Violin boat launched in Venice with string quartet performance - CNN Video

The 39 ft (12 m) long craft, designed by Venetian sculptor Livio de Marchi, is a tribute to Covid-19 victims according to the City of Venice.

Researchers who developed the mRNA technology behind Covid vaccines win "America's Nobel"

Two US researchers who developed the technology that underlies both the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines won a prestigious medical prize Friday often known as "America's Nobel."

Barbers banned from shaving beards and playing music in Afghanistan's Helmand province

Barbers in Afghanistan's Helmand Province are now prohibited from shaving men's beards and playing music in their shops, according to a statement issued by the province's Taliban-led department of virtue and vice.

US Space Force unveils new uniform prototypes

The US Space Force, the newest branch of the US military, on Tuesday unveiled a new uniform prototype for its members, known as Guardians.

The road to Aduhelm: What one ex-FDA adviser called 'probably the worst drug approval decision in recent US history' for an Alzheimer's treatment

Dr. Aaron Kesselheim had been on an advisory committee for the US Food and Drug Administration for a half-dozen years, but he had never been to a meeting like this one.

Netflix acquires rights to Roald Dahl's stories

Netflix says it has acquired the rights to Roald Dahl's stories and plans to create a "unique universe" of products based on them.

Australia has lost almost a third of its koalas in three years

Australia has lost about 30% of its koalas over the past three years, with the marsupials hit by drought, bushfires and developers cutting down trees, the Australian Koala Foundation said on Tuesday.

Fire officials are investigating a 'suspicious' blaze at the historic Susan B. Anthony House

A fire damaged the Susan B. Anthony Museum and House in New York on Sunday, before firefighters put out the blaze and rescued artifacts inside.

Europe will require USB-C chargers. Apple isn't happy

The European Union proposed new rules on Thursday that will make USB-C ports standard on smartphones, tablets, cameras, phones, portable speakers and handheld video game systems.

'Is my child going to die?' This is Covid-19 as a pediatric doctor

Dr. Sarah Ash Combs' first step of treatment for children brought into her emergency room with Covid-19 usually begins with a question: "What socks are you wearing today?"

Sexual assault linked to later brain damage in women, study finds

Women who have been sexually assaulted have a higher risk of developing a type of brain damage that has been linked to cognitive decline, dementia and stroke, a new study found.

Chasing Life

Dr. Sanjay Gupta is on a mission to help us approach our new normal mindfully, finding a balance between self-care and productivity, and talking to doctors and researchers about the surprising science behind how we thrive.

The planet is on a 'catastrophic' global warming path, UN report shows

Under current emissions commitments, the world is careening toward warming of 2.7 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, according to the UN.

Chris Pratt will star as Mario in 'Super Mario Bros.' movie

"Guardians of the Galaxy" actor Chris Pratt will star as the voice of Mario in an upcoming "Super Mario Bros." movie.

Center-left SPD party narrowly ahead, exit poll suggests

Germans are casting their ballots in a closely fought federal election that will result in a new chancellor. View the latest news and live results.

Mother and toddler fall to their deaths at San Diego Padres baseball stadium, police say

A mother and her young son fell to their deaths at Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, minutes before a game Saturday afternoon, according to a news release from the San Diego Police Department.