3M cutting thousands of jobs, profits tumble
3M, the maker of Scotch Tape and Post It Notes, said it will cut 2,500 jobs globally after fourth-quarter profits plummeted amid a slowing economy.
3M, the maker of Scotch Tape and Post It Notes, said it will cut 2,500 jobs globally after fourth-quarter profits plummeted amid a slowing economy.
Pope Francis says homosexuality is a ‘sin,’ but ‘not a crime’
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
Drone footage shows river with enough garbage to fill 4 Olympic swimming pools
In the Drina River of Eastern Europe, a combination of bad weather and a build-up of waste in riverside landfills led to an significant accumulation of garbage.
In the Drina River of Eastern Europe, a combination of bad weather and a build-up of waste in riverside landfills led to an significant accumulation of garbage.
Dinosaur fossils unearthed in Chile may give insight into deadly asteroid strike
The new fossils are from birds and killer dinosaurs, such as the megaraptor, and provide clues about their life before — and after — the fatal asteroid strike.
The new fossils are from birds and killer dinosaurs, such as the megaraptor, and provide clues about their life before — and after — the fatal asteroid strike.
Peru closes Machu Picchu, hundreds of tourists stuck as anti-government protests grow
The iconic Incan citadel dates to the 15th century and is often referred to as one of the new seven wonders of the world.
The iconic Incan citadel dates to the 15th century and is often referred to as one of the new seven wonders of the world.
Lunar New Year 2023: What to know about the Year of the Rabbit
More than a billion people worldwide will celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. Here's what to know about the two-week-long festival.
More than a billion people worldwide will celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. Here's what to know about the two-week-long festival.
Watch: Drone video captures the world’s largest hatching of baby turtles
Between mid-December and early January, millions of baby river turtles emerged from the sandy beaches of the Amazon’s Guaporé/Inténez River.
Between mid-December and early January, millions of baby river turtles emerged from the sandy beaches of the Amazon’s Guaporé/Inténez River.
China has 1-hour daily limit for kids' online games — and not on school nights
Minors in China are allowed to play online games for only an hour a day and only on Fridays, weekends, and public holidays.
Minors in China are allowed to play online games for only an hour a day and only on Fridays, weekends, and public holidays.
Adrift for 24 days, sailor rescued by Colombian navy after scrawling 'help' on boat
Elvis Francois said he survived over three weeks adrift on a sailbot in the Caribbean by eating ketchup, garlic powder, and seasoning cubes.
Elvis Francois said he survived over three weeks adrift on a sailbot in the Caribbean by eating ketchup, garlic powder, and seasoning cubes.
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces resignation
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leaving office after nearly six years in which she was praised globally for her empathetic handling of the nation’s worst mass-shooting and health-driven response to the coronavirus pandemic.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leaving office after nearly six years in which she was praised globally for her empathetic handling of the nation’s worst mass-shooting and health-driven response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Church of England refuses to preside over same-sex marriages
"Blessings" from the Church of England for same-sex marriage are allowed, but same-sex couples are still not allowed to marry in its churches.
"Blessings" from the Church of England for same-sex marriage are allowed, but same-sex couples are still not allowed to marry in its churches.
World’s oldest known person, French nun Sister André, dies at 118
Lucile Randon, known as Sister André, was also one of the world’s oldest survivors of COVID-19. She died just a few weeks before her 119th birthday.
Lucile Randon, known as Sister André, was also one of the world’s oldest survivors of COVID-19. She died just a few weeks before her 119th birthday.
Argentinian girl, 12, dies after attempting TikTok choking challenge, reports say
'I believe someone encouraged her to do it,' the victim's aunt tells a media outlet.
'I believe someone encouraged her to do it,' the victim's aunt tells a media outlet.
Airline passenger's video captures last moments before Nepal crash
Everything looked normal as Sonu Jaiswal’s livestream on Facebook shifted from the picturesque views seen from the plane’s window to fellow passengers. Then chaos. Then a wall of flame.
Everything looked normal as Sonu Jaiswal’s livestream on Facebook shifted from the picturesque views seen from the plane’s window to fellow passengers. Then chaos. Then a wall of flame.
China records 1st population decline in decades as births drop
China has long been the world's most populous nation but is expected to soon be overtaken by India — if it has not already.
China has long been the world's most populous nation but is expected to soon be overtaken by India — if it has not already.
Co-pilot killed during Nepal flight lost pilot husband in 2006 plane crash
Anju Khatiwada, 44, had already logged thousands of flight hours and had actually flown the 27-minute flight from Nepal’s capital to Pokhara before.
Anju Khatiwada, 44, had already logged thousands of flight hours and had actually flown the 27-minute flight from Nepal’s capital to Pokhara before.
Italy's No. 1 wanted Mafia boss arrested after 30 years on the run
A young man when he went into hiding, Matteo Messina Denaro is now 60. He was convicted of dozens of murders and faces multiple life sentences.
A young man when he went into hiding, Matteo Messina Denaro is now 60. He was convicted of dozens of murders and faces multiple life sentences.
Nepal plane crash: Flight data, voice recorders retrieved from site
Officials say at least 69 of the 72 people aboard were killed, and they believe the three missing individuals are also dead. Rescuers are still searching the debris Monday for them.
Officials say at least 69 of the 72 people aboard were killed, and they believe the three missing individuals are also dead. Rescuers are still searching the debris Monday for them.
Nepal plane crash: 68 dead, 4 missing in resort town Pokhara
The flight, which had 72 people aboard, was landing at a newly opened airport in the resort town of Pokhara when it crashed into a gorge.
The flight, which had 72 people aboard, was landing at a newly opened airport in the resort town of Pokhara when it crashed into a gorge.
Andrew Tate: Romania seizes cars, other assets in investigation
Romania's National Agency for the Administration of Unavailable Assets said in a statement that it removed a total of 15 luxury cars, 14 designer watches and cash in several currencies.
Romania's National Agency for the Administration of Unavailable Assets said in a statement that it removed a total of 15 luxury cars, 14 designer watches and cash in several currencies.