More Americans file for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week, but layoffs remain historically low and the job ...
Pope Francis hurts his right arm after falling for the second time in just over a month
Pope Francis fell Thursday and hurt his right arm, the Vatican said, just weeks after another apparent fall resulted in a bad ...
Crowds attend Paris memorial for far-right French leader Jean-Marie Le Pen under tight security
Over 1,000 people attended a memorial ceremony Thursday in central Paris for the founder of France’s main far-right party, ...
Tennis player Taylor Fritz is donating Australian Open prize money to LA wildfire relief funds
American tennis player Taylor Fritz said Thursday he is donating the prize money he earned for his first-round victory at the ...
Death toll rises to 87 as standoff between police and miners ends in South Africa
The death toll in a monthslong standoff between police and miners trapped while working illegally underground at an abandoned ...
Driver rams into a crowd of anti-government protesters in Serbia, seriously injuring a young woman
A driver rammed his car into a crowd and seriously injured a young woman Thursday during daily student-led protests and traffic blockades that have been held throughout ...
US retail sales rose modestly last month amid solid holiday shopping, boosting economy
Americans stepped up their spending at retail stores and restaurants last month in a clear sign that consumers are still able and willing to shop. Retail sales rose 0.4% in December from the ...
BP cutting 4,700 jobs worldwide as part of cost-saving drive
U.K.-based oil company BP is cutting 4,700 jobs worldwide and a further 3,000 contractor roles as part of a cost-saving drive. In an email to staff on Thursday that has been seen by ...
Student detained in Slovakia after 2 people fatally stabbed at high school
An 18-year-old student fatally stabbed two people at a high school in northern Slovakia on Thursday, authorities said. One other person was in critical condition, the ...
2025 Grammys to proceed with focus on wildfire relief. Here’s what you can expect
Grammy Awards are right around the corner, which means it is time to get those viewing party plans in action. Allow us to help.
Taiwan takes a further step in production of AI chips with advanced new plant
Taiwan took another step in enhancing its key role in the production of advanced semiconductor chips used for artificial intelligence on Thursday with the inauguration of a ...
Conan O’Brien will receive the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy
Comedian and host Conan O’Brien was named the newest recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy on Thursday. O’Brien, 61, has carved out an ...