By the numbers: What to know about Europe's record-breaking heat wave

LONDON (AP) – Much of western Europe has been baking under a “heat dome” this week, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in many places.

A giraffe named Gracie escaped in Texas. No one can seem to find her

A giraffe named Gracie is missing in Texas, and the search for her has become a tall order. Gracie, who is about 3 years old, has been missing for nearly two weeks after escaping her enclosure at Cedar Hollow Ranch in the Texas Hill Country, said Vic Jones, who owns the remote property about 100 miles (160 kilometers) west of San Antonio.

When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic

SAN DIEGO (AP) – To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, “Don’t panic!” may be difficult to heed, even if that’s exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.

150 shipwrecks discovered off the Pillars of Hercules

More than 150 shipwrecks discovered in the waters off the Pillars of Hercules

A huge Viking textile production site is unearthed in Denmark

A huge Viking textile production site is unearthed in Denmark

Robots used by Amazon keep packages moving quickly

Robots used by Amazon keep packages moving quickly

Jeep Cherokee vs Subaru Forester: Edmunds sizes up hybrid SUVs

Two new hybrid SUVs have hit the market in the last two years from brands known for their outdoorsy images: the Jeep Cherokee and the Subaru Forester. The Jeep Cherokee has been redesigned for 2026 after a three-year hiatus. Notably, every new Cherokee has a hybrid powertrain that gets more than 30 mpg.

Hindu artisans in Karachi prepare Tazias as part of religious festival of Ashura

Hindu artisans in Karachi prepare Tazias as part of religious festival of Ashura

What is a heat dome and why can it cause extreme heat waves

What is a heat dome and why can it cause extreme heat waves