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.
Parents will need to inform local authorities of the phonetic reading of their child's name.
Driver plows into crowd at Liverpool Premier League celebration; 53-year-old arrested
A driver was arrested after a vehicle rammed into fans celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League title. Witnesses say the car struck several pedestrians in what appeared to be a deliberate act.
A driver was arrested after a vehicle rammed into fans celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League title. Witnesses say the car struck several pedestrians in what appeared to be a deliberate act.
Cargo ship operator allegedly fell asleep and ran aground, nearly hitting a home in Norway
A man whose house was nearly hit by the ship said he slept through the entire incident.
A man whose house was nearly hit by the ship said he slept through the entire incident.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
The man apparently slept through the whole ordeal, and only woke up after a neighbor rang his doorbell.
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.
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.
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.
Carlos Alcaraz beats Sinner for 4th straight time, claims Italian open
Carlos Alcaraz defeated world No. 1 Jannik Sinner 7-6 (5), 6-1 to win his first Italian Open title.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated world No. 1 Jannik Sinner 7-6 (5), 6-1 to win his first Italian Open title.
Lufthansa flight flew for 10 minutes without a pilot, report says
A Lufthansa flight co-pilot fainted while he was alone in the cockpit last year, leaving the plane without a pilot for 10 minutes, German media reported.
A Lufthansa flight co-pilot fainted while he was alone in the cockpit last year, leaving the plane without a pilot for 10 minutes, German media reported.
Pope Leo XIV calls for unity and love in inaugural Mass
Pope Leo XIV had his inaugural Mass Sunday in St. Peter's Square before an estimated 200,000 people.
Pope Leo XIV had his inaugural Mass Sunday in St. Peter's Square before an estimated 200,000 people.
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.
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.
New pope shares thoughts on gay marriage, abortion
Pope Leo XIV outlined a clear Catholic teaching on marriage and abortion Friday.
Pope Leo XIV outlined a clear Catholic teaching on marriage and abortion Friday.
TikTok influencer Valeria Marquez gunned down during livestream
The 23-year-old was killed while interacting with her followers during a livestream in a beauty salon.
The 23-year-old was killed while interacting with her followers during a livestream in a beauty salon.
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%.
Trade data shows record imports from other countries as duties on Chinese goods reach 145%.
American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas
Hamas said they were releasing Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli soldier, as a gesture of good will towards the Trump administration.
Hamas said they were releasing Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli soldier, as a gesture of good will towards the Trump administration.
Screwworm threat forces US to halt cattle imports from Mexico: What to know
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
Five arrested, over a ton of cocaine worth $400M seized off Australia coast
Five men were arrested after authorities seized over a ton of cocaine worth an estimated $400.5 million USD.
Five men were arrested after authorities seized over a ton of cocaine worth an estimated $400.5 million USD.
Man stumbles across hoard of priceless coins while out for nature walk: 'Face to face with history'
He considers himself "lucky enough" to have discovered "a page of history."
He considers himself "lucky enough" to have discovered "a page of history."