More warning signs emerge for US travel industry as summer nears
Travel technology company Expedia Group says reduced travel demand in the United States led to its weaker-than-expected revenue in the first quarter.
Mexico sues Google for labeling Gulf of Mexico as ‘Gulf of America’
Mexico has sued tech giant Google over its labelling of the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum.
‘DA POPE!’ Leo XIV’s Chicago roots unleash spate of holy humor
A Chicago-born cardinal walks into a conclave. The rest of the joke tells itself. In the breathless day since Pope Leo XIV’s election as the first American pontiff, the memes,…
Colombia takes regional lead in Indigenous self-government, raising hopes for Amazon protection
Colombia has taken a major step in Indigenous rights by formally recognizing Indigenous councils as local governments across parts of the Amazon.
Ancient wooden spears found in Germany may have been wielded by Neanderthals, a new study suggests
A set of ancient wooden spears may be younger than scientists thought and wielded by Neanderthals instead of their ancestors.
Head of Brazil’s gas giant Petrobras criticized for ‘drill, baby, drill!’ comment about the Amazon
Environmentalists slammed the president of Brazil’s state-run oil company Petrobras, Magda Chambriard after she echoed the phrase “Drill, baby, drill!”
From AI avatars to virtual reality crime scenes, courts are grappling with AI in the justice system
Courts across the country have been grappling with how to deal with the increasing presence of artificial intelligence in the courtroom.
San Francisco region’s commuter trains are running again after hours-long stoppage
The San Francisco region's commuter trains were running again after a malfunction shut the entire system down for several hours Friday morning.
Angel Reese is ready to start winning in the WNBA after injuries and record-setting season
Chicago Sky star Angel Reese is ready to start winning in the WNBA after setting records as a rookie.
Chimpanzees drum with regular rhythm when they beat on tree trunks, a form of ancient communication
A new study shows that chimpanzees drum with regular rhythm when they beat on tree trunks. Previous research has shown that chimps have their own signature drumming style.