Countries globally produced about 8.4 million tons of excess plastic waste over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic through August of this year, researchers estimated in an article published Monday.
State Farm Insurance on Monday voiced support for its longtime commercial spokesman, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who drew widespread criticism because of his anti-vaccine comments.
Law enforcement officials in Poland have arrested a 22-year-old Ukrainian citizen accused of targeting companies around the world with ransomware attacks that raked in millions of dollars.
A pair of California hikers captured video when they came face to face with a mountain lion on an Orange County trail.
Exposure to high levels of air pollution increases a person's risk for depression and adversely affects problem-solving and brain function, a Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences study found.
A Georgia judge issued a tongue-in-cheek order banishing the Elf on the Shelf -- a recent Christmas tradition -- from his county.
An investor group has acquired McAfee antivirus software company for over $14 billion.
Vice President Kamala Harris will go to France on Monday for a five-day trip to strengthen U.S.-France ties.
Gun manufacturer Remington Firearms announced Monday it will relocate its corporate headquarters from New York to Georgia with plans to build a $100 million manufacturing center in the state.
AMC+ has acquired limited series "Anne Boleyn" starring Jodie Turner-Smith in the titular role.
An Idaho man who broke a Guinness World Record by catching 49 apples in his teeth in one minute said the attempt was a surprisingly bloody affair.
Evan Neumann, wanted by the FBI for participating in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, appears to be seeking asylum in Belarus, according to a report on its state-run news media on Monday.
The French Catholic Church said on Monday that it would fully compensate all victims of sexual abuse by clergy members.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday heard arguments in a high-profile religious discrimination case that could decide whether the government can withhold information in civil lawsuits by relying on "state secrets privilege.
Firefighters in California rescued of a deer that became stranded in a canal and "had completely given up."
Walmart announced on Monday that it's been making grocery deliveries with driverless trucks for months and the technology has proven to be safe and cost-effective.
The sale of unproven and unapproved stem cell treatments has skyrocketed in the United States, according to a new five-year study that found a wide range of uses jump fourfold in recent years.
Foo Fighters have announced a new, horror comedy film titled "Studio 666."
K-pop stars Twice released clips of "Scientist" and 16 other tracks from their album "Formula of Love: O+T=
Camilo, Mon Laferte, Gloria Trevi, Jay Wheeler, Grupo Firme and other artists have joined the lineup for the Latin Grammys.
Randal Quarles, a member of the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors who's been a target of congressional progressives, announced on Monday that he will step down at the end of 2021.
Willow Palin, the daughter of former Alaska governor Sarah Palin, is expecting a baby boy with her husband, Ricky Bailey.
BTS with Megan Thee Stallion, Olivia Rodrigo and Bad Bunny are set to perform at the 2021 American Music Awards.
K-pop group BTS's label, HYBE, plans to invest in non-fungible tokens in a new partnership with Dunamu, South Korea's cryptocurrency exchange operator.
"Saturday Night Live" star Kenan Thompson will host the People's Choice Awards in December.