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May 2, 2024

Wild orangutan in Indonesia appears to use medicinal plant to disinfect wound: 'Likely self-medication'

Researchers say an orangutan in Indonesia appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a plant. It's the latest example of an animal using natural remedies from the wild.

May 2, 2024

Holocaust survivors confront rising denial, antisemitism in new digital campaign

The new #CancelHate digital campaign features Holocaust survivors reading social media posts containing Holocaust denial or distortion and telling their own stories of survival.

May 2, 2024

Pregnancy-related deaths back down to pre-pandemic levels, CDC data says

New CDC data shows that pregnancy-related deaths have fallen to pre-pandemic levels after seeing an immense increase over the last couple of years.

May 2, 2024

Russia proposes UN resolution to ban weaponization of outer space

Russia introduced a U.N. resolution to ban all weapons in outer space for all time just a week after vetoing a similar proposal from the United States and Japan.

May 2, 2024

Italy has right to seize Greek bronze from Getty Museum, European court affirms

The ECHR rejected an appeal of its ruling that Italy has the right to reclaim a prized bronze statue, nicknamed the “Getty Bronze," by the Getty Museum in California.

May 2, 2024

Eurovision Song Contest organizers prepared to remove Palestinian flags, symbols from upcoming event

The organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held this year in Malmo, Sweden, say they have the right to remove Palestinian symbols as large protests are expected.

May 2, 2024

Charlotte killings highlight the risks police face when serving warrants

Serving arrest warrants forces police officers into unpredictable situations that can result in disaster, as in the case of the four North Carolina officers killed on April 29, 2024.

May 2, 2024

Death toll of China highway collapse rises to 36, more than 20 cars found

A large section of a highway in Meizhou in south China's Guangdong Province collapsed due to heavy rains and flooding, resulting in the confirmed deaths of 36 people so far.

May 2, 2024

Biden to meet with families of slain law enforcement officers during North Carolina trip

President Joe Biden is set to visit the families of law enforcement officers killed while serving an arrest warrant during his trip to North Carolina.

May 1, 2024

The unexpected announcement of a prime minister divides Haiti's newly created transitional council

After 4 out of 7 members of Haiti's transitional council announced they had chosen Fritz Bélizaire as prime minister, council members who oppose him are considering fighting the decision or resigning.