Australian Olympic breaker Rachael Gunn retires from competition

"Raygun," the Australian breaker who was widely ridiculed for her unconventional routine at the Paris Olympics, plans to retire from competition.

Diamond dust could play a role in climate control efforts, study suggests

Recent research suggests that injecting solid particles into the atmosphere may significantly mitigate stratospheric warming, as the rate continues to climb around the globe.

Russia accused of plotting to plant explosives aboard US-bound airplanes: report

Western security officials reportedly said they believe Russia is plotting to plant explosives aboard either commercial or passenger airplanes bound for the United States and Canada. 

Baby hippo Moo Deng picks Trump over Harris in 2024 election ‘prediction’

Thailand’s viral baby hippo, Moo Deng, chose a watermelon marked with Trump’s name in a playful prediction of the 2024 U.S. election, drawing widespread attention.

How Iceland's experimental 4-day workweek turned out

The report found that the change to a shorter workweek had significant results. Here's what the researchers learned.

Artisan cheese seller in a pickle after thieves made off with massive cheddar haul

A British company says a con artist made off with 22 metric tons of award-winning cheddar worth hundreds of thousands of dollars before the company realized it had been scammed.

Israel launches retaliation attack against Iran

Israel has launched a retaliation attack into Iran, the latest in a trade of attacks as tensions heighten between the two countries.

The Sphere is getting a second location following Las Vegas success

The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas in 2023 and is the world’s largest structure hosting concerts and sporting events.

Photos: Polish zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered Sumatran tigers

A Polish zoo is celebrating the birth of four bright-eyed Sumatran tiger cubs in what’s being hailed as “a breeding success on a global scale."

US sends stealth bombers to attack Houthi rebel bunkers

B-2 bombers targeted underground weapons storage locations in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, and U.S. officials offered no details on the extent of the damage from the strikes.

Japan offers free domestic flights to tourists, but there's a catch

Japan Airlines is offering free domestic flights to international tourists as part of a promotion, but the deal comes with conditions. Find out how it works and the catch travelers need to know.

US sending air defense missile system, more troops to Israel

The Pentagon said Sunday the United States will send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery and troops to to Israel.

X returns to Brazil after monthlong shutdown — what’s next for the platform?

After a monthlong suspension, X (formerly Twitter) has resumed operations in Brazil. The platform, owned by Elon Musk, complied with local laws and court orders to restore service in one of its biggest markets.