Australia has introduced a world-first social media ban for children under 16, starting Wednesday.

A California man says he has marked his 15,000th spin on an auto-racing Disneyland attraction inspired by the animated film “Cars.”.

Eric Dane, known for his roles in “Grey's Anatomy” and “Euphoria,” has announced a memoir titled “Book of Days.”.

The Nordic countries are no strangers to the long, dark winter.

An Atlanta church with a viral pastor has grown from less than 200 weekly churchgoers in 2023 to about 6,000 today.

Creative director Dario Vitale is leaving Italian fashion brand Versace only eight months after he was appointed, the company said in a statement Thursday.

Pope Leo XIV's first full-length U.S. book is set to release next winter.

Cold, wintry weather brings risk for pets as well as people.

London’s Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square is a famed British tradition with roots in the Norwegian forest.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has won the catchphrase of the year for her pledge to “work, work, work, work and work” for the country.

The end of 2025 is near.

A rare Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before the revolution has sold for more $30 million.

The publishing world's notable releases this year included a new “Hunger Games” novel and a book by Thomas Pynchon.

The Prada Group has officially purchased Milan fashion rival Versace for $1.375 billion.

Students applying to college know they're not supposed to use AI chatbots to write their essays.

The Transportation Security Administration has announced that U.S. air travelers without a REAL ID will face a $45 fee starting in February.

Shoppers scoured for deals everything from electronics to clothing on Cyber Monday, delivering strong sales for online retailers and capping a five-day spending spree that kicked off on Thanksgiving.

Despite wider economic uncertainty hovering above this year’s holiday season, shoppers turned out in big numbers for Black Friday — spending billions of dollars both in stores and online.

Chain stores have Black Friday.

George Clooney playing a dashing movie star with nagging midlife regrets in “Jay Kelly” and Zac Brown Band returning with fresh tunes are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

In a story published Nov. 28, 2025, about holiday television programs, The Associated Press erroneously reported the title of a song and show.

Italy’s fashion house Armani has appointed a new board to guide the company following the death of its founder Giorgio Armani earlier this year.

THC-infused drinks and snacks have soared in popularity as alcohol sales have declined in recent years.

Black Friday has become something of an anachronism in the e-commerce era.

Swapping turkeys for other animals was once a key part of North America's wildlife conservation efforts.

With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season, Americans will again take to the road for holiday gatherings before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.

At The Gentle Barn, this flock of turkeys isn't going to end up on your plate, but they might cuddle up in your lap.

Cannabis use among young adults has reached historic levels, with nearly 18 million Americans using marijuana daily in 2022.

As daily cannabis use rises to historic levels in the U.S., some longtime users are finding it harder to quit.

As travel picks up for the season, flyers can find a moment of quiet and relaxation at interfaith chapels or meditation spaces in many U.S. airports.

The Vatican has doubled down on the value of monogamous marriage between a man and woman.

An increasing number of farm animal sanctuaries across the country have started promoting an alternative version of Thanksgiving.

A copy of the first Superman issue, unearthed by a trio of brothers cleaning out their late mother’s attic, netted $9.12 million at a Texas auction house which says it is the most expensive comic book ever sold.

’Tis the season to put on some holiday music.

Food safety experts say that six crucial kitchen tools are the key to a safe and savory Thanksgiving dinner.

Traditional Christmas markets are opening across Germany, drawing revelers to enjoy mulled wine, grilled sausages, and festive attractions.

People with Thanksgiving travel plans may still feel on edge after the U.S. government shutdown that caused widespread flight cancellations and delays.

Bird flu and another disease have shrunk the U.S. turkey population to a 40-year low this year.

Christmas went on the auction block this week in Pennsylvania farm country in the form of a giant Christmas tree sale.

Director Bong Joon Ho’s “Mickey 17” starring several versions of Robert Pattinson and Kevin Hart debuting a new comedy special on Netflix are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

Stone Roses and Primal Scream ex-bass player Gary Mounfield has died at age 63.

Students preparing to study abroad often have long checklists, but the experience of learning and living in another country can be challenging in unexpected ways.

A new advertisement inside the Grand Central subway station is filling the air with a seasonal scent.

Sometimes our immune system runs amok and attacks the organ that makes us “us” — the brain.

The 76th annual National Book Awards have been presented by the nonprofit National Book Foundation, with winners including Rabih Alameddine for fiction, Patricia Smith for poetry, and Omar El Akkad for nonfiction.

In a story published Nov. 19, 2025, about fiber, The Associated Press included an incorrect quote from Sander Kersten.

Medicaid cuts are being blamed for the closure of a community health center in New Hampshire's White Mountains.

A Gustav Klimt portrait painting has sold for a record $236 million at an auction where a solid gold toilet also sold for $12.1 million.

It may sound surprising but kids can get diseases like lupus and arthritis, too, when their immune system mistakenly attacks their own body.

Roblox is stepping up its age verification system for users who want to message other players and implementing age-based chats so kids, teens and adults will only be able to communicate with people around their own age.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced its next spring fashion exhibit.

If you’re an older swimmer or returning to the pool after years away, few are more qualified than Rowdy Gaines to guide your workouts.

Schools across the U.S. are seeing a big drop in enrollment from immigrant families.

Reconnecting with old friends can be challenging.

Women experiencing hot flashes, night sweats and other menopausal symptoms don’t need to suffer.

Central Park’s iconic horse carriages will trot on, for now.

Ted Danson’s “A Man on the Inside” returning to Netflix for its second season and Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo belting out the “Wicked: For Good” soundtrack are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

When families are evicted, kids' schooling is often disrupted.

Doritos and Cheetos are getting a makeover.

Working professionals in the U.S. are taking on side jobs to supplement their incomes amid frozen salaries, inflation and fear of layoffs.

The former Prince Andrew has officially changed his name to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, adding a hyphen to align with the royal family’s surname style.

Balmain has named French designer Antonin Tron as its new creative director.

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Three paintings from public television legend Bob Ross have sold for over $600,000 at auction.

The job of videotape editors was once one of the least-noticed in the media world.

Airlines have canceled over 9,000 flights across the U.S. since the Federal Aviation Administration ordered flight cuts late last week.

Frida Kahlo’s painting “El sueño (La cama)” is expected to fetch between $40 million and $60 million at auction, potentially making it the most expensive work by a female or Latin American artist.

President Donald Trump's administration is demanding that states reverse full SNAP benefits issued under recent court orders.

U.S. airlines canceled more than 2,700 flights Sunday mostly because of the government shutdown and the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce air traffic.

Fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux has become an internet sensation after an Associated Press photo captured him outside the Louvre on the day of a crown jewels heist.

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has arrived in Manhattan, marking the start of New York City's holiday season.

Travelers with upcoming travel plans can expect to see fewer flights to many major U.S. cities.

Reusable bottles get grubby no matter what liquid they’re filled with, so it’s important to clean them regularly.

Vice President JD Vance’s recent comments about hoping his Hindu wife converts to Christianity have sparked discussions about interfaith marriages.

With SNAP benefits going out late, nonprofits are begging for pet food donations to prevent desperate owners from surrendering their dogs and cats to animal shelters.

Women in Mexico face daily fears of harassment and violence, especially when using public transportation and rideshare apps.

Don't lose sleep over headlines linking melatonin to heart failure.

Massachusetts state police came to the rescue when a dog wandered into a tunnel in Boston and narrowly escaped being hit by traffic.

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan re-teaming as the body-swapping mother and daughter duo in “Freakier Friday” and albums from 5 Seconds of Summer and the rapper NF are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

The 208-year-old Maine-based Farmers’ Almanac says it will publish its planting guidance and weather predictions for the final time, citing financial challenges.

The towering Christmas tree that will light up Rockefeller Center this holiday season is on its way to New York City.

Travelers can expect to see fewer flights to many major U.S. cities starting Friday morning.

As the saying went, all roads once led to Rome — and scientists now say those roads stretched 50% longer than previously known.

It's one of medicine's biggest mysteries — why sometimes our immune system attacks our own bodies.

The gooey, sticky and often-homemade plaything slime was enshrined into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Trivial Pursuit.

A new study by GLAAD shows a 4% increase in LGBTQ characters on primetime TV, thanks to shows like “Abbott Elementary” and “The Last of Us.”.

Designer Olivier Rousteing is stepping down as creative director of the Balmain fashion house after 14 hugely visible years.

In the New Jersey township of Montclair, a group bicycle ride to school has become a weekly community ritual.

A historian’s hunch about what might lie hidden within the walls of a Japanese church in Salt Lake City led congregants to uncover a century-old time capsule recalling the city's once vibrant Japantown.

Full-size three-row SUVs can fulfill many needs, with room for more than five passengers, a large cargo area, and the ability to pull a heavy trailer.

The SNAP program has been a major piece of the U.S. social safety network since it launched as the food stamp program in 1964.

Celebrities and fashion heavyweights gathered at the American Museum of Natural History for the Council of Fashion Designers of America annual ceremony on Monday.

“Sesame Street” launches its 56th season on Nov. 10 with NASCAR champion Bubba Wallace as a guest and a new format on Netflix.

President Donald Trump’s administration says it will partially fund the SNAP food aid program in November after two federal judges required the payments to continue.

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, King Charles III's younger brother, is facing banishment from royal premises.

Prince William, the heir to the British throne, will be on the streets of Rio de Janeiro this week to promote his Earthshot Prize, an initiative to find solutions to major environmental issues.

Day of the Dead commemorations in early November are a crucial religious, family and community celebration for most Mexicans and many other Latin Americans.

Heidi Klum has revealed her latest Halloween costume, donning green scales and squirming snakes to transform herself into Medusa.

Disney content has gone dark on YouTube TV, leaving subscribers of the Google-owned live streaming platform without access to major networks like ESPN and ABC.

The earnest superhero team-up tale “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” and Tracy Morgan returning to TV with a new comedy called “Crutch” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.