Gulf of Mexico fire happened after lightning strike and gas leak, company says
A bizarre chain of events, including a lightning storm and a simultaneous gas pipeline leak, set off a strange subaquatic fireball seen last week in the Gulf of Mexico.
A bizarre chain of events, including a lightning storm and a simultaneous gas pipeline leak, set off a strange subaquatic fireball seen last week in the Gulf of Mexico.
4-day work week trials in Iceland deemed 'overwhelming success' by researchers
Four-day work week trials in Iceland were found to increase workers’ wellbeing while productivity stayed the same or improved, researchers said.
Four-day work week trials in Iceland were found to increase workers’ wellbeing while productivity stayed the same or improved, researchers said.
Pope Francis eats breakfast, takes walk 2 days after intestinal surgery
Pope Francis ate breakfast Tuesday and took a walk as he continues to recover from a scheduled intestinal surgery, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis ate breakfast Tuesday and took a walk as he continues to recover from a scheduled intestinal surgery, the Vatican said.
Kaseya ransomware attack impacting companies around the world
Cybersecurity teams worked feverishly Sunday to stem the impact of the single biggest global ransomware attack on record.
Cybersecurity teams worked feverishly Sunday to stem the impact of the single biggest global ransomware attack on record.
2 teen sisters killed by lightning while hiking in Norway mountains
Two sisters were killed after being struck by lightning while on a hike in Norway. A third sister was also seriously hurt.
Two sisters were killed after being struck by lightning while on a hike in Norway. A third sister was also seriously hurt.
Video shows man escaping from prison van in England
CCTV captured the moment a man escaped from a prison van outside a police station in North Tyneside, England, on May 29.
CCTV captured the moment a man escaped from a prison van outside a police station in North Tyneside, England, on May 29.
Elsa strengthens into first hurricane of the Atlantic season
Elsa strengthened to a hurricane on Friday morning, becoming the first hurricane of the 2021 Atlantic season. At this time, there are no direct impacts expected for Texas.
Elsa strengthened to a hurricane on Friday morning, becoming the first hurricane of the 2021 Atlantic season. At this time, there are no direct impacts expected for Texas.
Tour de France: Organizers drop legal action against woman who caused crash
Tour de France organizers say they have dropped their legal action against a spectator who caused a massive crash on the first stage.
Tour de France organizers say they have dropped their legal action against a spectator who caused a massive crash on the first stage.
Princess Diana: William, Harry unveil statue on late mom's 60th birthday
Thursday marks what would have been Princess Diana’s 60th birthday. Her sons, Princes William and Harry, unveiled a statue of their late mother in Kensington Palace.
Thursday marks what would have been Princess Diana’s 60th birthday. Her sons, Princes William and Harry, unveiled a statue of their late mother in Kensington Palace.
Flying car with BMW engine completes 1st inter-city test flight
A prototype flying car completed its first inter-city flight this week. It takes less than 3 minutes to transform from a vehicle into an aircraft.
A prototype flying car completed its first inter-city flight this week. It takes less than 3 minutes to transform from a vehicle into an aircraft.
Kim Jong Un berates N. Korean officials for 'crucial' COVID-19 lapse
Kim Jong Un berated top North Korean officials for failures in COVID-19 prevention. But so far, the country has claimed to have had no infections.
Kim Jong Un berated top North Korean officials for failures in COVID-19 prevention. But so far, the country has claimed to have had no infections.
Magnetic weight loss device prevents mouth from opening more than .2cm, sparks outcry
The weight loss tool, which was developed by researchers in the UK and New Zealand, has been likened online to a 'medieval torture device.'
The weight loss tool, which was developed by researchers in the UK and New Zealand, has been likened online to a 'medieval torture device.'
Tour de France: Woman who caused crash will be sued, officials say
Tour de France Deputy Director Pierre-Yves Thouault said the organization would be suing a woman who caused a crash which injured several riders during Stage 1 of the race.
Tour de France Deputy Director Pierre-Yves Thouault said the organization would be suing a woman who caused a crash which injured several riders during Stage 1 of the race.
US airstrikes target Iran-backed militia groups in Syria, Iraq
The U.S. military targeted three operational and weapons storage facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups in Syria and Iraq, officials said.
The U.S. military targeted three operational and weapons storage facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups in Syria and Iraq, officials said.
Reparations needed to help end racial discrimination, UN rights chief says
The U.N. human rights chief made the call in a landmark report launched after the killing of George Floyd.
The U.N. human rights chief made the call in a landmark report launched after the killing of George Floyd.
As delta variant rises globally, US targeting younger adults for vaccines
Several countries are reinstating safety measures as the delta variant continues to spread. And in the U.S., the Biden administration is now targeting a group dubbed “the movable middle” to get vaccinated.
Several countries are reinstating safety measures as the delta variant continues to spread. And in the U.S., the Biden administration is now targeting a group dubbed “the movable middle” to get vaccinated.
UK health minister resigns after breaking COVID-19 protocols
U.K. Health Secretary Matt Hancock resigned Saturday, a day after apologizing for breaching social distancing rules with an aide with whom he was allegedly having an affair.
U.K. Health Secretary Matt Hancock resigned Saturday, a day after apologizing for breaching social distancing rules with an aide with whom he was allegedly having an affair.
Delta variant: WHO urges vaccinated people to still wear masks, distance
As the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread globally, WHO officials are pleading for a more equitable distribution of vaccines and for those who have been vaccinated to remain “appropriately cautious.”
As the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread globally, WHO officials are pleading for a more equitable distribution of vaccines and for those who have been vaccinated to remain “appropriately cautious.”
Disappearances rise on Mexico's 'highway of death' to U.S. border
As many as 50 people are missing after setting out on three-hour car trips this year between Mexico's industrial hub of Monterrey and the border city of Nuevo Laredo on a well-traveled stretch of road local media have dubbed “the highway of death.”
As many as 50 people are missing after setting out on three-hour car trips this year between Mexico's industrial hub of Monterrey and the border city of Nuevo Laredo on a well-traveled stretch of road local media have dubbed “the highway of death.”
Japan's emperor is 'extremely worried' about Olympics amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The head of the Imperial Palace in Japan says Emperor Naruhito is “extremely worried” that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could accelerate the spread of the coronavirus.
The head of the Imperial Palace in Japan says Emperor Naruhito is “extremely worried” that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could accelerate the spread of the coronavirus.