United Arab Emirates bans Pixar's 'Lightyear' from showing in theaters
A social media campaign with the Arabic hashtag “Ban Showing Lightyear in the Emirates” circulated online, and users commented that showing a lesbian couple on screen in the animated film is against their culture and religion.
A social media campaign with the Arabic hashtag “Ban Showing Lightyear in the Emirates” circulated online, and users commented that showing a lesbian couple on screen in the animated film is against their culture and religion.
1st-ever robotic finger covered in living skin can move, heal like humans, scientists say
Researchers hope this study will inspire further innovation in medical research and advancements in manufacturing.
Researchers hope this study will inspire further innovation in medical research and advancements in manufacturing.
Ukraine: 100-200 soldiers die daily, new plea for more arms
Up to 200 Ukrainian soldiers are being killed every day in Russia’s military onslaught, according to an adviser to Ukraine’s president — and only more and more advanced Western weaponry will turn back the Russian offensive.
Up to 200 Ukrainian soldiers are being killed every day in Russia’s military onslaught, according to an adviser to Ukraine’s president — and only more and more advanced Western weaponry will turn back the Russian offensive.
Pride month: Burger King Austria debuts Pride Whopper with same-side buns
The fast-food chain debuted its Pride Whopper, which is the same Whopper served with the same half of a bun on each side.
The fast-food chain debuted its Pride Whopper, which is the same Whopper served with the same half of a bun on each side.
La Luz del Mundo megachurch leader Naas?n Joaqu?n Garc?a sentenced
The leader of a Mexico-based evangelical megachurch who pleaded guilty to three sex-related counts involving minors was sentenced today to 16 years and eight months in prison, despite pleas by victims who asked a judge to reject the plea deal or sentence the defendant to a far longer prison term. Naas?n Joaqu?n Garc?a, a former leader at La Luz del Mundo megachurch, pled guilty last week to multiple felony counts of sexual assault involving three separate minors.
The leader of a Mexico-based evangelical megachurch who pleaded guilty to three sex-related counts involving minors was sentenced today to 16 years and eight months in prison, despite pleas by victims who asked a judge to reject the plea deal or sentence the defendant to a far longer prison term. Naas?n Joaqu?n Garc?a, a former leader at La Luz del Mundo megachurch, pled guilty last week to multiple felony counts of sexual assault involving three separate minors.
Protester approaching Biden motorcade taken down by police at Summit of the Americas in LA
The demonstrators were protesting President Joe Biden's decision to not invite Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela to this week's summit.
The demonstrators were protesting President Joe Biden's decision to not invite Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela to this week's summit.
Orangutan grabs man at zoo
A viral video from an Indonesian zoo shows a man scarily squaring off with an orangutan who grabbed him through a cage and refused to let go.
A viral video from an Indonesian zoo shows a man scarily squaring off with an orangutan who grabbed him through a cage and refused to let go.
Biden, Harris formally open Summit of the Americas in LA
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and local leaders formally opened the Ninth Summit of the Americas, calling the gathering an opportunity to build economies across the Western Hemisphere and create a "prosperous and inclusive future."
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and local leaders formally opened the Ninth Summit of the Americas, calling the gathering an opportunity to build economies across the Western Hemisphere and create a "prosperous and inclusive future."
Summit of the Americas: Biden lauds democratic unity despite no-shows
President Joe Biden says democracy is an “essential ingredient” for the Western Hemisphere's future, an implicit rebuttal to leaders from around the world who boycotted the Summit of the Americas because authoritarians were not invited.
President Joe Biden says democracy is an “essential ingredient” for the Western Hemisphere's future, an implicit rebuttal to leaders from around the world who boycotted the Summit of the Americas because authoritarians were not invited.
US seizes Russian-owned superyacht Amadea in Fiji after legal win
The court ruling represented a significant victory for the U.S. as it encounters obstacles in its attempts to seize the assets of Russian oligarchs around the world.
The court ruling represented a significant victory for the U.S. as it encounters obstacles in its attempts to seize the assets of Russian oligarchs around the world.
European Union lawmakers approve proposed ban on selling combustion-engine cars in 2035
European Union lawmakers have approved a proposed ban on selling new cars with combustion engines in 2035 to step up the fight against global warming.
European Union lawmakers have approved a proposed ban on selling new cars with combustion engines in 2035 to step up the fight against global warming.
Teacher killed, 9 hurt after driver hits school group in Berlin
Authorities say a teacher was killed and nine people were seriously injured after a man drove a car into a German school group standing in a popular Berlin shopping district.
Authorities say a teacher was killed and nine people were seriously injured after a man drove a car into a German school group standing in a popular Berlin shopping district.
President Biden visits LA: Road closures, schedule of events
President Joe Biden will arrive in Los Angeles Wednesday afternoon as the Summit of the Americas begins its formal program of discussions among leaders from Western Hemisphere nations addressing issues ranging from immigration to climate change to COVID.
President Joe Biden will arrive in Los Angeles Wednesday afternoon as the Summit of the Americas begins its formal program of discussions among leaders from Western Hemisphere nations addressing issues ranging from immigration to climate change to COVID.
Watch: Trombone-playing music teacher scares off bear from Canadian school
The black bear was spotted lingering near a garbage bin outside a school on Canada’s Vancouver Island.
The black bear was spotted lingering near a garbage bin outside a school on Canada’s Vancouver Island.
President Biden arrives in LA for Summit of the Americas
The summit will continue through Friday at the Los Angeles Convention Center, with President Biden serving as host of the event aimed at generating hemispheric consensus on critical issues facing the nations.
The summit will continue through Friday at the Los Angeles Convention Center, with President Biden serving as host of the event aimed at generating hemispheric consensus on critical issues facing the nations.
6 Special Olympic Games participants from Haiti reported missing in Florida, deputies say
Six members of the Haiti delegation participating in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando have been reported missing, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Six members of the Haiti delegation participating in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando have been reported missing, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Mexican footbridge collapses during inaugural walk by mayor
The mayor of the Mexican city of Cuernavaca was proudly inaugurating a footbridge over a scenic stream when the span collapsed, sending him and about two dozen people plunging into a gully.
The mayor of the Mexican city of Cuernavaca was proudly inaugurating a footbridge over a scenic stream when the span collapsed, sending him and about two dozen people plunging into a gully.
Indian man reportedly divorces wife because she only cooked instant noodles
The judge presiding over the divorce case reportedly called it the “Maggi case” because Maggi instant noodles were the woman’s food of choice when feeding her husband.
The judge presiding over the divorce case reportedly called it the “Maggi case” because Maggi instant noodles were the woman’s food of choice when feeding her husband.
FDA panel greenlights Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
FDA's vaccine chief said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts - whatever their reason - to consider rolling up their sleeves.
FDA's vaccine chief said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts - whatever their reason - to consider rolling up their sleeves.
One plug and done: EU to require common way to charge phones
The new rules start in 2024 and will only require people to have a USB Type-C cable to charge electronic devices, including cell phones, tablets, e-readers, and digital cameras.
The new rules start in 2024 and will only require people to have a USB Type-C cable to charge electronic devices, including cell phones, tablets, e-readers, and digital cameras.