Lifestyle

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Investment scams are everywhere on social media. Here’s how to spot one

Social media is full of scammers promising guaranteed returns on investment, and consumers lost billions of dollars to them last year.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Orlando, Florida, debuts self-driving shuttle that will whisk passengers around downtown

Starting later this month, an electric, self-driving shuttle will whisk passengers around a 1-mile (1.6 km) loop in the downtown area for no charge, Orlando officials said Wednesday.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

NYC outdoor dining sheds were a celebrated pandemic-era innovation. Now, there’s a new set of rules

As New York City has moved out from under its pandemic-era regulations, how to handle the new landscape of outdoor dining structures has been a growing question.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

How your dog’s nutritional needs change as they age

Ollie curated a guide to help you understand your dog's nutritional needs at different stages of life, consulting with veterinary experts and using leading pet health resources.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

What does the best coffee from 10 regions around the world taste like?

Where coffee is grown affects its flavor. Home Grounds looked into the flavor profiles of coffee from 10 different regions, drawing on coffee experts, news reports, and other sources.  

1 week ago in Lifestyle

US suicides hit an all-time high last year

About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday.

National

2 days ago in National

An appeals court backs some abortion drug limits, pending the Supreme Court’s approval

Mail-order access to a drug used in the most common form of abortion in the U.S. would end under a federal appeals court ruling issued Wednesday that cannot take effect until the Supreme Court weighs in.

2 days ago in National

Average long-term US mortgage rate climbs to 7.09% this week to highest level in more than 20 years

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in more than 20 years, grim news for would-be homebuyers already challenged by a housing market that remains competitive due to a dearth of homes for sale.

3 days ago in National

Emergency services chief on Maui resigns. He faced criticism for not activating sirens during fire

Outdoor alert sirens on Maui stayed silent as a ferocious fire devastated the seaside community of Lahaina last week. The head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency said he had no regrets about not deploying the system as a warning to people on the island.

3 days ago in National

Hurricane Hilary grows off Mexico and could reach California as a very rare tropical storm

Hurricane Hilary grew rapidly to Category 4 strength off Mexico's Pacific coast on Friday and could reach Southern California as the first tropical storm there in 84 years, causing "significant and rare impacts" including extensive flooding.

3 days ago in National

Rosalynn Carter marks 96th birthday at home with the former president, butterflies and ice cream

Rosalynn Carter will celebrate her 96th birthday at home Friday with her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, and other family members, while the surrounding community of Plains, Georgia, honors the former first lady's years of public health advocacy.

4 days ago in National

Plea negotiations could mean no 9/11 defendants face the death penalty, the US tells families

The suspected architect of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and his fellow defendants may never face the death penalty under plea agreements now under consideration to bring an end to their more than decadelong prosecution, the Pentagon and FBI have advised families of some of the thousands killed.

Sports

2 days ago in Sports

Bills’ Damar Hamlin has little more to prove in completing comeback, coach Sean McDermott says

Damar Hamlin has little more to prove to Bills coach Sean McDermott in the third-year safety's bid to resume his football career after a near-death experience during a game at Cincinnati in January.

3 days ago in Sports

Messi speaks publicly for 1st time since joining Inter Miami and says he’s happy with his choice

Fans line up outside Inter Miami's practice facility to watch Lionel Messi's car drive away after training sessions. Players from opposing teams wait after matches to get his signature or just a simple handshake. His No. 10 jersey is everywhere in South Florida.

3 days ago in Sports

Sidelines are crowded because NFL teams are carrying 90-man rosters throughout preseason

More NFL hopefuls are getting an opportunity to stick around a little longer to showcase their skills this summer. When the league eliminated the first two rounds of roster cuts in March, it allowed teams to carry 90 players throughout the preseason.

4 days ago in Sports

England moves into the Women’s World Cup final against Spain after ending Australia’s run

The semifinal outcome ended a Matildas run that captivated Australia for almost a month and sent England to a matchup with Spain in the final, where the Lionesses will have a chance to bring a World Cup home for the first time since 1966.

5 days ago in Sports

Dodgers win 9th in a row with 6-2 victory over Brewers in matchup of NL division leaders

The NL West-leading Dodgers are riding their longest winning streak since taking 12 in a row from July 31-Aug. 13 last year. They improved to 13-1 this month and are a season-best 26 games over .500 at 72-46.

5 days ago in Sports

Spain beats Sweden 2-1 with last-minute goal and advances to its first Women’s World Cup final

Spain will play for its first Women's World Cup championship after Olga Carmona's goal in the 89th minute lifted La Roja to a 2-1 victory over Sweden in the Tuesday semifinal.

Trending

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Robbie Robertson, lead guitarist and songwriter of The Band, dies at 80

Robbie Robertson, The Band's lead guitarist and songwriter who in such classics as "The Weight," "Up on Cripple Creek" and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" mined and helped reshape American music, has died at 80.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

A Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida wins $1.58 billion jackpot, the third-largest in US history

A single ticket sold in Florida is good for a $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot, ending weeks of anticipation over who would win the eye-popping top prize.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Mega Millions players spurned again as jackpot climbs to $1.55 billion

Another Mega Millions drawing, another night without a jackpot winner. The numbers drawn Friday night were: 11, 30, 45, 52, 56 and the gold ball 20.

2 weeks ago in Trending

Musk says his cage fight with Zuckerberg will be streamed on X

Elon Musk says his potential in-person fight with Mark Zuckerberg would be streamed on his social media site X, formerly known as Twitter. The two tech billionaires seemingly agreed to a "cage match" face-off in late June.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Shaky Americans avoid upset to reach Women’s World Cup knockout round after 0-0 draw with Portugal

A goal post saved the United States from elimination at the Women's World Cup.

News

2 days ago in Entertainment

‘Blue Beetle’ director Ángel Manuel Soto says the DC film is a ‘love letter to our ancestors’

Director Ángel Manuel Soto didn't think too much about the "Latino side of things" when visually crafting DC's "Blue Beetle" alongside Mexican screenwriter Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Britney Spears’ husband seeks financial support, says in divorce filing their split came weeks ago

Britney Spears and her husband Sam Asghari separated nearly three weeks ago, and he is seeking spousal support and attorneys' fees in their divorce, according to his divorce filing.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Migos’ Quavo releases ‘Rocket Power,’ his first solo album since Takeoff’s death

Migos rapper Quavo has released his second solo album, "Rocket Power," which includes two tracks with his late bandmate Takeoff.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Britney Spears’ husband files for divorce, source tells AP

Britney Spears ' husband, Sam Asghari, has filed for divorce from the superstar 14 months after they were married, a person familiar with the filing said late Wednesday.

5 days ago in Entertainment

What to stream this week: ‘The Monkey King,’ Stand Up to Cancer, ‘No Hard Feelings,’ new Madden game

Jennifer Lawrence's R-rated comedy "No Hard Feelings" and the more family friendly animated movie "The Monkey King" from director Stephen Chow are among the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you.

5 days ago in Entertainment

He’s ‘just Ken’ but will the ‘Barbie’ movie change his popularity?

As reflected in Greta Gerwig's blockbuster movie that tackles the legacy Mattel's famous doll, Barbie has always been more popular than Ken. For every Ken doll sold today, there's generally eight to 10 Barbies sold, according to Jim Silver, a toy industry expert and CEO of review site of TTPM.

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4 days ago in Features

Fresh look at DNA from Oetzi the Iceman traces his roots to present day Turkey

Oetzi the Iceman has a new look. Decades after the famous glacier mummy was discovered in the Italian Alps, scientists have dug back into his DNA to paint a better picture of the ancient hunter.

1 week ago in Features

Millions of kids are missing weeks of school as attendance tanks across the US

When in-person school resumed after pandemic closures, Rousmery Negrón and her 11-year-old son both noticed a change: School seemed less welcoming.

2 weeks ago in Features

If you’ve ever wanted to be in ‘Hamilton,’ you can now do so — on Roblox

The landmark Broadway musical "Hamilton" has landed on Roblox, turning the innovative stage show into an immersive online environment for a new generation.

2 weeks ago in Features

Home on Long Island Sound in Greenwich, Connecticut sells for almost $139 million

Copper Beech Farm, with 50 acres (20 hectares) of waterfront property in the tony New York suburb of Greenwich, has sold for just under $139 million, believed to be a record home sale in Connecticut, Sotheby's International Realty said Thursday