Woman charged with stealing delivery van carrying 10,000 Krispy Kreme doughnuts; incident raises questions about motives behind such a theft.
Indonesia’s president calls on military to assist farmers in planting rice amid severe drought and threat to food security.
The Tren Maya project in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula is causing controversy due to its environmental impact and high cost.
Bull on train tracks disrupts New Jersey Transit, raises concerns about slaughterhouse security.
Rollercoaster at Universal Studios Japan comes to emergency stop, leaving riders dangling mid-air.
Archbishop of Canterbury forgets words during rehearsal for King’s Coronation, King Charles finds it amusing.
Skier narrowly avoids collision with bear on Lake Tahoe slopes, reminding us to respect wildlife.
AI image recognition apps like HappyWhale, Merlin Bird ID, and iNaturalist are not only helping users identify and learn about wildlife, but also contributing to conservation efforts by tracking populations and raising awareness about declining species.
Netflix has released viewer data on 99% of its catalogue for the first time, revealing that users around the world spent 812 million hours watching the political thriller The Night Agent, making it the most viewed show in the first half of this year.
Motorists on the Staten Island Expressway in New York came together to save a runaway chihuahua, highlighting the power of community and compassion.
Carlos Vasquez, a blind professional gamer, uses his hearing to compete in Mortal Kombat tournaments, showcasing the potential for accessibility in gaming.
The world is approaching ‘peak’ fossil fuels, with global demand expected to decline, but the transition to clean energy needs to happen faster to address the urgency of the climate crisis.
A remarkably well-preserved pliosaur skull, one of the most complete ever found, provides new insights into this ancient predator’s behavior and anatomy.
Starting your fitness journey in December or late autumn can be more effective and less intimidating than waiting until January, as the slower pace of the season and less crowded gyms can provide a more comfortable environment to build healthy habits and confidence.
McDonald’s new retro-themed drinks brand, CosMc’s, has been a hit with customers, attracting long queues and tapping into the market for trendy beverages.
Divers in the Turks and Caicos Islands are using antibiotics to save sick corals from the deadliest coral sickness ever recorded, stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD).
75-million-year-old tyrannosaur fossil reveals that juvenile tyrannosaurs had a more selective and dissecting feeding strategy compared to adults.
A white alligator, one of only seven in the world, has been born at Gatorland in Orlando, Florida, leaving experts amazed.
The European Union has reached a provisional agreement on comprehensive regulations for artificial intelligence, including safeguards and limitations on its use by law enforcement agencies.
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery aims to achieve energy self-sufficiency by producing its own refined oil, reducing costs and reliance on imports.
Former Paralympian John McFall is working with the European Space Agency on a groundbreaking study to determine if it is feasible for someone with a physical disability to live and work in space.
Ice rescue instructor and his wife capture stunning footage of themselves skating on a rare “ice window” in Alaska’s Alpine lakes, showcasing the beauty and rarity of this natural phenomenon.
The number of surviving Apollo astronauts is dwindling, with only eight individuals remaining who have voyaged beyond Earth orbit.
Driverless cars could be on UK roads by the end of 2026, according to the UK transport secretary, Mark Harper, who emphasized the importance of a proper safety regime and people’s confidence in the technology.
Stonehenge’s Altar Stone hails from Scotland, not Wales, revealing a more interconnected Neolithic society.
A prankster misled Glasgow 10k runners, causing safety concerns and a significant detour for participants.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink is recruiting participants for its first human trial, aiming to connect human brains to computers and allow individuals with paralysis to control a computer cursor or type using their thoughts, but faces competition from other companies in the field.
Weather apps are getting more accurate and personalized, using real-time updates and AI to provide up-to-date information.
Elon Musk’s Starlink aims to revolutionize Africa’s connectivity, bridging the digital divide with satellite internet.
Liverpool Street station surpasses Waterloo as the busiest station in Britain, thanks to the opening of the Elizabeth line and changing travel patterns.
YouTube’s experimental AI tool, Dream Track, lets users imitate the voices of popular artists like Demi Lovato and John Legend, while the company also announced other AI music projects, including a tool that creates instrumentals based on a melody hummed by artists.
Adam Neumann’s rise and fall with WeWork is a cautionary tale of ambition and hubris.
Amazon plans to introduce drone deliveries in the UK by the end of 2024, aiming to deliver parcels in under an hour.
Ethiopia’s Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) has recovered $10 million of the $14 million lost in a technical glitch, with customers voluntarily returning the funds, but those who don’t return the money will face criminal charges.
Floods wreak havoc in Kinshasa as the River Congo reaches its highest level in six decades.
