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Dry January Benefits: Alcohol-Free Month Is Healthful, But The Annual Trend Can Come With Risks, Too

Experts agree that a big benefit of Dry January is actually quite simple: It motivates people to rethink their relationship with alcohol.

Lockheed Martin To Modify F-35A Fighter Jet Fuel Tanks; Contract Worth Nearly $29M

The U.S. Department of Defense said Tuesday that the work to modify fuel tanks of F-35A fighter jets is expected to complete in March 2017.

Apple Denies It's Working On iPhone-To-Android Migration Tool

However, the iPhone maker does have software that makes it easier for Android users to switch to iOS.

Iran Nuclear Deal: Tehran Removes Core From Plutonium-Producing Arak Reactor

The Iranian government said Monday that it filled in the core of the Arak heavy water nuclear reactor, which will now be reconfigured to yield only small amounts of plutonium.

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Ever So Slowly, The Eurozone Economy Awakes

ECB forecasters and economists expect the eurozone economy to grow at a slightly faster pace this year, around 1.7 percent.

David Cameron Says Brexit May Not Be Best Idea For UK

"Britain joined Europe for trade and cooperation. We do not want to belong to a super state,” Prime Minister David Cameron said, on a TV show Sunday.

Japan’s Shinzo Abe Looks For Opposition's Approval To Revise Constitution

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has consistently pushed for changes to the country's pacifist constitution amid a growing debate over national security.

Hong Kong Booksellers Pull Anti-China Publications After Mysterious Disappearances

Several people linked to city bookshops stocking publications critical of China have gone missing over the past few months.

UK Banks: British Financial Regulator May Allow Commission Payments Again

The head of Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority denies the agency is going soft on banks.

Is ISIS Planning ‘European 9/11’? Officials Say Terrorists Working On Worse Attacks Than In 2015

Officials say the Islamic State group is hiring people who could conduct coordinated attacks in Europe.

California Tampon Tax 2016: Bill Introduced To Eliminate Sales Tax On Feminine Hygiene Products

A woman in California pays $7 a month in taxes on hygiene items, according to a state lawmaker.

Global Stock Markets Stabilize At The End Of Volatile Week

On Friday, Asian and European markets traded mostly higher, capping a week that saw over $2 trillion wiped from global assets.

Anthropocene: Humans May Have Tipped The Planet Into A New Geological Age

Welcome to the Anthropocene, a potential new geological epoch during which human activities have become the dominant force in shaping the planet.

Global M&A Activity In 2015 Worth $4.28 Trillion, Highest Ever

The past year saw deals worth nearly $4.3 trillion — significantly above the previous peak, before the financial crisis, according to a Thursday report.

South Korea Raises Alert Near Border With North Korea As Propaganda Broadcasts Begin Over H-Bomb Test

Pyongyang’s move follows South Korea’s propaganda broadcasts, which began Friday in response to North Korea's claim to have successfully tested a hydrogen bomb.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Acquires AI Startup Emotient For Undisclosed Purpose

Technology from newly acquired Emotient could be used to read facial expressions, but the tech giant won’t fully disclose its A.I. plans.

What Is An Executive Order And When Does Obama’s Gun Control Plan Take Effect?

Obama was scheduled Thursday night to hold a town hall meeting in Virginia to talk about his plan establishing expanded background checks for firearm purchases.

Taliban Outguns Afghan, US Troops in Strategic, Opium-Rich Helmand Province

If the area, which has seen heavy fighting, falls to the Taliban, the impact would affect the Kabul government and its global partners.

Bill Clinton and Tony Blair talk during an awards ceremony

Bill Clinton Warned Tony Blair About Iraq Four Years Before Coalition Toppled Saddam Hussein's Regime

Then president, he warned Tony Blair the country spelled trouble years before the British leader joined the 2003 invasion.

Does Donald Trump Think Paris Is In Germany? Presidential Candidate Launches Twitter Controversy

Presidential candidate Donald Trump sparked controversy with a Twitter comments following a foiled terror attack in Paris.

UK Finance Minister George Osborne Warns Of ‘Dangerous Cocktail’ Of Economic Threats

In a gloomy outlook for the new year, the U.K.'s chancellor of the exchequer also warned against “creeping complacency” that might hamper domestic growth.

Global Stocks, Oil Prices Plummet As Chinese Markets Remain Volatile

Amid further turmoil in the Chinese stock market, oil prices dropped to levels not seen in over 11 years while global stocks traded broadly lower.

Donald Trump Threatens To Scrap Over $1B Investments In Scotland If Banned From UK

British lawmakers are scheduled to debate on Jan. 18 whether to bar the U.S. Republican presidential candidate from the United Kingdom.

Music Streaming Grew In The US And UK At A Nearly Identical Pace In 2015

Though the star opted not to stream her "25" album, the music option was a major source of industry revenue in the U.S. and Britain in 2015.

Should You Buy An Oculus Rift? What It Takes To Go Virtual

The Facebook-owned developer revealed the price of its virtual reality headset Wednesday.

Netflix Just Launched In More Than 130 Countries; CEO Reed Hastings Achieves Global Streaming Domination

India and Russia can now binge "Making a Murderer," according to the company’s expansion announcement Wednesday at the Consumer Electronics Show.

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