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New Banksy mural sprouts beside a tree in London. Many see an environmental message

New Banksy mural sprouts beside a tree in London. Many see an environmental message

Jill Lawless, Associated Press  |  Posted March 18 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new Banksy mural has drawn crowds to a London street, even before the elusive graffiti artist confirmed the work was his. Many discerned an environmental message in the vibrant green artwork, which appeared on St. Patrick's Day.
80 years after D-Day, World War II veteran to get married near beaches where US troops landed

80 years after D-Day, World War II veteran to get married near beaches where US troops landed

Terry Spencer, Associated Press  |  Posted March 17 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 100-year-old American World War II veteran plans to marry his 96-year-old fiancee in France as part of that country's 80th anniversary celebration of D-Day.
South Korea scientists tout 'beef rice' as source of protein for the future

South Korea scientists tout 'beef rice' as source of protein for the future

Hyun Young Yi and Daewoung Kim, Reuters  |  Posted March 17 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

South Korean researchers have grown beef cells in rice grains in what they say is a major step toward achieving a sustainable, affordable and environmentally friendly source of protein that could replace farmed cattle for meat.
Hundreds of people in Mexico City stretch out for a 'mass nap' to commemorate World Sleep Day

Hundreds of people in Mexico City stretch out for a 'mass nap' to commemorate World Sleep Day

Megan Janetsky, Associated Press  |  Posted March 16 - 9:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Those walking through the milling streets of downtown Mexico City were greeted with a strange and sleepy sight. Touting bright blue yoga mats, sleeping masks and travel pillows, hundreds of Mexicans laid sprawled out on the ground at the base of the city's iconic Monument to the Revolution to take a nap.
The latest on France's bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics

The latest on France's bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 16 - 3:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City isn't the International Olympic Committee's only preferred host for an upcoming Winter Games. France's French Alps region is also in the final stages of the bid process for a Winter Games, putting together plans to host in 2030, four years sooner than Utah.
Delta Air to resume flights to Israel starting June 7

Delta Air to resume flights to Israel starting June 7

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated March 14 - 2:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Delta Air Lines said late on Wednesday it will resume flights to Israel starting June 7, becoming the second major U.S. carrier to do so following the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants on southern Israel.
Putin warns again that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is threatened

Putin warns again that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is threatened

Associated Press  |  Posted March 13 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Vladimir Putin says that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty or independence is threatened. It was another blunt warning to the West just days before a Russian presidential election.
Commercial rocket trying to put a satellite into orbit explodes moments after liftoff in Japan

Commercial rocket trying to put a satellite into orbit explodes moments after liftoff in Japan

Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press  |  Updated March 13 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A commercial rocket trying to put a satellite into orbit has been intentionally exploded shortly after liftoff in central Japan. The company behind the rocket said the launch was aborted five seconds after liftoff early Wednesday.
French appetite for frogs' legs threatens frog species, experts warn Macron

French appetite for frogs' legs threatens frog species, experts warn Macron

Catherine Nicholls, CNN  |  Posted March 12 - 2:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The popularity of the famous French delicacy of cuisses de grenouille, or frogs' legs, is threatening the existence of certain frog species, a group of more than 500 environmental campaigners has warned French President Emmanuel Macron.
Passenger says people 'bounced off the roof' on plane that dropped during flight to New Zealand

Passenger says people 'bounced off the roof' on plane that dropped during flight to New Zealand

Associated Press  |  Posted March 12 - 7:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Officials are investigating what caused a "strong shake" before a sudden plunge on a plane traveling between Australia and New Zealand. A passenger has described a wild ride with people hitting the plane's ceiling.
Climate activists who targeted famous Vermeer painting win court appeal

Climate activists who targeted famous Vermeer painting win court appeal

Catherine Nicholls, CNN  |  Posted March 11 - 2:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three Belgian climate activists who were previously sentenced to prison for a protest targeting Johannes Vermeer's painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring" will no longer face any punishment for their actions, a court ruled on Monday.
Kate, Princess of Wales, apologizes for editing family photo that fueled rumors about her health

Kate, Princess of Wales, apologizes for editing family photo that fueled rumors about her health

Brian Melley, Associated Press  |  Updated March 11 - 12:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kate, Princess of Wales, apologized Monday for confusion caused by her editing of a family photo released by the palace.
Floods, landslides kill 26 in Indonesia, at least six missing

Floods, landslides kill 26 in Indonesia, at least six missing

Tri Iswanto, Reuters  |  Posted March 11 - 10:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Flooding and landslides in the Indonesian province of West Sumatra have killed 26 people, and at least six are missing, authorities said on Monday.
Hunger worsens in Gaza as Palestinians mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan

Hunger worsens in Gaza as Palestinians mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan

The Associated Press  |  Posted March 11 - 10:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

With no end to fighting in sight, Palestinians in Gaza have begun fasting for the holy month of Ramadan as hunger worsens across the strip and pressure grows on Israel over the growing humanitarian crisis.
Kate, Princess of Wales, apologizes for editing family photo that fueled rumors about her health

Kate, Princess of Wales, apologizes for editing family photo that fueled rumors about her health

Brian Melley and Jill Lawless, Associated Press  |  Posted March 11 - 6:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Princess of Wales has apologized for "confusion" caused by her editing of a family photo released by the palace.
US forces fly in to beef up security at embassy in Haiti and evacuate nonessential personnel

US forces fly in to beef up security at embassy in Haiti and evacuate nonessential personnel

Evens Sanon, Associated Press  |  Posted March 10 - 7:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. military has flown in forces to beef up security at the U.S. Embassy in Haiti and evacuate nonessential personnel.
Relief Society answers 'extraordinary occasions and pressing calls' across the globe, President Johnson says

Relief Society answers 'extraordinary occasions and pressing calls' across the globe, President Johnson says

Hanna Seariac, Deseret News  |  Posted March 10 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Camille N. Johnson, Relief Society general president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaking to European leaders, delivered a keynote address titled, "Empowering Women's Freedom of Religion and Belief."
Muslims spot Ramadan crescent moon in Saudi Arabia, meaning month of fasting starts Monday for many

Muslims spot Ramadan crescent moon in Saudi Arabia, meaning month of fasting starts Monday for many

Jon Gambrell, Associated Press  |  Posted March 10 - 1:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials in Saudi Arabia, home to the holiest sites in Islam, have declared the start of the fasting month of Ramadan after sighting the crescent moon Sunday night. The annoucement marks the beginning of Ramadan for many of the world's 1.8 billion Muslims.
Poland's foreign minister says the presence of NATO troops in Ukraine is 'not unthinkable'

Poland's foreign minister says the presence of NATO troops in Ukraine is 'not unthinkable'

Vanessa Gera, Associated Press  |  Updated March 10 - 9:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Poland's foreign minister says the presence of NATO forces "is not unthinkable" and that he appreciates the French president for not ruling out that idea.