A forest fire broke out Monday and swept through 247 acres of the Rapa Nui National Park, which covers 40% of Easter Island, officials there said.
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The world’s 50 best bars have just been announced. US leads with 8; New York has 6 of them
The U.S. has eight of the best bars in the world and New York has six of those, based on a new list. But Paradiso in Barcelona, Spain is No. 1.
American tourist demands to see pope, smashes two sculptures at Vatican
The tourist was handed over to Italian authorities after the sculptures were hurled to the ground in the Museo Chiaramonti, part of the Vatican.
Fans cheer as new ‘Scooby-Doo’ depicts Velma as queer: ‘I’m crushing big-time, Daphne!’
In a “new Scooby-Doo” Halloween special released Tuesday Velma, crushes on another female character, a costume designer named Coco Diablo.
‘The most magical place’: 4 women selected to run Antarctica’s ‘Penguin Post Office’
Four women beat out 6,000 applicants for the job managing Antarctica’s Port Lockroy, affectionately known as the Penguin Post Office.
‘Sorry,’ not sorry? Denmark’s queen strips four grandchildren of their royal titles
In a statement released by the palace on Monday, Queen Margrethe II said she “underestimated” how the news would affect her second son,
Elementary teacher among three dead after plane crashes into Minnesota house
Police said a Cessna 172 plane crashed into the second floor of the home near the Duluth International Airport before coming to rest in the backyard.
Virgin Atlantic staffers may now wear uniforms representing gender ID with pronoun badges
Virgin Atlantic introduced optional pronoun badges available for employees and passengers, as well as changes to its ticketing system.
National Coffee Day 2022: 20 businesses offering free coffee and other daily deals
Big coffee brands including Dunkin’ Donuts, Peets, Krispy Kreme, and Peet’s typically offer free coffee on National Coffee Day.
How bad is Hurricane Ian? So bad that Florida Waffle Houses are closing
Waffle House has closed 21 locations across Florida as the state braces for Hurricane Ian. Here’s how the Waffle House Index works.