The death of Queen Elizabeth II is a stark reminder of the disappearing WWII generation

The long good-bye for Queen Elizabeth II is a reminder of a broader truth playing out with little fanfare across Britain: The nation is bidding farewell to the men and women who fought the country’s battles during World War II.

Biden administration moves closer to creating a digital dollar

The Biden administration is moving one step closer to developing a central bank digital currency, known as the digital dollar.

Suspicious slime trail leads German authorities to stash of giant African snails

German customs officials say a trail of slime led them to a stash of almost 100 giant African land snails and other items hidden inside bags at Duesseldorf Airport this month.

Queen Elizabeth's death brings up memories of the loss of Princess Diana

British media recently compared photos of flowers placed outside London’s Buckingham Palace to photos taken after the death of Diana, former princess of Wales, in 1997. She was 36-years-old.

NASA's Mars Perseverance rover finds diversity, hints of microbial life in ancient lake bed rocks

NASA's Perseverance rover has spent 1.5 years on Mars exploring an ancient lake bed. Scientists say several rock samples collected on Mars have organic molecules associated with life. A follow-up mission will pick up these samples from Perseverance in 2030.

US health officials warn monkeypox could mutate to resist antiviral drug Tpoxx

U.S. health officials are warning doctors against overusing the lone drug available to treat monkeypox. Federal health officials say that even a small mutation in the virus could leave the drug ineffective.

Kanye West drops The Gap, starts his own stores

"I'm an innovator, and I'm not here to sit up and apologize about my ideas," Ye told Fox News. "I'm fighting for a position to be able to change clothing and bring the best design to the people at a price they can accept."

Bed, Bath & Beyond store closures: Here's the full list

Bed Bath & Beyond has announced which stores it will close in a cost-cutting move to try and turn around its beleaguered business.

Social Security cost-of-living increase could be largest in 40 years, estimate says

For the average retiree who got a monthly check of $1,656 this year, an adjustment of 8.7% would boost the payment by $144.10, according to an advocacy group’s estimate.

Roger Federer says he is retiring from professional tennis

The 41-year-old tennis star, who has won 20 Grand Slam titles, said the Laver Cup in London next week will be his farewell event.

Online prices rise in August as food, apparel lead gains

So far in 2022, shoppers have already spent $580 billion online, up 8.9% compared with a year ago.

Exxon Valdez Capt. Joseph Hazelwood dies at 75

Joseph Hazelwood, the captain of the Exxon Valdez oil tanker that ran aground more than three decades ago in Alaska, causing one of the worst oil spills in U.S. history, has died, the New York Times reported. He was 75.

King Charles escorts coffin in Scotland as queen hailed a 'constant in all our lives'

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin will remain at the St. Giles’ Cathedral until Tuesday so the public can pay their respects. After, it will be flown to London.

Blue Origin capsule blasts away from failing rocket during dramatic in-flight abort

Space tourism company Blue Origin had an unexpected test of its rocket’s in-flight abort system during a Monday morning launch, though no people were onboard at the time.