In 1990, Moscow opened the first McDonald’s in Russia. Now, the fast food giant will no longer be in the country, shutting down completely.
Author: Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY
Patron, bomb-sniffing dog who went viral, receives state honors from Ukrainian president
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored his smallest soldier Sunday – the Jack Russell Patron, who has detected over 200 explosive devices.
Dick Vitale honored by ESPN with 2022 Jimmy V Award for Perseverance
On a night when his gala raised over $11 million for pediatric cancer research, Dick Vitale was named the 2022 Jimmy V Award recipient.
‘Shadow of death’ dinosaur fossils discovered in Argentina for the largest raptor ever
Fossils of a giant raptor three stories tall has been discovered in Argentina, making it the largest dinosaur of the raptor family ever recorded.
Amazon announces benefit to pay for US employees who travel for abortions, other treatments
As the Supreme Court has yet to rule on Roe v. Wade, Amazon took a firm stance, telling staff it would pay up to $4,000 in travel fees for abortions.
‘Fish lizard’ fossils found in Swiss Alps showcase some of the largest creatures to ever live
Ichthyosaurs were in the oceans 250 million years ago, spanning 65 feet as some of the largest creatures ever. Swiss Alps fossils provide new details.
World’s largest blue diamond, ‘exceptionally rare’ at 15 carats, sells for $57 million
The world’s largest blue diamond, “The De Beers Cullinan Blue” now has a price to match its rarity. It’s described as “a once-in-a-generation stone.”
Fort Worth, Texas becomes first in the US to mine bitcoin: ‘Where the future begins’
Approved unanimously by city council vote Tuesday morning, a small-scale mine was launched in Fort Worth to operate bitcoin in a trendsetting move.
Good dog or bad dog? New study shows that breed isn’t really a predictor of behavior
A genetic study involving more than 2,000 dogs and 200,000 survey answers from dog owners revealed that a dog’s breed is a poor predictor of behavior.
California police find baby kidnapped while grandmother unloaded groceries, detain three suspects
During the short time a California grandma left a 3-month old infant alone unloading groceries, a man entered the home and kidnapped the child.