Nepal flood survivor’s family relieved at dramatic rescue after 10 days trapped
HONG KONG — After days of waiting anxiously, Lu Haitao’s family could finally breathe a sigh of relief when the Chinese man was rescued from a tunnel in Nepal where devastating floods killed more than 1,300 people.
Hurricane Lowell threatens Hawaiian islands with life-threatening surf
Hurricane Lowell is expected to create life-threatening conditions even as it’s forecast to sidestep the major Hawaiian islands west of the archipelago by Monday night.
U.N. General Assembly endorses a new world map that shows Africa’s size more accurately
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday endorsed a new world map that represents Africa more accurately in its larger size, a culmination of a recent campaign led by African countries and advocacy groups.
Robin Morgan, poet and second-wave feminist who is credited with coining ‘herstory,’ dies at 85
Robin Morgan, a wholesome child star of the 1940s and ‘50s who grew up to become an all-American radical as a poet, essayist, editor and second-wave feminist, has died.
Trump-aligned super PAC to spend $10 million in Texas Senate race
MAGA Inc., the super PAC aligned with President Donald Trump, plans to spend $10 million dollars in the Texas Senate race, according to a report filed with the FEC.
‘Evil Dead’ star Bruce Campbell says he has five years to live after cancer diagnosis
Actor Bruce Campbell said he has five years to live amid treatment for cancer.
Colorado man who was free on bond in wife’s alleged killing is jailed after hit-and-run
A man in Colorado who had been free on $3 million bond in his wife’s alleged killing was arrested Friday after prosecutors said he got in a hit-and-run crash with two other vehicles in Denver.
U.S. strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after Iran targets Navy warships, CENTCOM says
U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers Saturday after Iran launched ballistic missiles toward two U.S.
Tesla says first responders may need to push new Cybercab with no steering wheel
Tesla’s new Cybercab may need a “push” from first responders if it stalls in the road, according to a safety plan the company published for emergency workers.
How parent activists pushed schools to restrict AI and screen time — and won
New York, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., announced changes this week in response to a growing grassroots movement against technology in schools.