From empty party to an all-night stadium bash, a Mexican teen’s 15th birthday goes viral

How Hurricane Katrina shaped these New Orleans educators

At the Pennsylvania Chautauqua, the 'good use of leisure time' is an art form

Migrants to Iowa strike different portraits where 'American Gothic' was created

UK's top diplomat gets a warning for illegal fishing with US vice president

Passengers sue United and Delta for selling 'window' seats next to blank walls

Hundreds of historic tall ships sail into Amsterdam for a maritime festival

Bolivia will choose a new president but environmental activists see little hope of progress

Google’s Pixel 10 phones raises the ante on artificial intelligence

How to make climate-friendly and sustainable choices when shopping online

Newspapers are rescued from closure in Wyoming and South Dakota as buyers swoop in

Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump's tariffs and immigration crackdown

US pediatricians' new COVID-19 shot recommendations differ from CDC advice

Cambridge Dictionary adds 'skibidi' and 'tradwife' among 6,000 new words

From apps to matchmaking: the diverse ways American Muslims navigate finding marriage partners

A massive mountain park in Vermont celebrates the bond between dogs and their humans

Kellogg says it will remove artificial dyes from cereals by the end of 2027

In juvenile detention, these students say they’re not learning — and it’s keeping them incarcerated

Rising seas could put Easter Island's moai at risk by 2080, study warns

Billy Joel closing beloved New York motorcycle shop after brain disorder diagnosis

McDonald's Japan's Pokemon card Happy Meals promotion comes to an unhappy end

College endowment tax is leading to hiring freezes and could mean cuts in financial aid

Trump plans to sign an order requiring colleges to prove they don't consider race in admissions

Schools are using AI surveillance to protect students. It also leads to false alarms — and arrests

Setting boundaries so work doesn't spoil a vacation

Germans worry their beloved kebab may get more pricy or even scarce because of factory strike

Americans get more than half their calories from ultraprocessed foods, CDC report says

Study says ChatGPT giving teens dangerous advice on drugs, alcohol and suicide

Michigan museum preserves Civil Rights artifacts amid federal efforts to downplay Black history

Tips to help manage your buy now, pay later loans

An Australian artist is creating a massive mural in the middle of a small North Dakota town

After a reference to Trump's impeachments is removed from a history museum, complex questions echo

US childhood vaccination rates fall again as exemptions set another record

One Tech Tip: Is that song by AI or a human? Here are some things to check

American Eagle's 'good jeans' ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards

Birmingham, the home of metal, to honor Ozzy Osbourne as his hearse makes way through city

Starbucks looks to protein drinks and other new products to turn around lagging US sales next year

Microsoft Authenticator is ending password autofill soon. How to set up a passkey before Aug. 1

Thinking of traveling solo? Tracee Ellis Ross has suggestions on how to do it well

Tea app takes messaging system offline after second security issue reported

To stay sharper while aging, get active, challenge your brain, and eat healthy

NIH cuts spotlight a hidden crisis facing patients with experimental brain implants

To host UN climate talks, Brazil chose one of its poorer cities. That's no accident

At 102, D-Day veteran looks forward to a long-delayed bar mitzvah

The Tea app was intended to help women date safely. Then it got hacked

As Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour draws to a close, Blue Ivy emerges as a star

Tea-loving Nepal is warming up to coffee

New Orleans trash collectors litigate over removing foul French Quarter odors

Bansky work 'The Migrant Child' removed from Venetian palazzo for restoration and future display

For some employees, education benefits such as tuition assistance prove life-changing

'Buckingham Nicks' was a record store holy grail for decades. It's finally getting reissued

Philly cheesesteak maker challenged by the ever-rising cost of beef

Hershey and other chocolate makers hike prices as cocoa remains near record highs

Birmingham mourns the death of native son Ozzy Osbourne

Teens say they are turning to AI for advice, friendship and 'to get out of thinking'

Sweetening soft drinks: What to know about sugar, high-fructose corn syrup and their alternatives

Trump likes renaming people, places and things. He's not the first to deploy that perk of power

Missing loved ones leave those left behind with 'ambiguous loss' — a form of frozen grief

How a federal monument's new welcome center in Maine honors Native Americans

In American life, a growing and forbidding visual rises: The law-enforcement officer in a mask

After years of tough rules on liquids and footwear, US air travel may be on the cusp of a new era

San Jose’s mayor is using AI tools like ChatGPT to streamline city operations and improve services for its 1 million residents.

With record temperatures hitting the U.S., pet owners have to protect their four-legged family members from dangers like heat stroke and dehydration.

Disneyland is celebrating 70 years as "The Happiest Place on Earth" with a new show featuring a lifelike animatronic of founder Walt Disney.

President Donald Trump says that Coca-Cola had agreed to use real cane sugar in its flagship soft drink in the U.S. at his suggestion.

Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell says a local Florida sheriff’s office isn’t doing enough to protect his multimillion dollar beachfront property from trespassers and is asking a judge for an order commanding deputies to do so.

Cleaning your electronic devices is essential for hygiene and performance.

Prince Harry has followed in his late mother’s footsteps by wearing a flak jacket and walking down a path in an active land mine field in Angola to raise awareness for a charity’s work clearing explosives from old war zones.

Pop Mart has struck it rich.

The Kia Sorento Hybrid and Toyota Highlander Hybrid are two strong choices for those willing to sacrifice some interior space, especially in the third row, for exceptional fuel economy and a lower price.

The 77th Primetime Emmy nominations have been announced, leaving roughly two months to get caught up on series before the trophies are handed out.

Holding too much employer stock or too much cash are among the failings a knowledgeable observer might notice if they trained his or her sights on my choices.

An mosaic panel on travertine slabs depicting an erotic theme from the Roman era has been returned to the archaeological park of Pompeii after being stolen by a Nazi German captain during World War II.

The neighborhood social site Nextdoor is hoping for a revival by turning to local news providers.

Major League Baseball is spotlighting player fashion at the All-Star Game red carpet event on Tuesday.

Dozens of ice cream makers pledged on Monday to remove artificial dyes from their products by 2028.

A man from Australia has been charged with “malicious mischief” for allegedly smashing a glass case holding the Stone of Destiny.

Fast fashion relies heavily on synthetic fibers that are made from oil and gas, fossil fuels that cause climate change.

A recent AP-NORC Teen Poll poll shows most U.S. teenagers prioritize graduating from college, with 70% of girls and 54% of boys considering it important.

The reality show franchise “Love Island” highlights challenges emblematic of modern dating, especially for Black women and contestants with darker skin tones.

Many Native Americans are marking ceremonies like graduations with bald eagle feathers, a form of reverence for the bird they have always held sacred as a messenger to the Creator.

A medieval abbey in Hungary is battling a beetle infestation threatening its ancient book collection.

The osprey is in decline in one of its key territories and some scientists blame overfishing of menhaden, an important food for the birds.

Breakfast cereal could use a lucky charm.

The Trump administration is suing California over its animal welfare laws, claiming they unconstitutionally raised egg prices.

A “click-to-cancel” rule, which would have made it easier for consumers to end unwanted subscriptions, has been blocked by a federal appeals court days before it was set to go into effect.

The live-action remake of the animated film “How to Train Your Dragon” and a two-part, five-hour documentary on Billy Joel are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

The iconic red windmill sails of Paris' Moulin Rouge are spinning again.

Morgan Riddle’s effect on Wimbledon semifinalist Taylor Fritz’s rise in the rankings has been significant.

The memoir "The Salt Path" by Raynor Winn, which inspired a film starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, is now embroiled in controversy.

A small town in Tennessee courted national publicity a century ago when it recruited a local teacher to challenge a state law banning the teaching of evolution.

Cuban women are embracing extravagant nail art despite the country’s deep economic crisis.

Ford is recalling more than 850,000 of its cars across the U.S. because the low-pressure fuel pump inside the vehicles may fail — and potentially cause an engine stall while driving, increasing crash risks.

Sticking to healthy snacks during workdays can be tough, especially with busy schedules and tempting treats nearby.

Catastrophic floods often bring with them loss of power, cuts to key emergency communications and sudden hazardous situations that leave victims with only minutes or seconds to seek higher ground and stay safe.

The unique and original Birkin bag that fashion house Hermès made for actor and singer Jane Birkin has sold for 8.6 million euros ($10.1 million), including fees, at auction in Paris.

Dozens of Brazilian yoga aficionados saluted the sun in Rio de Janeiro for the inaugural class of a free course allowing residents of the Rocinha favela to qualify as yoga teachers.

Retail analysts say the first day of Amazon’s Prime Day event and competing sales drove solid online spending.

Elaborate, multistep shower routines are all over social media.

For many people, summer means the start of camping season.