Wildfire smoke reaches North Pole for 1st time in recorded history
Smoke from dozens of wildfires burning in Russia reached the North Pole for the first time in recorded history, NASA said.
Smoke from dozens of wildfires burning in Russia reached the North Pole for the first time in recorded history, NASA said.
US sends 3K troops to evacuate embassy staff in Kabul amid Taliban offensive
The U.S. is sending an additional 3,000 troops to Afghanistan to assist in the evacuation of some personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
The U.S. is sending an additional 3,000 troops to Afghanistan to assist in the evacuation of some personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
Mercury-bound spacecraft flies by Venus, beams back brilliant images
A European-Japanese spacecraft snapped 89 images of Venus in a close flyby on its way to Mercury.
A European-Japanese spacecraft snapped 89 images of Venus in a close flyby on its way to Mercury.
Files on Prince Andrew under review, London police chief says
Police in London are reviewing its files but not opening an investigation of Britain’s Prince Andrew.
Police in London are reviewing its files but not opening an investigation of Britain’s Prince Andrew.
Taliban seize 3 more Afghan provincial capitals, officials say
The Taliban seized three more provincial capitals in Afghanistan, officials said Wednesday. The insurgents now control some two-thirds of the nation.
The Taliban seized three more provincial capitals in Afghanistan, officials said Wednesday. The insurgents now control some two-thirds of the nation.
System in Atlantic expected to strengthen into tropical depression or storm
The peak of hurricane season is still a few weeks away, so you can expect even more storms to develop in the near future.
The peak of hurricane season is still a few weeks away, so you can expect even more storms to develop in the near future.
France mandates COVID-19 pass to enter restaurants, trains
The measure is part of a government plan to encourage more people to get a COVID-19 vaccine shot and slow down a surge in infections.
The measure is part of a government plan to encourage more people to get a COVID-19 vaccine shot and slow down a surge in infections.
Taliban seize 2 more Afghan provincial capitals as US finalizes withdrawal
Officials say the Taliban have taken control of two more provincial capitals in Afghanistan, the latest in a weeklong offensive.
Officials say the Taliban have taken control of two more provincial capitals in Afghanistan, the latest in a weeklong offensive.
'Code red for humanity': UN climate change report warns of 'unprecedented' impacts
A U.N. report said Earth’s climate is getting so hot that temperatures will probably blow past a level of warming that leaders have sought to prevent.
A U.N. report said Earth’s climate is getting so hot that temperatures will probably blow past a level of warming that leaders have sought to prevent.
Taliban seizes key Afghan cities as US troops complete pullout
The Taliban advances in Afghanistan were the latest in a series of blows to government forces as U.S. troops complete their pullout after nearly two decades in the country.
The Taliban advances in Afghanistan were the latest in a series of blows to government forces as U.S. troops complete their pullout after nearly two decades in the country.
NOAA spots possible unidentified jellyfish
NOAA Ocean Exploration thinks it could have discovered a new species of jellyfish during a dive last month.
NOAA Ocean Exploration thinks it could have discovered a new species of jellyfish during a dive last month.
More Cubans attempt dangerous trip to US across Florida Straits
Zuleydis Elledias has gotten up each morning for the past two months hoping for a phone call, a message — any news on the fate of her husband and nephew, who disappeared at sea after the boat they were in capsized as they tried to reach Florida.
Zuleydis Elledias has gotten up each morning for the past two months hoping for a phone call, a message — any news on the fate of her husband and nephew, who disappeared at sea after the boat they were in capsized as they tried to reach Florida.
After sluggish start, Europe catches up to the US in vaccinations
The European Union has caught up to the once-vaunted U.S. coronavirus vaccination effort despite a sluggish start.
The European Union has caught up to the once-vaunted U.S. coronavirus vaccination effort despite a sluggish start.
Here's everything $15.4 billion spent on the Tokyo Olympics could buy
Olympics are costly and may bump aside other priorities. In fact, several Japanese government audits say the real outlay for the Tokyo Games is even more than the official figure, perhaps approaching twice as much.
Olympics are costly and may bump aside other priorities. In fact, several Japanese government audits say the real outlay for the Tokyo Games is even more than the official figure, perhaps approaching twice as much.
DOD: Tresse Z. King, Air Force chief master sergeant, dies in Kuwait
The U.S. Department of Defense on Thursday said an investigation is underway over the death of an Air Force chief master sergeant who died in a non-combat related incident at a military base in Kuwait.
The U.S. Department of Defense on Thursday said an investigation is underway over the death of an Air Force chief master sergeant who died in a non-combat related incident at a military base in Kuwait.
Tokyo train stabbing leaves 10 injured, suspect in custody
Fire officials and news reports say a man with a knife has stabbed at least 10 passengers on a commuter train in Tokyo and was seized by police after fleeing.
Fire officials and news reports say a man with a knife has stabbed at least 10 passengers on a commuter train in Tokyo and was seized by police after fleeing.
Taliban kill director of Afghan government's media department
The Taliban on Friday shot and killed Dawa Khan Menapal, the director of Afghanistan's Government Information Media Center.
The Taliban on Friday shot and killed Dawa Khan Menapal, the director of Afghanistan's Government Information Media Center.
Birthplace of Olympics threatened as Greece battles forest fires
The archaeological site at the birthplace of the modern Olympics in Greece was being threatened by one of the major forest fires burning in Greece.
The archaeological site at the birthplace of the modern Olympics in Greece was being threatened by one of the major forest fires burning in Greece.
Barbie honors COVID-19 pandemic heroes with custom dolls
Barbie launches six new dolls honoring women in STEM who have become heroes during the pandemic.
Barbie launches six new dolls honoring women in STEM who have become heroes during the pandemic.
COVID-19 booster shots: WHO calls for moratorium until end of September
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the appeal mostly to wealthier countries that have far outpaced the developing world in numbers of vaccinations.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the appeal mostly to wealthier countries that have far outpaced the developing world in numbers of vaccinations.