Hurricanes like Helene are deadly when they strike and keep killing for years to come
AP Science Writer Hurricanes in the United States end up hundreds of times deadlier than the government calculates, contributing to more American…
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Robert Downey Jr. found inspiration from the screen to prepare for his Broadway debut in ‘McNeal’
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Downey Jr. made his Broadway debut this week in “McNeal,” revealing some unexpected inspirations that…
Continue ReadingJapan’s new government welcomes ‘forward-looking’ congratulatory message from China
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s new government says it hopes to improve ties with China after receiving a “forward-looking”…
Continue ReadingProsecutors say they may bring additional charges against New York City mayor and indict others
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors say they might bring additional charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams and indict…
Continue ReadingIndian soccer team refuses to travel to Iran for game because of security fears
KOLKATA, India (AP) — India’s Mohun Bagan Super Giants has refused to travel to Iran to play Tractor SC in an Asian Champions League Two match…
Continue ReadingGeorgia attorney general appeals a judge’s rollback of abortion ban
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s Republican attorney general is appealing a judge’s ruling that the state’s abortion ban is…
Continue ReadingEarly reaction to Utah Hockey Club is strong as it enters crowded Salt Lake market
AP Sports Writer SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz did more than carve out a place in this city. They became a Salt Lake City institution. The…
Continue ReadingWho are the 2024 MacArthur ‘genius grant’ fellows?
Associated Press The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced Tuesday its 2024 class of fellows, often known as recipients of the…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from AP’s report on declining condom use among younger generations
AP Health Writer Condom usage is down for everyone in the U.S., but researchers say the trend is especially stark among teens and young adults. A few…
Continue ReadingCondoms aren’t a fact of life for young Americans. They’re an afterthought
AP Health Writer OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — It’s hard to miss the overflowing bowl of condoms at the entrance of the gym. Some University of…
Continue ReadingPortuguese firefighters protest outside parliament over labor conditions
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Hundreds of Portuguese firefighters have protested for better working conditions outside the national parliament. Wearing…
Continue ReadingMichael Jordan’s 23XI and a 2nd team sue NASCAR over revenue sharing model
AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR is facing a federal antitrust lawsuit from two of its teams, including one co-owned by Michael…
Continue ReadingGerman prosecutors seek 15-year prison term for Madeleine McCann suspect in an unrelated trial
BERLIN (AP) — German prosecutors have called for a sexual offenses conviction and a 15-year prison sentence for a man who is also under…
Continue ReadingPennsylvania Republican in key swing-state Senate race backs using military to fight fentanyl
Associated Press STEELTON, Pa. (AP) — The Republican challenger trying to flip the U.S. Senate seat in swing-state Pennsylvania said he’ll press…
Continue ReadingEU offers to delay curbs on forest products after an outcry from trade partners
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is offering to delay by a year the introduction of new rules that would outlaw the sale of products that come…
Continue ReadingPrince Harry visits the small mountain kingdom of Lesotho, where he’s called ‘the warrior’
Associated Press MASERU, Lesotho (AP) — Prince Harry is visiting the small mountain kingdom of Lesotho having co-founded a youth charity there in…
Continue ReadingEdmunds: The most reliable used vehicles under $15,000
Edmunds When you’re shopping for a used car, truck or SUV on a tight budget, reliability is critical because you don’t have much money to spend…
Continue ReadingAre LGBTQ Jews welcome in Orthodox communities? This is how they are building spaces of their own
Associated Press It was a heart-wrenching choice. But when Daniel Gammerman decided to never set foot back in an Orthodox synagogue, he thought of it…
Continue ReadingWalmart employees to get expanded cancer treatment options with the Mayo Clinic
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart’s employees and their dependents are being offered expanded cancer treatment with doctors at the Mayo…
Continue ReadingAn anti-whaling activist will stay in detention in Greenland while Japan seeks extradition
Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A Greenland court has ruled that anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson must remain in detention until…
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