‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68 Posted April 5, 2024 Akira Toriyama, the creator of the best-selling “Dragon Ball” and other popular anime who influenced Japanese comics, has died, Bird Studio said on March 8. He wa…
Kate, Princess of Wales, apologizes for altering family photo that fueled rumors about her health Posted April 4, 2024 Kate, Princess of Wales, apologized on March 11 for “confusion” caused by her altering of a family photo released by the palace—an image of Kate and her children that was intended…
Jupiter’s moon Europa may have less oxygen than expected, a finding that might put a damper on life Posted April 3, 2024 New research based on data collected by NASA’s Juno spacecraft suggests there's less oxygen on the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa than thought. Even with little or no oxygen…
More than one hundred new species found in deep-sea coral reefs and sponge gardens Posted April 2, 2024 An international group of scientists has discovered more than 100 new species living on seamounts off the coast of Chile. From deep-sea corals to glass sponges…
Airlines could face more fines for mishandling wheelchairs under a Biden administration proposal Posted April 1, 2024 The Biden administration is proposing to make it easier for the government to fine airlines for damaging or misplacing wheelchairs by making it an automatic
Wendy’s says it has no plans to raise prices during the busiest times at its restaurants Posted March 31, 2024 Wendy's says that it has no plans to increase prices during the busiest times at its restaurants. The burger chain clarified its stance on how it will approach…
Visitors line up to see and smell a corpse flower’s stinking bloom in San Francisco Posted March 30, 2024 Crowds lined up in San Francisco to see—and smell—the blooming of an endangered tropical flower that releases a pungent odor when it opens once every several year…
Senegal’s top surfer wants a fighting chance to compete at the Olympics Posted March 29, 2024 Senegalese surfers raise doubts about the future of surfing in Africa amidst no qualifiers for the Paris Olympics 2024, low funding, and out-of-reach visas. In…
Singapore prime minister defends exclusive deal with Taylor Swift that riles some neighbors Posted March 28, 2024 Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was called on during a key regional summit on March 5 to defend an exclusive deal his city-state struck
Trial to see whether AI app accurately detects TB cough Posted March 27, 2024 At the Kenya Medical Research Institute, research is underway to create a mobile phone application that uses AI to diagnose tuberculosis and othe…