Workers in six more states will see their minimum wages hit $15. Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Nineteen states will raise their minimum wages in January, affecting over 8 m...
A strong majority of Americans say they're worried about climate. So why do they hear so little about it in the news?...
The actress and singer was a symbol of sexual revolution. She later became an animal-welfare campaigner and incendiary right-wing commenter....
Ethan Choi. Khosla Ventures We asked Khosla Ventures partner Ethan Choi how he sees AI reshaping daily life and work in 2026. Robotics will reach a major breakthrough in capability and have its own &#...
The Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance becomes operational in Hong Kong on January 20, and will enhance child protections. It contains a mechanism for the early and effective detection of ch...
Delivering food or driving passengers for Uber isn't the only type of gig work anymore. PIROSCHKA VAN DE WOUW/REUTERS Gig work has never been more widespread — and more challenging. Over the pas...
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK and climate activist, has died at age 35. : Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter...
Ivan Rodriguez Alba/Getty Images TikTokers have been debating two jobs: $120,000 for fully virtual work, or $240,000 for five days in-person. The debate between virtual, in-person, and hybrid work rag...
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From political gaffes and diplomatic stumbles to courtroom fury and security breaches, many of Singapore’s viral moments in 2025 showed how quickly everyday incidents in the city state could turn into...
A local man and a woman have been detained in connection with a video showing an individual wearing a headscarf while consuming alcohol in Malaysia. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) ...
captionTK Milagros Costabel As someone born completely blind , I was often told I'd never get to travel the world. Getting my guide dog changed that, and in three years, we've been to over a dozen cou...
Rex was missing for nearly a day before being returned to the petting zoo and animal sanctuary in Williamstown, New Jersey, from which he escaped....
Ride-hailing drivers face increased competition for earnings as well as the growth of driverless taxis. Sebastian Gollnow/picture alliance via Getty Images Gig workers have been facing declining earni...
In a sobering decision, one drunk thief apparently changed his tune and returned two mandolins that he had previously stolen, according to the owner of a New Jersey vintage guitar store....
📋 Key Facts ✓ The Bad River Band sued USACE to stop Enbridge's 41-mile Line 5 extension threatening wild rice areas. ✓ Line 5 pipel...
In early December, Joshua Aaron, the developer behind the ICEBlock app - designed to let people alert others about the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents - filed a federal la...
The year is coming to an end, and many people in Germany traditionally celebrate with fireworks. What looks like harmless fun at first glance has serious consequences for wild animals and pets. German...
The blast took place in the city of Maiduguri, the capital of the restive Borno state in the northeast. No group has claimed responsibility for what authorities say was a suspected bombing....
📋 Key Facts ✓ At least 70,669 Palestinians killed since October 2023 ✓ 171,165 Palestinians wounded in the same period ...