May 15, 2024 Brazilian dance craze created by Rio youths officially recognized as 'intangible cultural heritage' Passinho, the vibrant dance style born in Rio de Janeiro's favelas, was officially recognized as an "intangible cultural heritage" by legislators in the state of Rio.
May 15, 2024 Chicago teen becomes youngest person to earn doctoral degree from Arizona State Dorothy Jean Tillman II became the youngest person to earn a doctoral degree in integrated behavioral health from Arizona State University at age 17, officials say.
May 15, 2024 Thai PM orders investigation after monarchy reform activist died in prison Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ordered an investigation into the death of activist Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom following a heart attack and a monthslong hunger strike.
May 15, 2024 Singapore's new prime minister to be sworn in, marking end of Lee dynasty Lawrence Wong, a U.S.-trained economist and former civil servant turned politician, is set to become Singapore's fourth prime minister, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong.
May 14, 2024 A wildfire has forced out hundreds of residents in Canada's oil sands hub of Fort McMurray Hundreds of residents in the southern end of Fort McMurray, Alberta in Canada were ordered to evacuate due to a wildfire threatening the community.
May 14, 2024 Putin signs decree naming new Russian government, including replacement of defense minister Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree naming a new government, including the replacement of defense minister Sergei Shoigu with former deputy prime minister Andrei Belousov.
May 14, 2024 Vermont Legislature passes one of the strongest data privacy measures in the country The Vermont legislature has passed one of the country's strongest data privacy measures, aimed at regulating companies' usage of online personal data.
May 14, 2024 Argentina reports its first single-digit inflation in 6 months as markets swoon and costs hit home For the first time in 6 months, Argentina's monthly inflation rate lowered to a single-digit rate in April; President Javier Milei’s austerity program is aimed at fixing the country's economy.
May 14, 2024 Whistleblower questions delays and mistakes in way EPA used sensor plane after fiery Ohio derailment The U.S. government's specialized plane, which has advanced sensors and can allegedly deploy within an hour of a chemical disaster, took 4 days to fly over Ohio after the Norfolk Southern derailment.
May 14, 2024 Cannes kicks off with a Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep and a post-'Barbie' fête of Greta Gerwig The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival opened with the unveiling of Greta Gerwig’s jury and the presentation to Meryl Streep of an honorary Palme d'Or.