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Shark Fight
A swimmer fights back against a shark and survives severe injuries.
Why Japan Is Looking to India
Japanese companies are increasingly turning to India for growth and investment.
Remembering Dolly Parton
Country music star Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80.
Robot Maker Has Big Market Debut
Unitree became the first humanoid robot maker listed in mainland China after a huge market debut.
Corgis Race in Vilnius
About 150 corgis gathered in Vilnius for races and playful competitions.
Anthropic Faces Major Copyright Settlement
Anthropic will pay authors after using pirated books to train Claude.
Japan Builds New Intelligence Agency
Japan is creating a new centralized intelligence agency.
Man Swims Across Baltic Sea
A Polish man became the first to swim from Sweden to Poland.
Minivans Make a Comeback
More millennial parents are choosing minivans over SUVs.
Lettuce Linked to Major Parasite Outbreak
Health officials linked a cyclospora outbreak to lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants.
Dopamine Sites: Shopping Without Spending
South Korean dopamine sites let people enjoy the feeling of online shopping without spending money.
Smelling Chocolate Could Help You Exercise
A study found that smelling dark or milk chocolate helped young men exercise more.
Man Sucked Out of Plane Window
A broken plane window pulled a passenger partly outside during a flight.
Argentina and Cabo Verde Battle
Cabo Verde came close to beating Argentina in its first World Cup match.
Hot Dog Eating Contest
Joey Chestnut won the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest again.
France Faces Extreme Heat
A severe heat wave in France led to a rise in deaths.
Missing Giraffe in Texas
A giraffe escaped from a Texas ranch and has not been found.
Ebola Outbreak Spreads Fast
An Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is spreading quickly.
Knicks Win NBA Championship
The New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in more than 50 years.
SpaceX Enters the Stock Market
SpaceX entered the stock market with a record IPO.
Ferrari Shows Its First Electric Car
Ferrari showed its first fully electric car.
House of the Dragon in ASL
HBO Max will release a sign language version of House of the Dragon.
China’s Wind Power Bet Pays Off
China's wind power investment may help it cope with pressure on oil and gas supplies.
Argentine Families Buy Less Beef
High beef prices are pushing Argentine families to buy less meat.
A Giant Sea Lion at Pier 39
A giant sea lion became a popular sight at San Francisco's Pier 39.
Coffee, Mood, and Gut Bacteria
An Irish study suggests coffee may improve mood in ways not explained by caffeine alone.
On Trial for Racism
An Argentine tourist went on trial in Brazil after making a racist gesture.
A Marathon Under Two Hours
Sabastian Sawe became the first runner to win the London Marathon in under two hours.
California Paper Warehouse Fire
A huge fire destroyed a paper warehouse in California.
Hershey's Real Chocolate Plan
Hershey says some products will use real chocolate again.
Spring Allergies Are Getting Worse
Climate change is making pollen seasons longer and spring allergies worse.
Dog Rescue in New Zealand
A dog was rescued after its owner fell near a waterfall in New Zealand.
Americans Start New Lives Abroad
More Americans are moving abroad in search of lower costs and better lives.
Man With 2,000 Ants
Kenyan police arrested a man accused of smuggling live queen ants to China.
At Dinner, Fewer Drink Orders
Fewer Americans are ordering alcohol when they eat out.
Is Matcha Caffeine Different?
Scientists are testing whether matcha gives people a calmer kind of energy than coffee.
Red Fox Goes to New York
A red fox traveled from England to New York on a ship.
Prediction Markets Face Anger
Prediction market sites faced criticism over bets on war and other serious events.
Looksmaxxing Trend Raises Mental Health Concerns
Looksmaxxing is a social media trend that can turn appearance into an unhealthy obsession.
Boy Swims to Save Family
An Australian teenager swam for help after rough seas carried his family away from shore.
US and Israel Strike Iran
U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran raised fears of a wider conflict.
Baby Monkey Learns to Live With Group
Zoo workers are helping a baby monkey learn to live with other monkeys.
Ukrainian Soldier Returns After Family Funeral
A Ukrainian family learned that their son was alive after believing he had died in the war.
When Should You Text After a First Date?
Researchers look into the question of when to send a text after a first date.
Alzheimer's Drug Helps Mice
A new drug helped mice with Alzheimer's-like symptoms, but it has not been tested in people.
Winter Olympics Start in Italy
The Winter Olympics opened in Italy with a new event making its debut.
Tech Workers Take Off Shoes in the Office
Some tech offices are asking workers to take off their shoes.
20-Year-Old Lottery Winner Chooses Weekly Payments
A young lottery winner chose weekly payments instead of taking all the money at once.
Three Men Rob Pokemon Card Shop in New York
Robbers stole valuable Pokémon cards from a New York shop.
China's Birthrate Falls to Record Low
China's birthrate fell to a record low.
Meta Blocks Under-16 Accounts in Australia
Meta blocked under-16 accounts as Australia began a social media ban for children.
Baby Born in Waymo Taxi
A woman gave birth in a self-driving taxi in San Francisco.
Nuts May Cut Cravings for Sweets and Fast Food
A study found that nuts may help reduce cravings for sweets and fast food.
Kylie Minogue Races for Christmas Number One
Kylie Minogue's new Christmas song competed for the UK number one spot.
Pantone Picks White for 2026 Color of the Year
Pantone chose a shade of white as its Color of the Year for 2026.
Man Wears Super Long Jeans for Competition
A man wore extremely long jeans for an unusual denim competition.
Men Die More from Broken Heart Syndrome
A study found that men with broken heart syndrome die more often than women.
India Wins Women's Cricket World Cup for the First Time
India won its first Women's Cricket World Cup.
Thieves Steal Crown Jewels from the Louvre
Thieves stole Crown Jewels from the Louvre in a quick raid.
UK Police Break Phone Smuggling Gang
UK police stopped a gang accused of smuggling stolen phones to China.
Tony Hawk's Board Sells for $1.15 Million
Tony Hawk's famous skateboard sold for a record price at auction.
Can College Students Put Down Their Phones for an Hour?
College students are trying to spend more time talking without their phones.
Greece Spends to Fight Population Decline
Greece announced a plan to help families as its population falls.
RFK Jr. Targets Food Dyes, Candy Makers Resist
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to remove synthetic food dyes from U.S. foods.
Super-Agers: Older People with Amazing Memories
Researchers are studying why some older people keep unusually strong memories.
You Don't Need 10,000 Steps for Good Health
A study found that 7,000 steps a day may be enough for good health.
Ozzy Osbourne, Heavy Metal Pioneer, Dies at 76
Ozzy Osbourne, a pioneer of heavy metal, died at 76.
Seoul Space-Out Helps People Relax
A Seoul competition asks people to relax by doing nothing.
Thai Hippo Moo Deng Turns One
Fans celebrated Moo Deng, a famous Thai baby hippo, on her first birthday.
BTS Returns After Military Service
BTS moved closer to a full reunion as more members finished military service.
Vitamin D May Help Slow Aging
A study found that vitamin D may help slow some effects of aging.
YouTuber Arrested for Visiting Protected Island
An American YouTuber was arrested after visiting a protected island in India.
Man Almost Swallowed by Whale
A man was briefly engulfed by a whale while packrafting in Chile.
A New Version of Scrabble
Mattel introduced a friendlier, more cooperative version of Scrabble.
Hiker Kills Coyote with Bare Hands
A hiker killed an attacking coyote that later tested positive for rabies.
Taylor Swift Makes Grammy History
Taylor Swift became the first artist to win Album of the Year four times.
Refugee Bear Finds a Home
A bear rescued from a Ukrainian zoo found a new home in Scotland.
Wasabi Linked to Improved Memory
A Japanese study found that wasabi extract may help memory.
Google Maps Leads Hikers Astray
Hikers needed rescue after following a trail on Google Maps that did not exist.
Star Wars Prop Sells for Three Million
A Star Wars X-wing model sold for a record price at auction.
Runaway Children
Two children stole a car and drove away after a family argument.
The Growing Popularity of Eating Insects
More people are becoming interested in eating insects.
Koreans Get Younger in Age System Change
South Korea changed its age system to match international practice.
More Evidence in Support of the Mediterranean Diet
A study found more evidence that the Mediterranean diet may lower diabetes risk.
Cheating Fishermen Go to Jail
Two fishing competitors went to jail after cheating in a tournament.
ChatGPT-4: Revolutionary Processing Technology
ChatGPT-4 raised hopes about AI but also worries about jobs and misinformation.
TikTok Comes Under Fire
Governments restricted TikTok over concerns about its links to China.
Big Wins and Losses
A Maine lottery ticket won a huge jackpot, while Elon Musk's wealth fell sharply.
Protein Hunger and Overeating
A study suggests that low-protein breakfasts may lead people to eat more.
German Soccer Protest
Germany's players protested FIFA's ban on OneLove armbands at the World Cup.
Asian American on Coin
Anna May Wong became the first Asian American featured on U.S. currency.
Halloween is Coming
People prepared for Halloween with costumes and new horror films.
FDA Warns Against Sleepy Chicken
The FDA warned people not to cook chicken in NyQuil.
Thousands Queue for Queen
Thousands of people waited in London to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II.
Promising Research on Psilocybin
Research suggests psilocybin may help heavy drinkers reduce alcohol use.
Serena Williams to Retire
Serena Williams announced plans to retire from tennis.
Population Nearing 8 Billion
The world population was expected to reach eight billion.
Suffering the Heat
Extreme heat disrupted daily life around the world.
Top Gun: Top at Box Office
Top Gun: Maverick became the biggest success of Tom Cruise's career.
Thailand Legalizes Marijuana
Thailand legalized marijuana after years of strict drug laws.
Ikea Offers Help with Names
Ikea Norway suggested baby names based on its furniture.
Coffee Drinkers May Live Longer
A study linked moderate coffee drinking with a longer life.
Mona Lisa Attack
A man tried to put cake on the Mona Lisa, but the painting was not damaged.
Would-be Assassin Fully Free
John Hinckley was given full freedom decades after trying to kill Ronald Reagan.
Rock Paper Scissors Championship
A Wellington bar held a Rock Paper Scissors championship.
Cats Recognize Names
A Japanese study suggests cats may recognize familiar names.
Megadrought and Murder
Drought has revealed human remains in Lake Mead.
Focus Help at Cafe
A Tokyo cafe helps writers finish their work before they leave.
Tough Choice in French Election
French voters chose between Macron and Le Pen in a divided election.
Exercise Aids Depression
A study found that exercise may help people with depression.
Oscars to Remember
The 2022 Oscars were remembered for historic wins and a shocking slap.
Google Cable to Africa
Google's new undersea cable could improve internet access in West Africa.
Shackleton Ship Found
Searchers found Shackleton's lost ship in Antarctica.
War in Europe
Russia's invasion of Ukraine brought war back to Europe.
Brazilian Umbrella Service Spreads
A Brazilian company brought its free umbrella service to New York.
New Indonesian Capital Has Name
Indonesia named its planned new capital Nusantara.
Female Monkey Takes Top Spot
A female macaque became the leader of a large monkey troop in Japan.
Man Gets Pig Heart
Doctors gave a patient a genetically modified pig heart.
Fish Fall From Sky
Fish fell from the sky in Texas after unusual weather.
Smoking Ban in New Zealand
New Zealand proposed strict new rules to reduce smoking.
Migrants Die at Sea
Migrants died while trying to cross the English Channel.
Babies Swapped at Fertilization
Two families sued after an IVF clinic swapped their embryos.
Christchurch Wizard Let Go
Christchurch ended the salary of its longtime public Wizard.
Capone Belongings Sold
Al Capone's belongings and former home sold for high prices at auction.
Coronavirus Restrictions Ending
Countries began lifting COVID-19 restrictions as the pandemic changed.
Woolly Mammoths to Return
A company hopes to create mammoth-like elephants using modern science.
Gaming Time Limit for Chinese Kids
China limited the amount of online gaming allowed for children.
US Leaves Afghanistan
The United States withdrew from Afghanistan after 20 years of war.
Better Protection for Animals in South Korea
South Korea moved to give animals stronger legal protection.
American Population Changing
New census figures show that the United States is becoming more diverse.
Skateboarding Makes its Olympic Debut
Skateboarding made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games.
Woman Found Guilty in London Jewelry Robbery
A woman was jailed for helping steal diamonds from a London jewelry store.
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