People remain resilient despite COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 World Happiness report says

An annual report on happiness around the world suggests the coronavirus pandemic has not crushed people’s optimism about the future after a year of loneliness, anxiety, lockdowns, illness and death.

‘It’s an idea whose time has come’: Spain to test out 4-day workweek

A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.

EU medicines regulator says 'no indication' AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines are cause of reported blood clots

After a growing number of countries are suspending use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine following reported blood clots, the head of the European Medicines Agency said the agency is “firmly convinced” the benefits of the shot outweigh the risks.

France, Germany latest countries to suspend AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine amid blood clotting reports

At least seven European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.

UK drivers face £1,000 fines for social media posts about speed traps

British police have introduced fines of up to £1,000 as a deterrent to drivers who post on social media about speed traps, according to reports.

Ireland is latest country to pause AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine following blood clot reports

At least five European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.

British baroness suggests 6 pm curfew for men to make ‘women a lot safer’

A left-wing British baroness suggested a 6 p.m. curfew for men to make "women a lot safer" on the streets of London during a debate in the U.K. Parliament’s House of Lords Wednesday.

MU expert on royal family weighs in on Meghan and Harry interview

A Marquette University expert on the royal family weighs in on the interview between Oprah Winfrey, Meghan Markle, and Prince Harry -- and its impact on the couple.

8.1-magnitude earthquake off New Zealand triggers tsunami warning, forces thousands to evacuate

A powerful magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck Thursday in the ocean off New Zealand, prompting thousands of people to evacuate and triggering tsunami warnings across the South Pacific.

Stillborn baby tests positive for COVID-19 in 2nd reported case in Israel

The mother, who was 36 weeks pregnant, was admitted to the hospital and tested positive for COVID-19, according to reports. Lab tests revealed the fetus was also infected with the virus and had died in the womb.

US forces: Rockets hit airbase in Iraq hosting US troops

At least 10 rockets targeted a military base in western Iraq that hosts U.S.-led coalition troops on Wednesday, the coalition and the Iraqi military said.