Australian zoo celebrates orangutan’s 50th birthday with snacks and giant banner
Perth Zoo celebrated their female orangutan's 50th birthday by gifting her treats and a giant banner.
Perth Zoo celebrated their female orangutan's 50th birthday by gifting her treats and a giant banner.
Retired police dog rescued after getting stuck in park bench
A video showed a Labrador being rescued from a park bench in Beijing, China, on June 6.
A video showed a Labrador being rescued from a park bench in Beijing, China, on June 6.
US Air Force pilot call sign 'Banzai' becomes first woman to fly F-35A stealth fighter into combat
America has now deployed its first female stealth fighter pilot into combat, the Air Force announced.
America has now deployed its first female stealth fighter pilot into combat, the Air Force announced.
Researchers wonder if survivor plasma could prevent coronavirus
Survivors of COVID-19 are donating their blood plasma in droves in hopes it helps other patients recover from the coronavirus. And while the jury’s still out, now scientists are testing if the donations might also prevent infection in the first place.
Survivors of COVID-19 are donating their blood plasma in droves in hopes it helps other patients recover from the coronavirus. And while the jury’s still out, now scientists are testing if the donations might also prevent infection in the first place.
'Harry Potter' creator JK Rowling responds to critics over her transgender comments
“Harry Potter” creator J.K. Rowling says she refuses to “bow down” to criticism about her recent comments about transgender people. Rowling published a post on her blog website Wednesday in response to the backlash and her concerns over “new trans activism.”
“Harry Potter” creator J.K. Rowling says she refuses to “bow down” to criticism about her recent comments about transgender people. Rowling published a post on her blog website Wednesday in response to the backlash and her concerns over “new trans activism.”
North Korea says it will cut communication channels with South
The North Korean warning came as relations between the two Koreas have been strained amid a prolonged deadlock in broader nuclear diplomacy between Pyongyang and Washington.
The North Korean warning came as relations between the two Koreas have been strained amid a prolonged deadlock in broader nuclear diplomacy between Pyongyang and Washington.
With recovery of last case, New Zealand has eradicated virus
New Zealand appears to have eradicated the coronavirus for now after health officials said the last known infected person has recovered.
New Zealand appears to have eradicated the coronavirus for now after health officials said the last known infected person has recovered.
JK Rowling faces outrage following tweets on transgendered people
“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling is facing hefty backlash after she posted a series of tweets about transgender people.
“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling is facing hefty backlash after she posted a series of tweets about transgender people.
English protesters tear down statue of slave trader Edward Colston
Protesters in Bristol, England, pulled down a statue of 17th-century slave trader Edward Colston on June 7.
Protesters in Bristol, England, pulled down a statue of 17th-century slave trader Edward Colston on June 7.
Australian surfer, 60, killed in shark attack involving 10-foot great white
A 60-year-old surfer in Australia was attacked and killed by a 10-foot great white shark on Sunday as bystanders desperately fought off the predator, according to officials.
A 60-year-old surfer in Australia was attacked and killed by a 10-foot great white shark on Sunday as bystanders desperately fought off the predator, according to officials.
World reaches 400,000 virus deaths
The confirmed global death toll from the COVID-19 virus reached at least 400,000 fatalities on Sunday.
The confirmed global death toll from the COVID-19 virus reached at least 400,000 fatalities on Sunday.
Despite global reopening push, some jobs are gone for good
Factories and stores are reopening, economies are reawakening – but many jobs just aren’t coming back.
Factories and stores are reopening, economies are reawakening – but many jobs just aren’t coming back.
‘Weee!’: Grandma rides mobility scooter in skate park to celebrate after months in quarantine
A grandma in Scotland celebrated being out of the house after months in quarantine by riding on her mobility scooter at a skate park.
A grandma in Scotland celebrated being out of the house after months in quarantine by riding on her mobility scooter at a skate park.
Coronavirus pandemic makes for a lonely D-Day observance in Normandy
Normally, 95-year-old Charles Shay would be meeting other survivors of the 1944 battle and celebrating with locals and dignitaries alike, all not far from his home close to the beaches that defined his life.
Normally, 95-year-old Charles Shay would be meeting other survivors of the 1944 battle and celebrating with locals and dignitaries alike, all not far from his home close to the beaches that defined his life.
Scientists learn how tiny critters make ocean 'snot palaces'
Master builders of the sea construct the equivalent of a complex five-story house that protects them from predators and funnels and filters food for them — all from snot coming out of their heads.
Master builders of the sea construct the equivalent of a complex five-story house that protects them from predators and funnels and filters food for them — all from snot coming out of their heads.
3 Chinese nationals sentenced for illegally taking photos of Florida Navy base
Three Chinese citizens were sentenced to prison terms this week for illegally taking photographs of sensitive areas inside a Florida naval base.
Three Chinese citizens were sentenced to prison terms this week for illegally taking photographs of sensitive areas inside a Florida naval base.
Coronavirus disrupts global fight to save endangered species
The coronavirus is hampering critical work to protect threatened species and habitats worldwide.
The coronavirus is hampering critical work to protect threatened species and habitats worldwide.
Hospital staff in Spain wheels recovering coronavirus patients to the beach
Hospital del Mar in Barcelona said the beach trips are part of a program to humanize intensive care units.
Hospital del Mar in Barcelona said the beach trips are part of a program to humanize intensive care units.
NAACP calls on UN to classify mistreatment of black people by police as human rights violation
The NAACP called on the United Nations to also impose sanctions if necessary.
The NAACP called on the United Nations to also impose sanctions if necessary.
New Zealanders perform powerful Haka dance in solidarity with George Floyd protests
An ancient Maori war dance was performed by New Zealand demonstrators to honor Black Lives Matter.
An ancient Maori war dance was performed by New Zealand demonstrators to honor Black Lives Matter.