Trade tensions shake up Brazil's caipirinha spirit
U.S. tariff pressure is pushing Europe and Brazil closer—opening new global doors for everything from aircraft parts to Brazil's cachaça, the base of the caipirinha.
Three firefighters killed on Colorado-Utah border as wildfires intensify
The deaths occurred as crews battled multiple blazes across a parched region. Two other firefighters were also injured.
These church members disagree on politics. Together they're wiping out medical debt
Trinity Moravian Church, a politically diverse congregation in Winston-Salem, N. C., has been raising money to retire medical debt in the surrounding community.
Tips for taking care of your pets when fireworks are booming
Communities around the U.S. are putting on epic fireworks shows for America's 250th birthday — but that spells trouble for dogs and cats. Here's a guide to help the animals in your life.
July 4th fireworks in Washington: What's different for America's 250th?
Dozens of technicians will fire off about 851,000 fireworks on July 4, aiming to break a world record in what organizers hope will be the "most memorable display this generation will have ever seen."
Will the new student loan limits actually drive down tuition? Economists weigh in
The idea that there's a connection between federal student loans and what colleges charge dates back almost four decades. But it's unclear that link can lead to lower costs.
Food defined social hierarchy in 1776. Here's what was on the table
Around the time the United States was founded, Americans' diets included Parmesan ice cream and terrapin. But what you ate depended on your social status.
'If you are alive, make any noise': Venezuela searches rubble on day 4
Rescue teams are racing against time after twin earthquakes killed more than 1,400 people and left tens of thousands unaccounted for.
On to the knockout round: 4 takeaways from the FIFA World Cup so far
The anxieties before the World Cup were many. But with the knockout round set to begin Sunday, it's fair to say: The North American World Cup has been a thrill.
Trump nominates former Oklahoma state trooper to head ICE
President Trump nominated Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to direct Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The agency hasn't had a Senate-confirmed director since the Obama administration.
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Two boys rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble after days of being trapped
Rescuers spent six hours carefully digging to reach one of the boys, as many residents continue searching through the rubble by hand, still waiting for heavy machinery to arrive.
Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France
The pilot and 10 passengers died in the incident, local officials said.
Senior Labour figures say party is united behind Andy Burnham
Lucy Powell and Steve Reed say Labour MPs are backing a coronation of Burnham rather than a contest.
How Bellingham became Tuchel's most important player
His starting place was the subject of much debate in Thomas Tuchel's England team, but Jude Bellingham has become integral to the manager's style of play.
Harry reconsiders bringing Meghan and children on UK trip
It comes after his request for police protection was rejected days before the family is due to arrive.
Fourteen killed in Saudi Arabia helicopter crash
The aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco and the cause of the crash is being investigated.
Cleverly says he would not have used Badenoch's Gestapo jibe
The Conservative leader has been criticised by Labour for making a Nazi comparison in relation to the education secretary.
Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.
British man held in Ecuador after woman's body found in suitcase
Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith was arrested in Ecuador after the woman was found dead in Colombia.
Raducanu 'plans to play' at Wimbledon despite injury setback
Emma Raducanu says she "plans to play" at Wimbledon despite a leg injury which has put her participation in serious doubt.
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Boffins build a better pixel capable of emitting and receiving light
Tastes great. Less filling. It's a floor wax. It's a dessert topping. Light shaping. Light sending. Why not both?
Portuguese bank sign's storage is about to cash out
Time to switch back to paper and harvest that suddenly valuable RAM
NASA tests AI medic for astronauts too far from Earth to call a doctor
Please state the nature of the medical emergency
It's looking like a hot, messy summer for security teams as AI finds countless previously hidden vulns
Time to start praying to the goddess of wisdom and war
Even the Secret Service won't use company-issued phones
Personal cell phones on protective missions, no threat detection on government-issued devices among the litany of sins
Trump-shuttered climate change site back online in nonprofit hands
Remove something from the internet? You can't stop the (climate change) signal, Mal
Google wants AI regulation, but on its own terms
Surely, we can have rules that allow us to continue doing what we're doing
US auto regulators want to kill robotaxi brake pedals
Requiring driverless vehicles to keep human brake controls impedes innovation, the NHTSA says