Lifestyle
3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest — or prepare — ahead of Black Friday
With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.
4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Stores keep prices down in a tough year for turkeys. Other Thanksgiving foods may cost more
The shrinking turkey population amid the ongoing bird flu outbreak is expected to cause wholesale turkey prices to rise 44% this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Despite the increase, many stores are offering discounted or even free turkeys to soften the potential blow to Thanksgiving meal budgets.
5 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
These 6 kitchen tools can make or break your Thanksgiving dinner
It's the start of Thanksgiving week, the time when home cooks across America suddenly recognize the daunting task ahead. More than 90% of people in the U.S. celebrate the food-centric holiday and more than 1 in 4 attend meals that include more than 10 other people, according to the Pew Research Center.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Building an emergency fund can feel daunting, but these tips can help
Maybe your car broke down, your computer was stolen, or you had a surprise visit to urgent care. Emergencies are inevitable, but you can prepare to deal with them by building an emergency fund.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Preparing to study abroad requires knowing what might go wrong during and after the trip
Studying abroad can be challenging in unexpected ways. Experts say that's why students need to study up on not only safety precautions and cultural differences, but also the emotional shifts that may come with leaving home — and returning to it.
Features
1 week ago in Features, Trending
Pontifical secret revealed: Pope Leo XIV changes his Wordle start word each day
Pope Leo XIV opened a virtual meeting with American Catholic young people Friday by revealing a closely held pontifical secret: He uses a different Wordle start word each day.
2 weeks ago in Features, Trending
Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients
PepsiCo said Thursday it's launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won't have any artificial colors or flavors. Doritos and Cheetos Simply NKD will hit store shelves on Dec. 1.
3 weeks ago in Features, Trending
Rockefeller Christmas tree is harvested from upstate New York and begins trek to Manhattan
The towering Christmas tree that will light up Rockefeller Center this holiday season is on its way to New York City.
4 weeks ago in Features
The International Space Station marks 25 years of nonstop human presence in orbit
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — It’s an unprecedented space streak: 25 years of people…
4 weeks ago in Features, World
This orange flower cloaks Mexico during Day of the Dead. Climate change is putting it at risk
Mexican marigold growers say they've been left reeling by torrential rains, stretching drought and other impacts from climate change — caused by the burning of fuels like gas, oil and coal – that have grown increasingly common.
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3 days ago in National, Trending
Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony
President Donald Trump didn't bring much holiday cheer Tuesday when bestowing ceremonial pardons on two Thanksgiving turkeys, dispensing more insults than goodwill at the traditional White House ritual.
3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest — or prepare — ahead of Black Friday
With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Under a cloud, the Olympic flame begins its journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
The Olympic flame began its journey Wednesday to the Milan Cortina Winter Games — missing a little of its usual magic. Bad weather lashing western Greece forced organizers to move the torch-lighting ceremony indoors, from Olympia's ancient stadium and temples to a nearby museum.
Entertainment
2 days ago in Entertainment
‘Rush Hour 4’ will be distributed by Paramount after Trump’s reported request
After President Donald Trump's reported intervention, Paramount Pictures is set to distribute Brett Ratner's "Rush Hour 4," a project that Hollywood had eschewed after earlier sexual misconduct allegations against the director.
3 days ago in Entertainment
How Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal found the emotional power of ‘Hamnet’
In "Hamnet," Chloé Zhao's adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's prizewinning 2020 novel, Paul Mescal plays William Shakespeare and Jessie Buckley his wife, Agnes. It's a fictional, speculative drama with basis in historical fact.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music
The best new holiday music releases for 2025
'Tis the season to put on some brand-new holiday music. The best way to get festive is to sing along to Christmas classics new and old. But don't know what to press play on? We've got you covered.
4 days ago in Entertainment
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a rare Superman comic book! And it fetched $9.12M!
A copy of the first Superman issue, unearthed by three brothers cleaning out their late mother's attic, netted $9.12 million this month at a Texas auction house which says it is the most expensive comic book ever sold.