Mayon volcano eruption wreaking havoc on Philippine island could last for months
Lisa Marie David/NurPhoto via Getty Images (LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines) — Tens of thousands of villagers in the Philippines are facing long-term displacement as the Mayon volcano continues to erupt — and is expected to do so for months.
Man barred from school for allegedly 'accosting' 9-year-old, claiming she's trans
rolfo/Getty Images (KELOWNA, Canada) — A couple who allegedly harassed and “accosted” a 9-year-old girl and her family at a track meet, claiming the athlete was trans and shouldn’t be playing on the girls team, will be banned
European Parliament ready to pass landmark AI legislation
Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images (BRUSSELS) — The European Parliament approved landmark legislation Wednesday that aims to regulate the use of artificial intelligence. Known as the AI Act, the landmark legislation aims to promote “human-centric and trustworthy AI,”
Boat carrying wedding guests capsizes in Nigeria, killing at least 103
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (LONDON) — The death toll from a capsized boat that was carrying wedding guests in Nigeria has risen to more than 100, authorities said Wednesday. The wooden boat overturned early Monday as it was ferrying
Federal Reserve expected to pause monthslong string of rate hikes
Bloomberg Creative/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Federal Reserve is expected to pause its aggressive series of interest rate hikes on Wednesday, ending a string of 10 consecutive rate increases that stretches back 15 months. The decision arrives
Fifty-nine dead, 104 rescued after boat carrying migrants capsizes near Greece
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (ATHENS, Greece) — Rescue efforts were underway Wednesday after a fishing vessel carrying migrants capsized and sank in the Mediterranean Sea, about 54 miles off the coast of Pylos, Greece. At least 104 people have
Global number of displaced children reaches new high amid Ukraine war
AFP via Getty Images (LONDON) — The global number of children forcibly displaced from their homes reached a record 43.3 million by the end of 2022, fueled by conflicts such as the war in Ukraine, according to
Frozen fruit sold at Costco recalled due to possible hepatitis A contamination
Wawona via FDA (NEW YORK) — Wawona Frozen Foods, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall on large bags of frozen fruit that were sold at Costco Wholesale stores in five states. The recall includes year-old, 4-pound packages
Two dead in Japan after shooting during live-fire training session
Thinkstock Images/Getty Images (TOKYO) — Two people in central Japan are dead after a military recruit allegedly opened fire on his colleagues. The incident occurred Wednesday at a Ground Self Defense Force-run indoor shooting range during routine,
Scoreboard roundup — 6/13/23
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUE Colorado 7, Boston 6 NY Yankees 7, NY Mets 6 Minnesota 7, Milwaukee 5 Cincinnati 5, Kansas City 4 Houston 6,