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.
Japan mudslide: 4 dead, dozens missing as rescue crews search through debris
Rescue workers are digging through sludge and debris looking for dozens of people who may be trapped after a torrent of mud, trees and rocks ripped with a roar through a Japanese seaside resort town.
Rescue workers are digging through sludge and debris looking for dozens of people who may be trapped after a torrent of mud, trees and rocks ripped with a roar through a Japanese seaside resort town.
Man bitten by neighbor's escaped python in toilet
A man was bitten by a python during an early-morning visit to his bathroom toilet.
A man was bitten by a python during an early-morning visit to his bathroom toilet.
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.
Duchess of Cambridge self-isolating after COVID-19 contact
The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
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.
Deadly Japan mudslide: More than 1,000 involved in rescue operation
More than 1,000 soldiers, firefighters and police have joined rescue efforts after a giant mudslide ripped through a resort town southwest of Tokyo, killing at least two people and leaving about 20 missing.
More than 1,000 soldiers, firefighters and police have joined rescue efforts after a giant mudslide ripped through a resort town southwest of Tokyo, killing at least two people and leaving about 20 missing.
45 dead in Philippine military plane crash; 49 rescued
The Philippine military says at least 45 people have been killed and 49 rescued after a C-130 aircraft carrying combat troops crashed while landing. Sunday's crash near Jolo airport in the southern Sulu province killed 42 army soldiers on board and three civilians on the ground.
The Philippine military says at least 45 people have been killed and 49 rescued after a C-130 aircraft carrying combat troops crashed while landing. Sunday's crash near Jolo airport in the southern Sulu province killed 42 army soldiers on board and three civilians on the ground.
VIDEO: Mexico's Pemex suffers huge gas pipeline fire in Gulf
Mexico's state-owned oil company says it suffered a rupture in an undersea gas pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico.
Mexico's state-owned oil company says it suffered a rupture in an undersea gas pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico.
US leaves Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan after nearly 20 years
The U.S. has left Bagram Airfield, the military epicenter of the war against the Taliban and hunting down the al-Qaida perpetrators of 9/11.
The U.S. has left Bagram Airfield, the military epicenter of the war against the Taliban and hunting down the al-Qaida perpetrators of 9/11.
On what would have been her 60th birthday, Princess Diana’s memory lives on
Though Princess Diana died more than 20 years ago, her legacy and popularity have stood the test of time.
Though Princess Diana died more than 20 years ago, her legacy and popularity have stood the test of time.
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.
China’s ruling Communist Party marks 100th anniversary
China's ruling Communist Party is marking the 100th anniversary of its founding with speeches and grand displays intended to showcase economic progress and social stability to justify its iron grip on political power.
China's ruling Communist Party is marking the 100th anniversary of its founding with speeches and grand displays intended to showcase economic progress and social stability to justify its iron grip on political power.
Tour de France crash suspect arrested after manhunt: reports
A woman who caused a massive pileup during the Tour de France on June 26, 2021, was reportedly arrested in Brittany, France.
A woman who caused a massive pileup during the Tour de France on June 26, 2021, was reportedly arrested in Brittany, France.
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.
France legalizes IVF for lesbians and single women
France has approved a law that will allow single women and lesbians access to medically assisted reproduction for the first time. The National Assembly adopted the wide-ranging bioethics law in a 326–115 vote.
France has approved a law that will allow single women and lesbians access to medically assisted reproduction for the first time. The National Assembly adopted the wide-ranging bioethics law in a 326–115 vote.
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.
Fugitive arrested in Mexico after giving fake name -- of another fugitive
After 14 years, authorities thought they had arrested the man responsible for a drunk-driving crash that killed a Polk County couple. However, it turns out the man arrested in Mexico was the wrong guy.
After 14 years, authorities thought they had arrested the man responsible for a drunk-driving crash that killed a Polk County couple. However, it turns out the man arrested in Mexico was the wrong guy.