Iranian Americans are marking Nowruz this year with a mix of somber celebrations and the traditional flowers, music and dancing.

For about the same price as a new car, you can buy a used luxury model.

Americans still dig French bulldogs, retrievers and German shepherds.

Sofia Coppola has made a documentary about her friend Marc Jacobs that shows how Jacobs creates fashion, up close and unscripted.

Environmentalists want to permanently open a dam built for a canal that was supposed to cut through the middle of Florida from the Atlantic to the Gulf.

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is drawing to an end and Muslims around the world will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr.

Reenactors in tricorn hats and 18th-century military coats filled a South Boston chapel Tuesday before firing muskets and marching through neighborhood streets to mark the 250th anniversary of the British evacuation of Boston.

Can you scream your way to happiness.

Two Massachusetts brothers have built a fleet of miniature Irish pubs on wheels.

Oscars showrunner Raj Kapoor says the day after the telecast feels surreal and exhausting, but he feels proud of the live show.

Has tax time become a frustrating paper chase.

Climbing stairs has been increasingly ingrained in exercise guidance, but it can sometimes be hard to find a place to do it.

When gas prices go up, it adds to drivers' pain at the pump.

For Hollywood’s biggest night, celebrities pay as much attention to their speeches as to their red-carpet attire.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have accused the author of a new book on Britain's royal family of pushing conspiracy instead of facts.

Chanel and producer Charles Finch host a star-packed pre-Oscar dinner at the Polo Lounge, mixing Hollywood buzz with a pitch for supporting filmmakers.

The downfall of the world's top chef has raised questions about whether time is up for the storied bullying and abuse of fine dining kitchens.

Airline ticket prices are starting to climb as carriers respond to rising jet fuel costs tied to the war in Iran.

Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington and Kate Mara teaming up to star in a new psychological thriller for Apple TV called “Imperfect Women” and fresh music from both BTS and Luke Combs are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

The renowned Museum Ludwig in Germany is celebrating its 50th anniversary by opening a nearly five-month exhibit with more than 300 works of the famed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.

As a staff photojournalist for The Associated Press based in Los Angeles, Chris Pizzello covers hundreds of entertainment events a year.

Thousands of snow geese touch down at a Pennsylvania reservoir each spring, turning sunrise into a loud, swirling liftoff that draws big crowds.

At this month’s Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and even tank tops.

The biggest new restaurant trend is small.

When stock markets are falling, it’s natural to want to do something quickly to protect your retirement savings.

Google Maps will depend more heavily on artificial intelligence to help people figure out where they want to go and the best way to get there as part of a major redesign unveiled Thursday.

René Redzepi has stepped down from his post at the iconic Danish restaurant Noma following allegations of abuse and assault at the Copenhagen landmark.

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is removing a rare slave ship timber from its “Slavery and Freedom” exhibit and returning it to South Africa.

States are setting new rules for cash purchases after the U.S. Mint stopped making pennies and the 1-cent coins get scarcer.

Rural school districts say the Trump administration’s visa changes are jeopardizing a key source of teachers.

Most tap water in the U.S. is safe to drink.

Hatchbacks deliver a lot of versatility and value in a manageable, easy-to-maneuver and budget-friendly package.

Flower garlands are synonymous with Hawaii.

A 16-foot (5-meter) Baby Jesus statue visits Mexico City’s Tepito neighborhood as part of a traveling project that brings the religious image to communities across the capital and nearby cities in central Mexico.

Louis Vuitton’s Nicolas Ghesquière built a fake mountain range inside the Louvre and sent models climbing through it.

Awards season has a way of diminishing the movie year into a handful of films that are talked about ad nauseam for months.

Young students are still struggling to bounce back academically from the pandemic, even though many were babies at the time.

Big inheritances can be a sign of underconsumption and suboptimal planning.

Doctors often advise exercising your brain to stay sharp but stretching your brain might be the better description.

A singing circle at Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw helps people with dementia and other brain conditions connect through music.

Years of skyrocketing home prices have made saving up for a down payment to buy a home a major hurdle for many aspiring homebuyers.

Taylor Sheridan’s neo-Western family drama series “The Madison” debuting on Paramount+ and the animated movie smash “Zootopia 2” landing on Disney+ are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

Losing an hour of sleep as daylight saving time kicks in can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day — it also could harm your health.

Nightlife in Nigeria's economic capital Lagos can be very expensive with its table culture where revellers are divided into a multitier system and compelled to buy very expensive drinks.

Here’s how to figure out how big your emergency fund should be, and how you should invest it.

Oprah Winfrey and her longtime friend Gayle King are among celebrities on the front row at Chloé fashion show at Paris Fashion Week.

Rachael Ray knows she's harder to find these days, but she's not slowing down.

Denmark is debating whether top-level cooking counts as art, and the country’s most theatrical restaurants sit at the center of it.

While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places.

Experts say adults can help children cope with the latest conflict in the Middle East by making time for conversations, validating their feelings and limiting exposure to frightening or inaccurate information.

Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a “big week” of product announcements including the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone 17e, a new entry-level MacBook Neo, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets.

Electric vehicles are changing — in range, cost and practicality.

A new CDC analysis shows U.S. maternal deaths keep edging down.

Jonathan Anderson fall-winter 2026 collection for Dior at the Paris Fashion Week has invoked an Impressionist painting, steeped in flowers, water and the art of being seen.

Padma Lakshmi is back with a new cooking competition, “America's Culinary Cup,” on CBS.

As people awoke to news over the weekend of the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran, it resulted in many feeling anxious and stressed.

Tech companies are pushing new health chatbots, but experts say you still need to talk to your doctor.

Some of the United States’ most important historical documents are beginning a first-of-its kind journey as part of the country’s 250th anniversary commemoration.

Milan Fashion Week has kicked off a season of fresh starts, with new creative directors and a clear push toward practical glamour.

It might still be winter in Minnesota, but spring is in the air for people lined up at the Dairy Queen in Moorhead, Minnesota, for its annual opening.

Silvana Armani has presented her first signature Giorgio Armani collection without the iconic designer's input to close Milan Fashion Week.

People with mobility and other limitations are getting the chance to experience birding through a movement that aims to make the hobby accessible to everyone.

Madonna made a star appearance at Dolce & Gabbana’s Milan Fashion Week runway show — which felt like a conversation with the Material Girl herself.

Social media is filled with influencers rating electrolyte supplements or even telling followers how to make their own.

Demna has unveiled his first Gucci runway show in Milan, and he's pushing the brand back toward sleek, body-hugging sex appeal.

Officials in Florida say an injured mother manatee and her calf have been rescued from a river and taken to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation.

Harry Styles’ fourth solo album, “Kiss All the Time.

A fresh wave of romantic comedies is heating up winter screens and Broadway, and creators say audiences still crave love stories.

In the years Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green were released in 1996 for Nintendo Game Boy in Japan, marking the debut of Pokémon, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games and highly coveted trading cards.

A Michigan mother is making and collecting soft, yarn toys that are being donated to the neonatal intensive care unit at a Detroit hospital.

Cartel-linked violence in parts of Mexico may have some spring break travelers rethinking their plans.

The “Bridgerton” team would not quit until they were satisfied when it came to finding a word to use for “orgasm” in Season 4.

Can chilling carbohydrates help you lose weight.

AI music platforms Suno and Udio were sued by major record labels in 2024 for allegedly exploiting the recorded works of professional musicians.

Samsung on Wednesday unveiled its latest Galaxy smartphones, which boast an even bigger toolbox of artificial intelligence technology than the previous two generations and introduce a new privacy shield that blocks snoopy bystanders from sneaking a peek at the display screen.

The 2026 Honda Passport and 2026 Subaru Outback are two similar midsize SUVs.

Food festivals are changing.

Waymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets.

Starting this year, some tax breaks will be off-limits for some retirement savers.

The Greek seaside town of Galaxidi has exploded into a messy “flour war” as many of its 1,700 residents and many visitors pelted each other with bags of dyed flour.

Beyoncé has her marching orders.

Six planets will be visible in the night sky at the end of February, and most can be seen with the naked eye.

More than 60 million women in the U.S. live with cardiovascular disease.

In a story published Feb. 23, 2026, about the musical “Wonder” at the American Repertory Theater, The Associated Press misspelled the last name of a consultant on the project.

French artist JR, popular for his large-scale projects from photographs to graffiti and street art, wants Parisians to do something unusual: stop for an immersive experience on the city’s oldest bridge, Pont Neuf.

More Ghanaians are wearing the colorful fugu traditional outfit in a trend triggered by online mockery.

Millions of adults are continuing their education by returning to school and enrolling in credit and non-credit courses, certificates, micro-credentials, job training and degree programs.

A Budapest pizzeria is serving a limited pizza that uses only ingredients ancient Romans could have eaten.

Melania Trump says it's “incredible” to see the gown she wore to the 2025 inaugural balls on display at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History.

Vivian Tu wants to make personal finance more approachable.

Both the K-pop girl group Blackpink and the funky pop star Bruno Mars returning with new music and a documentary about Paul McCartney after the Beatles are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

Safely disposing of household batteries is good for the home and good for the environment.

A traditionally crafted spicy sausage in the town of Pirot in southeastern Serbia is said to lift both a person’s energy and spirits, especially during the long winter months.

Philadelphia mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar has died at age 86.

For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children’s mental health through the way they design their platforms, deliberately addicting kids and failing to protect them from sexual predators and dangerous content.

An ambitious program to provide free universal child care to working families in New Mexico is being enshrined into law.

The Metropolitan Opera cut back its 2026-27 season due to a tight budget, even as ticket sales improved slightly.

More than 63 million Americans provide care for an adult family member, and most of them have regular paid jobs as well, according to AARP.

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy is back in the spotlight as a style influencer nearly three decades after her death.

The same travertine quarries near Rome that built St. Peter’s Basilica and the Colosseum are still being dug out today, providing the distinctive pock-marked rock to build a new generation of churches, temples and mosques worldwide.