The Maldives has implemented a departure tax charging tourists on their flights out of airports on the islands, and will be increasing other tourist taxes beginning in January.

State Sen. Liz Krueger, D-Manhattan, reiterated her suggestion about New York seceding to Canada in a Politico interview this week, which led to incredulous responses.

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus becomes the first head coach in franchise history to get fired midseason after the team's disastrous loss on Thanksgiving Day, according to reports.

Lawmakers in Britain gave initial approval to a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives in England and Wales in a vote in the House of Commons on Friday.

Idaho Gov. Brad Little addressed the decision by one of his state's universities to refuse to play a playoff volleyball match against a trans athlete.

President-elect Donald J. Trump has filled his administration with people who have ties to the right-wing manifesto.

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The House of Commons voted in favor of a bill that would legalize assisted dying for the terminally ill, under strict conditions. A similar proposal was rejected in 2015.

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But over the years, the former congressman’s views have often aligned with those of his potential boss, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — particularly on vaccine safety.

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“You’ve achieved what was said to be impossible,” the French president told workers at the Paris monument, which will reopen after the 2019 fire.

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A century after his death, the composer of “La Bohème,” “Tosca” and “Madama Butterfly” still dominates the repertoire like no one since.

A one-bedroom vacation condo on St. Thomas was heaven for a writer when she was growing up. But what did the place mean after her parents were gone?

Rachel Accurso might be this era’s Mr. Rogers, if he were on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Toy companies and publishers all want a piece of the action.

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"Food noise" is the internal chatter between the brain and stomach, a weight loss doctor said. The noise is necessary for survival — but for some people, it can be hard to tune out.

CNN host Kasie Hunt was visibly shocked at incoming border czar Tom Homan saying he'd jail Denver Mayor Mike Johnston if he doesn't comply with Trump border policies.

Julian Castro, the former San Antonio mayor and Obama admin official, was lambasted on X for saying President-elect Donald Trump supporters should give thanks to undocumented immigrants.

During Amazon's Black Friday sale, treat yourself and someone on your list to a big-ticket gift at a fraction of the price.

A school bus driver in Colombia allegedly held a girl captive for more than a decade until she recently escaped, prosecutors say.

If you're in search of a winter read fitting for the season, look no further. This guide is complete with books that are full of merry themes and holiday festivities.

Soviet immigrant Elya Baskin, who plays B.E. Kertchman in 'Reagan,' revealed how the 40th president was able to change the atmosphere of the nation with his leadership.

Nick Cannon shared that he is "healing" after he was "clinically diagnosed" with narcissistic personality disorder.

Tren de Aragua members Denyeer Aramillo Meneses, 23, and Edison Pena Angulo, 25, were arrested in the Bronx. Both were pictured in a viral video of a Colorado armed break in.

Bruce Willis was seen smiling and spending quality time with his family in sweet photos shared by his daughters on Thanksgiving.