According to a new study by Analysis Group, the App Store facilitated a massive $643 billion in billings and sales during 2020.
Massive sinkhole threatens house in central Mexico
A huge sinkhole some 60 meters in diameter has appeared in farmers’ fields in central Mexico, threatening to swallow a nearby house.
Study finds specialty behavioral health establishments increased, but more needs to be done
The number of specialty behavioral health establishments, their workforce and their wages have increased steadily between 2011 and 2019, according to a new study by Indiana University and University of Michigan researchers.
Study evaluates the filtration efficacy of 227 commercially available face masks in Brazil
The novel coronavirus is transmitted mainly via inhalation of saliva droplets or respiratory secretions suspended in air, so that face covering and social distancing are the most effective ways to prevent COVID-19 until enough vaccines are available for all. In Brazil, fabric masks are among the most widely used because they are cheap, reusable and …
Teen pushes bear off her backyard wall to protect family’s dogs
Hailey Morinico wasn’t really thinking when she confronted the black bear that wandered into the backyard of her California home on Monday — she just knew she had to protect her dogs.
Elephant herd razes 500-kilometer path of destruction after escape from China nature reserve
A herd of 15 elephants has wreaked havoc in China, trampling crops and causing more than a million dollars’ worth of damage, after the animals escaped from a nature reserve last year.
Jobs Lost to Pandemic Will Take Years to Return
The pandemic has wiped out 144 million jobs across the globe, the International Labor Organization said. Here’s the latest on the economy.
Modem vs. router: What’s the difference?
Puzzled at the mystery of your Wi-Fi? Learn the difference between a router and modem, and things will become much easier. Here’s everything you need to know!
San Jose shooting: Body-camera footage shows tense moments as officers approach gunman
Body-camera footage shows officers tensely closing in on the San Jose workplace shooter and apparently hearing his final gunshots — including two self-inflicted shots that authorities say ended his life.
Israeli Opposition Races Against Deadline to Oust Netanyahu
Parties are struggling to form a coalition government by midnight, delaying efforts to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Follow updates here.