The fire at a major oil refinery in the Victorian city of Geelong has now reportedly been extinguished. But with thick smoke ...

MIAMI (AP) — Good Friday is a unique — and uniquely solemn — day in the Christian calendar. It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus, ahead of what's a central tenet of faith for believers — ...

The COVID-19 variant, considered 'highly mutated,' was first diagnosed in a U.S. patient this January. Here's what to know as it spreads.

"Cicada" is trending, but not because it's the season for the noisy insects to appear. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization are both monitoring a COVID-19 ...

A judge is expected to sentence OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to forfeit $225 million to the Justice Department on Tuesday, clearing the way for the company to finalize a settlement of thousands of ...

President Donald Trump's trade wars last summer earned him the nickname "TACO Trump" and the term sprung back this week after his announcement of peace talks with Iran sparked a short-lived stock ...

Emerging evidence suggests nitrous oxide provides rapid relief for treatment-resistant depression. But is the therapy ready ...

Passover, a major Jewish holiday celebrated by millions around the world, begins this week. In the U.S., you may see families observing the multi-day holiday with special dinners, specific foods and ...

Palestinians displaced by conflict walk to Jabalia, an area in the Gaza Strip heavily damaged since the war began in October 2023. People across the Gaza Strip urgently need clean water and sanitation ...

The lifetime of nitrous oxide is decreasing more quickly than expected, which is changing climate projections.

Eating foods high in plastic chemicals can disrupt your health in various ways, such as causing damage to certain organs, ...