact leading some countries to oppose it.

Hermit crabs around the world are increasingly using plastic waste as shells, raising questions about the impact on their evolution and the potential harm or benefits of plastic materials for these crustaceans.

Long-lost Klimt painting found in Vienna after almost 100 years, estimated to be worth over $54 million.

Fake robocalls impersonating President Biden have been circulating in New Hampshire, urging voters to skip the primary election, prompting an investigation to determine the source.

UK government to ban “drip pricing” and fake reviews, aiming to improve consumer transparency and protect customers from hidden fees and misleading information.

Amazon fined €32m in France for “excessive” surveillance of workers, violating GDPR; Amazon plans to appeal.

Potholes in the UK have hit a five-year high, costing drivers up to £500 million in repairs, prompting scientists to explore solutions such as self-healing roads and robots.

The American spacecraft, Peregrine One, experienced a propulsion fault that prevented a lunar touch-down, leading to its destruction over the Pacific Ocean.

AI is expected to impact nearly 40% of all jobs, worsening overall inequality, according to the IMF.

Parcel delivery firm DPD disabled part of its online chatbot after it swore at a customer, highlighting the potential pitfalls of using large language models in chatbots.

First Bus in the UK is using AI to improve punctuality and tackle “bus bunching,” resulting in a 20% improvement during peak periods.

Apple surpasses Samsung as world’s largest phonemaker, marking the first time in 12 years.

Ticket machines at railway stations charge passengers more than double the online price for some journeys, according to research by consumer group Which?.