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New DNA evidence rewrites long-told stories of people in ancient Pompeii

New DNA evidence rewrites long-told stories of people in ancient Pompeii

When a volcanic eruption buried the ancient city of Pompeii , the last desperate moments of its citizens were preserved in stone for centuries.
China is bracing for fresh tensions with Trump over trade, tech and Taiwan

China is bracing for fresh tensions with Trump over trade, tech and Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The first time China faced Donald Trump in the White House, there was a trade war, a breach of protocol involving Taiwan’s former leader, and a president-to-president bromance that turned sour.
Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16

Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms responsible for ensu

A tiny grain of nuclear fuel is pulled from ruined Japanese nuclear plant, in a step toward cleanup

TOKYO (AP) — A robot that has spent months inside the ruins of a nuclear reactor at the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi plant delivered a tiny sample of melted nuclear fuel on Thursday, in what plant officials said was a step toward beginning the clean
When should kids start using social media? Australia's government proposes age limit of 16

When should kids start using social media? Australia's government proposes age limit of 16

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms responsible for ensu
China is bracing for fresh tensions with Trump over trade, tech and Taiwan

China is bracing for fresh tensions with Trump over trade, tech and Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The first time China faced Donald Trump in the White House, there was a trade war, a breach of protocol involving Taiwan’s former leader, and a president-to-president bromance that turned sour.
In this Florida school district, some parents are pushing back against a cell phone ban

In this Florida school district, some parents are pushing back against a cell phone ban

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — It’s no surprise that students are pushing back on cell phone bans in classrooms.
Tesla shares soar more than 14% as Trump win is seen boosting Elon Musk's electric vehicle company

Tesla shares soar more than 14% as Trump win is seen boosting Elon Musk's electric vehicle company

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Tesla soared Wednesday as investors bet that the electric vehicle maker and its CEO Elon Musk will benefit from Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
Lebanon files complaint against Israel at UN labor body over deadly pager explosions

Lebanon files complaint against Israel at UN labor body over deadly pager explosions

GENEVA (AP) — Lebanon filed a complaint against Israel at the U.N.’s labor organization over the string of deadly attacks involving exploding pagers, saying workers were among those killed and injured, a Lebanese government minister said Wednesday.
Trump win ignites crypto frenzy that sends bitcoin to a record high

Trump win ignites crypto frenzy that sends bitcoin to a record high

LONDON (AP) — The price of bitcoin hit a new high Wednesday and crypto-related shares rallied as investors bet that former President Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election will be a boon for cryptocurrencies.