The most experienced astronaut on SpaceX’s newly launched crew said Thursday that riding a Dragon capsule to orbit is like being inside the actual mythical beast, and a lot more fun than NASA’s shuttles or Russian flights.

Deaths related to HIV in the United States have declined 48% over the past decade, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Mediterranean (MED) diet — rich in olive oil, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds — is a recommended way to reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other adverse health outcomes.

The airline industry holds its annual gathering by video conference next week under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic that has plunged the sector into a crisis that may yet claim more carriers.

Gold prices fell on Friday after US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin called for an end to some of the Federal Reserve’s pandemic lending, sparking uncertainty about stimulus programs that have played a key role in reassuring financial markets.

Tourists visiting eastern Turkey will now be able to stroll through the 2,900-year-old ruins of Altintepe Fortress, officials announced.

Officials at an Ontario library in Canada, said a book recently dropped into its return bin is believed to be up to 100 years overdue.

Dozens of parrots stuffed into plastic water bottles have been discovered on a ship docked in Indonesia’s Papua region, authorities said on Friday.

Leaders of the global economy are warning that the recovery from this year’s recession is at risk and could be derailed as the resurgence of COVID-19 forces fresh restrictions on households and companies.

By Sadeq Dehqan & Leila Imani