World Tobacco Day, created in 1987 by the World Health Organization, highlights the smoking epidemic each year on May 31.
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See President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden visit grief-stricken Uvalde community Sunday
President Joe Biden visited Uvalde, Texas, Sunday, May 29, to pay their respects to the 19 children and two teachers who died in a massacre Tuesday.
It’s World Turtle Day: Slow down to appreciate these ancient and diverse creatures
From local ponds to the depths of the ocean, World Turtle Day, initiated by American Tortoise Rescue, annually celebrates remarkable animals.
See photos of military plane delivering 78,000 pounds of baby formula from Europe to Indiana
A military plane with 132 pallets of formula for infants with milk allergies arrived Sunday, May 22, to relieve struggling moms amid a shortage
Wild tulips need love, too: Research highlights ignored ‘plight’ of spring symbol
Tulips may be seen as safe from extinction due to commercial popularity. In reality, a lack of funding in plant research means there is much to learn.
As Finland seeks to join NATO, look back at photos of the 1939 Soviet-Finnish War
Finland, which was invaded by Soviets in the 30s, seeks North Atlantic Treaty Organization membership amid Russia’s Ukraine invasion, leaders said.
From cheap to priceless: Roman bust isn’t the only treasure that’s been uncovered at Goodwill
While finding a Roman bust at a Goodwill is unheard of, there have been plenty of other eagle-eyed thrifters who’ve found their own treasures.
Buddha’s birthday: See vibrant Seoul lit up for the Lotus Lantern Festival
The Lotus Lantern Festival illuminated Seoul, South Korea, and for weeks attracted thousands to celebrate Buddha’s birthday on May 8, 2022.
Inspired by LGBTQ employees, Taco Bell debuts Drag Brunch Tour set to be across US
Taco Bell kicked off it Drag Brunch Tour in Las Vegas and will hit four other cities from May to June: Chicago, Nashville, NYC, and Fort Lauderdale.
Creepy dolls covered in barnacles or missing their limbs keep washing up on Texas beaches
Researchers who survey coasts for marine mammals and endangered bird species along Texas coasts keep finding creepy dolls that wash up from the ocean.