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 privately message other players and implementing age-based chats so kids, teens and adults will only be able to message people around their own age.

Your investment portfolio is probably riskier than you think.

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.

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

Oklahoma coach Jennie Baranczyk hears the popular catchphrase “6-7” all the time at home, possibly more often than please and thank you.

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.

“Palm Royale” made a splash in its first season with a starry cast, high production values, and its ubiquitous grasshopper cocktail.

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

Families and staff who rely on the federal preschool program Head Start may have to wait even longer to return to their centers even though the 43-day government shutdown ended Wednesday night.

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.

Shopping for a music fan is no easy task.

If you're shopping for a movie lover, think beyond Blu-Rays and gift cards.

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.

Finding the perfect tech gifts can be tricky, but The AP has put together a quick guide to help.

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

Looking for the perfect book gift.

Car shoppers love SUVs because of their commanding view of the road, generous amounts of passenger space, and roomy cargo holds.

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.

Ann Packer's novel “Some Bright Nowhere” is Oprah Winfrey's latest book club pick.

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

China's largest online sales festival, dubbed Singles' Day, is getting longer as retailers try to entice frugal shoppers to spend more.

Retirement saving requires key decisions: when to start, how much to save, and where to invest.

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.

Storing food properly can prolong the life of groceries, minimize waste, and prevent foodborne illnesses.

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.

Google Maps is heading in a new direction with artificial intelligence sitting in the co-pilot’s seat.

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.

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

Low costs and tax efficiency are obvious pluses, but so are ease of oversight and cash flow extraction.

“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.

Nine couples got married on Halloween inside a former county jail in central Ohio that was decorated for the holiday.

The campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida is suing Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration in the state’s Supreme Court.

In the year since the viral Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest, a group of contestants have found opportunity and community.

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.

France's culture minister says that the Louvre will install streetside anti-ramming and anti-intrusion devices in the next two months.

There’s been an unprecedented surge in the numbers of attendees at Sunday worship at the Quaker Arch Street Meeting House in Old City Philadelphia.

Sotheby’s has announced it will auction a solid gold toilet, a sculpture by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan called “America.”.

Many museums began reassessing security after the stunning jewelry heist at the Louvre in Paris.

The government shutdown has some people rethinking what to hand out this Halloween.

A tiny town in Vermont has attracted “Beetlejuice” fans eager to visit the film’s iconic locations for nearly 40 years.

Cassandra Peterson has entertained fans as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, for over four decades.

Parents and teachers cover your ears.

What tastes delicious but also floats, explodes or levitates.

The United States is experiencing a shortage of pennies after President Trump decided to stop their production earlier this year.

A new AP-NORC poll finds that only 12% of U.S. adults support the current system of daylight saving time, which has people in most states changing the clocks twice a year, while 47% are opposed and 40% are neutral.

Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has sparked a conversation about forgiveness after forgiving the man accused of assassinating her husband.

China's Commerce Ministry says Beijing will work with the Trump administration to resolve issues related to TokTok's ownership.

Authorities have tightened the dragnet around the Louvre thieves, arresting five more people in connection with the recent crown-jewels heist.

Basketball players who frequent a South Florida park feel like they’re being run off in favor of wealthy residents of a new luxury development.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is pushing to build more homes to address the city's housing crisis.

Microsoft says users of its Azure cloud portal may be not be able to access Office 365, Minecraft or other services due to issues with its global content delivery network services.

Janelle Monáe has transformed Halloween into a creative empire with her HalloQueen events.

The Trump administration has been signaling that it may have finally reached a deal with China to keep TikTok running in the U.S., with the two countries finalizing the details as soon as Thursday.

A new cookbook by Andrew Zimmern and Barton Seaver is promoting more seafood in our diets.

Uber said Wednesday that the San Francisco Bay Area will be the first market for its specially built autonomous taxi, which is expected to launch in late 2026.

Many NFL teams have lost star players to season-ending injuries this season, or played without them for significant stretches — but a new poll finds that most football fans want more games, even if it means more risk.

A Paris prosecutor says two suspects in the Louvre jewel heist have admitted their involvement in the theft.

Compact luxury crossovers have become the chariot of choice for those seeking an effective blend of utility and style in an efficient package that won’t break the bank.

Prince Andrew is under pressure to leave his nearly rent-free home near Windsor Castle.

Elon Musk has launched Grokipedia, a crowdsourced online encyclopedia that the billionaire seeks to position as a rival to Wikipedia.

A newly discovered Dr. Seuss manuscript featuring the Cat in the Hat will be published next year.

Sherry Jenkins lives in Blairstown, New Jersey, where the first “Friday the 13th” was mostly filmed.

Mexican regional music is gaining global popularity, but women's voices remain underrepresented.

Japanese sushi legend Jiro Ono won three Michelin stars for more than a decade, the world’s oldest head chef to do so.

A week after thieves stormed the Louvre and ripped eight priceless pieces from France’s crown jewels, the country is nursing a deep cultural wound.

Trick-or-treaters may find more fruity candy than chocolate among their Halloween handouts this year.