FDA approves Moderna's new lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. approved a new COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna late Friday butΒ with limitsΒ on who can use it β not a replacement for the companyβs existing shot, but a second option.
The country that made smoking sexy is breaking up with cigarettes
After glamorizing tobacco for decades, France is preparing for its most sweeping smoking ban yet.
White House says Israel has accepted a new US proposal for a temporary ceasefire
The White House says Israel has accepted a new U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday confirmed special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump submitted a ceasefire proposal that Israel has "backed and supported."
Driver arrested after his minivan plows through soccer fans celebrating in Liverpool
A 53-year-old British man plowed his minivan into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans who had been celebrating the city teamβs Premier League championship on Monday and was arrested, police said.
CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings to retire from force after 33 years
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings will retire at the end of the year. CMPD made the announcement on Twitter Sunday evening during the Memorial Day weekend.
Labubu pulled from stores in U.K.
A toy with a cult is causing people to go crazy.
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% penalties on Apple
President Donald Trump is threatening a 50% tax on all imports from the European Union as well as a 25% tariff on Apple products unless iPhones are made in America.
Former President Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer
Former PresidentΒ Joe BidenΒ has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday.
Pope Leo XIV vows to work for unity so Catholic Church becomes a sign of peace in the world
Pope Leo XIV, historyβs first American pope, has vowed to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a sign of peace in the world.
International airline starting service to Charlotte
Etihad Airways will soon offer non-stop flights between Charlotte and Abu Dhabi. The airline, which is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, announced Friday that the service will begin in May of 2026.
Singer Chris Brown arrested in UK for alleged attack at London club in 2023
Singer Chris Brown has been arrested in England for allegedly hitting someone with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.
Ukraine's Zelensky arrives in Turkey for peace talks but Russia's Putin stays away
Russian President Vladimir Putin stayed away from proposed direct peace talks in Turkey with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Trump meets with Syria's interim president, a first between the nationsβ leaders in 25 years
President Donald Trump has met with Syriaβs interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first such encounter between the two nationsβ leaders in 25 years.
Trump is in Saudi Arabia on the first leg of his 4-day Mideast trip
President Donald TrumpΒ kicked offΒ a four-day Middle East tripΒ on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, putting the focus on sealing economic agreements with a key Mideast ally while shared concerns aboutΒ Iranβs nuclear programΒ and the war in Gaza dragging on in the background.
Hamas says it has released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander
Hamas says it has released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander. There was no immediate confirmation from Israel.
Stocks surge after U.S. and China announce a 90-day trade war truce
U.S. and Chinese officials say they have called a 90-day truce in their trade war, rolling back most of their recent tariff hikes and saying they're planning more talks on resolving trade disputes.
Fewer cargo ships coming into U.S. because of tariffs
Many economists worry the tariffs President Donald Trump implemented could mean higher costs for goods around the world.Β
Pope Leo XIV lays out his vision of the papacy and identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity
Pope Leo XIV has laid out the vision of his papacy, identifying artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity.
Soviet-era spacecraft is expected to plummet to Earth this weekend after 53 years
A half-ton spacecraft launched by the Soviet Union 53 years ago is expected to fall back to Earth this weekend.
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as pope and calls his election both a cross and a blessing
Pope Leo XIV, historyβs first U.S.-born pontiff, said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass as the head of the Catholic Church.
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