Swimmer Anita Alvarez pulled from bottom of pool by coach in dramatic rescue
U.S. coach Andrea Fuentes knew something was wrong when she saw swimmer Anita Alvarez sink motionless to the bottom of the pool during a solo free routine on Wednesday.
Say ‘I do’ in Italy: Lazio Region will pay you 2,000 euros to get married there
The promotion, called “In Lazio with Love,” is open to both Italians and foreigners to help the region recover from the economic damage of the COVID-19 pandemic.
WHO considers declaring monkeypox a global health emergency
Last week, WHO’s general director described the monkeypox epidemic identified in more than 40 countries, as “unusual and concerning.”
Australian man with chronic pain breaks world record for number of pushups done in 1 hour
Daniel Scali beat the previous world record for the number of pushups done in one hour by 100, according to Guinness, and all while suffering from a chronic pain condition called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
OMG! Airbnb offering $10M to 'create the craziest' properties on earth
Airbnb is giving out $10 million to create the craziest bookable properties around the world.
Fishing feud over Chilean sea bass splits US and UK over Russia
The diplomatic feud, which has not been previously reported, intensified after the U.K. quietly issued licenses this spring to fish for the sea bass off the coast of South Georgia.
US importing baby formula from Mexico to ease shortage
Trucks contracted by the Department of Health and Human Services will drive about 1 million pounds of Gerber Good Start Gentle infant formula from a Nestlé plant to U.S. retailers, the White House said.
Afghanistan earthquake kills 1,000 people, deadliest in decades
At least 1,500 others were injured in the powerful earthquake that struck a rural, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday.
Phone call between Brittney Griner and wife rescheduled after 'unfortunate mistake'
The White House says a phone call between jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife has been rescheduled after an earlier attempt to connect on the couple’s anniversary failed because of an “unfortunate mistake."
'X-Factor' contestant Tom Mann's fiancée Dani Hampson dies on their wedding weekend
Danielle Hampson, the fiancée to "The X-Factor" contestant Tom Mann, died on what was supposed to be their wedding weekend. She was 34.
This Google Street View genius can accurately identify any location around the world in seconds
While most people struggle with geography, Trevor Rainbolt has it down to a science. It’s earned him millions of fans around the world.
British man turned away from giving blood after refusing to answer if he was pregnant: report
A British blood donor said he was turned away after refusing to answer a question asking if he was pregnant, citing that he is a man in his 60s, according to reports.
Monkey in bulletproof vest found among the dead after shootout with Mexican police
A photo circulating on social media from the shooting shows a monkey wearing what appears to be a bulletproof vest, a camouflage jacket and a diaper.
Jumbo Floating Restaurant capsizes after being towed from Hong Kong port
Hong Kong’s iconic Jumbo Floating Restaurant has capsized in the South China Sea less than a week after it was towed away from the city, its parent company said Monday.
Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov sells Nobel Peace Prize for Ukrainian children
Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov is auctioning off his Nobel Peace Prize medal, and the proceeds will go to UNICEF in its efforts to help Ukrainian children displaced by the war.
BTS hiatus sparks debate on activism, South Korean military exemptions
Some of BTS’ older members may soon need to enlist in South Korea's army, unless a legal exemption is given — which has sparked debate in the country about whether such an exemption is appropriate.
Gas prices soar around the world amid Russia-Ukraine war, rebound from COVID-19
Energy prices are a key driver of inflation that is rising worldwide and making the cost of living more expensive.
World swimming bans transgender athletes from women's events
World swimming’s governing body has effectively banned transgender women from competing in women’s events.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall talks about marriage to Prince Charles, past media scrutiny in rare interview
Camilla said "sometimes it’s like ships passing in the night" with Charles because they're so busy but they make an effort to spend quality time together every day
Wheat and barley shortage: How Russia-Ukraine war triggered a global food crisis
Together, Russia and Ukraine export nearly a third of the world’s wheat and barley, more than 70% of its sunflower oil and are big suppliers of corn.