Passengers who unbuckle before the plane stops could face fines
Flyers in a certain popular tourist destination could face fines if they unbuckle and stand up too soon at the end of a flight.
Why Japan is cracking down on baby names like ‘Pikachu’ and ‘Kitty'
Parents will need to inform local authorities of the phonetic reading of their child's name.
Invest 90-E designated as Tropical Storm Alvin expected to form off Mexico's coast this week
A tropical depression is expected to form off the coast of Mexico this week and would be named Alvin if it strengthens into a tropical storm, the first of the season in either the Eastern Pacific or Atlantic basins.
Trump delaying 50% tariff on European Union
The president said Sunday he’s agreed to delay a 50% tariff on the EU that he threatened last week, after saying negotiations with the commission were “going nowhere.”
Giant rat species captured on video for 1st time in Papua New Guinea
A newly released video shows the first-ever footage of the subalpine woolly rat, one of the world’s largest rodents, captured in Papua New Guinea.
US sees cases of new COVID-19 variant linked to surge in China: report
The CDC confirmed the presence of the NB.1.8.1 variant, but says there are too few cases to be included in official COVID tracking data.
Man wakes up to find grounded cargo ship just missed his home
The man apparently slept through the whole ordeal, and only woke up after a neighbor rang his doorbell.
Video: Monkeys caught kidnapping baby monkeys of a different species
Scientists have found surprising video evidence of what they call monkey kidnappings – and they’re trying to figure out why.
Sean Connery's French Riviera 'Bond villa' hits market for $26.4 million
The luxury property featured in 'Never Say Never Again' offers Mediterranean views and an infinity pool on a cliff-edge location.
Cat used to smuggle drugs into Costa Rican prison, video shows
Authorities in Costa Rica say a cat was used in an attempt to smuggle drugs into a prison in Pococí earlier this month.
Americans planning Mexico vacations face new safety concerns as US raises travel advisory
As Americans begin to finalize their summer vacation plans, a travel advisor is offering safety tips for those heading to Mexico's pristine shores that are often frequented by Hollywood stars.
Chris Brown to be held without bail on charge related to nightclub attack
Hip-hop and R&B singer Chris Brown will be held in custody while facing charges that he beat a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.
Is TikTok down? Tens of thousands report glitch with popular app
Over 30,000 users reported outages on TikTok, according to Downdetector.
Chinese imports to US plummet to lowest levels since COVID-19 pandemic amid Trump tariffs
Trade data shows record imports from other countries as duties on Chinese goods reach 145%.
Putin, Trump to skip Ukraine peace talks, Kremlin says
The Kremlin confirmed President Putin will not attend Thursday’s Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul. U.S. President Trump is also skipping the summit, according to Reuters, despite urging Ukraine to accept the meeting.
Pope Leo XIV posts first message on official papal social media accounts
Pope Leo XIV shared his first message on the official papal social media accounts this week, continuing the digital outreach of his predecessors with a post focused on peace.