Heavy snowfall and thundersnow have caused travel chaos and dangerous conditions in northern US states.

Takashimaya, a luxury department store in Japan, has apologized for delivering 807 collapsed strawberry Christmas cakes out of the 2,900 that were ordered, sparking a social media backlash.

Gamers are at risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus due to unsafe sound levels, according to a study analyzing over 50,000 people; researchers are calling for more public health efforts to raise awareness of the risks.

The UK’s only giant pandas, Tian Tian and Yang Guang, are returning to China after 12 years in Edinburgh without producing any offspring.

2023 confirmed as hottest year on record, raising concerns about breaching international climate targets.

Apple settles a lawsuit for $95 million over alleged eavesdropping via Siri, avoiding trial risks.

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.

13-year-old Canadian boy, Maximus Trest, takes a year off school to develop his own PlayStation 5 game, Astrolander, with the support of the PlayStation team.

Cash use in the UK has increased for the first time in a decade, with 19% of purchases made with cash last year, as shoppers become more budget-conscious due to rising prices, according to the British Retail Consortium.

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.

Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest drops by 50% in 2023, the lowest in five years.

Jinny Kim, a pioneer in the K-beauty industry, has brought the K-beauty phenomenon to the UK and treated many celebrities and supermodels.

Workaholics Anonymous offers a judgment-free space for individuals to address their struggles with work addiction.

The rise of sustainable tourism is evident as more travelers seek eco-friendly accommodations and flight-free travel options.

Storm Ciarán wreaks havoc in Tuscany, Italy, causing severe flooding and prompting the deployment of the army.