Blast at US explosives plant leaves 18 people missing
Officials were investigating a blast that levelled an explosives plant in rural Tennessee, as families of the 18…
Study shows how solar eclipse made some birds sing like a new day dawned
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) -On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse traversed a wide swathe of…
Judge tosses Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music
A federal judge tossed out a defamation lawsuit that Drake brought against Universal Music Group on Thursday, ruling…
Tesla hit with probe after crashes involving self-driving feature
US federal regulators have opened yet another investigation into Tesla’s self-driving feature after dozens of incidents in which…
Giant chunk of NASA equipment lands on Texas farm
When Ann Walter looked outside her rural West Texas home, she didn’t know what to make of the…
Kiss rocker Gene Simmons recovering after crashing SUV
Kiss rock star Gene Simmons is recovering after he fainted while driving along the Pacific Coast Highway in…
Israel, Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of Gaza peace plan
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release…
World leaders react after Trump announces Israel-Hamas peace deal
World leaders on Thursday expressed hope for peace and urged Israel and Hamas to fulfil their commitments in…
Authorities arrest man related to deadly January wildfire in LA
Authorities in California charged a 29-year-old man with starting a fire that days later erupted into the most…
Trump says Chicago mayor, Illinois governor should be jailed
US President Donald Trump says the Illinois governor and Chicago mayor should be jailed as they oppose his…
Former FBI director James Comey pleads not guilty to federal charges
James Comey pleaded not guilty Thursday in a criminal case that has highlighted the Justice Department’s efforts to…
New Zealand, Tonga, Samoa teams, PNG, Fiji, Cook Islands
New Zealand, Tonga and Samoa have named their star-studded squads for the upcoming Pacific Championships competition. Kiwis head…