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.

Paris police have acknowledged major gaps in the Louvre’s defenses on Wednesday — turning this month’s dazzling daylight theft into a national reckoning over how France protects its treasures.

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.

Health care providers are trying a new tactic to promote the healing effects of nature: They're actually writing prescriptions for it.

A big-money poker ring involving NBA figures indicted this week for allegedly cheating unsuspecting rich players echoes decades of films and TV shows, with supposed Mafia involvement adding to the drama.

Centuries-old private libraries are bringing modern comfort and awe to book lovers and history buffs in New England.

At age 72, Rosalba Casas finally celebrated her 15th birthday, donning a flowing pink dress and a tiara for the quinceañera she dreamed of as a teenager.

Russia has grappled with a shrinking and aging population for decades, with President Vladimir Putin viewing it as a threat to national security.

It’s getting more expensive for Americans to get their caffeine fix.

A photo taken by an Associated Press photographer after the brazen daylight robbery at Paris' Louvre Museum is generating an online buzz.

“Jurassic World Rebirth” roaring and snarling on Peacock and Florence + the Machine’s latest Halloween-ready album, “Everybody Scream,” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

A long-hidden Picasso portrait of muse Dora Maar has sold for 32 million euros at an auction in Paris.

Some public figures carry threats to their livelihood in the palms of their hands.

Remember Clippy.

An Associated Press analysis finds that the number of Black students enrolling at many elite colleges has dropped in the two years since the Supreme Court banned affirmative action in admissions.

Weddings are meant to be celebrations of love.

The all-time winningest World Cup ski racer and two-time Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin is launching a podcast next week.

The union representing Broadway’s musicians reached a tentative labor agreement with commercial producers, averting a potentially crippling strike that would have silenced nearly two dozen musicals.

There’s a new Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, and they want to tell you a story.

Ballerina Misty Copeland has taken one last passionate spin on the ballet stage before saying goodbye.

A recent study of schoolchildren finds that the youngest students harbor the most germs.

Have you ever bought a new car then realized that a redesigned version of the car you just purchased just came out.

The Louvre's director has acknowledged a ″terrible failure″ at the Paris tourist attraction after a daylight crown jewel heist over the weekend.

During an annual fall event where giant elephants smash massive pumpkins, a baby elephant was too small to crush the largest gourds, which weigh around 1,000 pounds.

The Trump administration has agreed to resume student loan forgiveness for an estimated 2.5 million borrowers who are enrolled in certain in certain federal repayment plans following a lawsuit from the American Federation of Teachers.

Experts say France's royal jewels may be gone forever after a daring heist at the Louvre.

OpenAI has introduced its own web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, putting it in direct competition with Google.

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Wasted food is a financial and environmental bummer.

The British royal family is under intense scrutiny as Virginia Giuffre's memoir hits bookstores.

Giant, floating pumpkin races have drawn large crowds to the Oregon city of Tualatin.

Head Start programs that serve tens of thousands of the nation’s neediest preschoolers are facing a cutoff of federal funding at the end of the month because of the government shutdown.

Prince Andrew has renounced his titles, including Duke of York, after discussions with King Charles III.

The Louvre remained closed Monday after historic jewels were stolen in a daring daylight heist.

A study that upended medical practice by recommending feeding babies peanut products early to prevent allergies has had a big effect in the real world.

More women are defying traditional beauty standards and finding empowerment by going without hair on their heads.

London police are investigating whether Prince Andrew asked a police officer to find damaging information on Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual assault.

Thieves have pulled off a daring heist at the Louvre, stealing priceless Napoleonic jewels.

It's been more than a decade since the last big ancient Egypt show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Hospitals and doctors' offices are inviting singers and musicians to help patients manage their pain, as music's ability to reduce pain is gaining attention.

Jason Momoa prepared for his role in “Chief of War” with a personal language coach who lived with him for nearly a year.

Prince Andrew has been banished from the royal whirl after emails emerged this week showing that he had remained in contact with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein longer than he previously admitted.

Jessie Reyez has had a busy year.

Kathryn Bigelow’s nuclear fallout thriller “A House of Dynamite” and albums from Brandi Carlile and Demi Lovato are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

Sounds hard to believe, but a young Victoria Beckham was put in the back row at theater school for being too heavy.

OpenAI has announced that ChatGPT will soon engage in "erotica for verified adults."

Meta is adding parental controls to kids’ interactions with artificial intelligence chatbots — including the ability to turn off one-on-one chats with AI characters altogether.

The country’s largest teachers unions are teaming up with tech companies like Microsoft and OpenAI to help educators build literacy in artificial intelligence.

Are investors really better off behind the velvet rope.

The Armani fashion house has appointed Giuseppe Marsocci as its new CEO following the death of its founder last month.

The U.S. is experiencing a significant hiring slowdown.

Michelle Obama is set to promote her upcoming book on fashion, “The Look,” through a special podcast series.

For many young Americans, deciding on college has become a complex choice.

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Some authors, publishers, readers and influencers are finding new ways to elevate Hispanic stories despite underrepresentation in the mainstream world of books.

Reese Witherspoon has co-authored her first adult novel, “Gone Before Goodbye,” with Harlan Coben.

Joel Holsinger, a partner at Ares Management Corp., on Wednesday launched Promote Giving, an initiative encouraging investment managers to donate a portion of their fees to charity.

The redesigned 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan aims to steal shoppers’ attention from the Honda CR-V and its winning hybrid model in a showdown of two of the largest compact crossover SUVs on sale today.

The European Commission has fined Gucci, Chloé, and Loewe a total of over 157 million euros for anti-competitive pricing practices.

The U.S. government shutdown’s strain on the aviation system is starting to show.

Angel Reese has taken her talents from the basketball court to the fashion runway.

Backward walking, also known as retro walking or reverse walking, may add variety and value to an exercise routine when done safely.

Laufey, the Grammy-winning artist, is creating a children's story inspired by her mascot-alias, Mei Mei The Bunny.

Meta says teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission.

A new initiative aims to increase the number of connections between the family members of those buried and remembered at a World War II cemetery in the Netherlands and the Dutch people who have adopted each one.

The Miami Seaquarium has finally closed its doors.

French Nobel economics laureate Philippe Aghion reflects on the creative roots that shaped his award-winning ideas about innovation and growth.

Athletes confront failure as often as success during competition.

The Trump administration has provided a $300 million infusion to a food aid program for low-income mothers and children, easing concerns about funding during the government shutdown.

A new Pokémon game and Danielle Deadwyler starring in the apocalyptic thriller “40 Acres” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

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Losing a pet often is the first time children encounter death.

The Princess of Wales has a suggestion to parents: Please put down the phone.

Century-old wreaths made from human hair fill the walls of Leila’s Hair Museum, and glass cases overflow with necklaces and watch bands made from the locks of the dead.

Continuing care retirement communities offer lifestyle benefits and access to a full spectrum of potential care needs later in life, but the costs can be steep.

Higher prices and interest rates, long loan terms and early trade-ins are making it easier than ever to find yourself underwater on a car loan.

A viral TikTok trend called “The Great Lock In” is helping people achieve their wellness goals.

The white sandy beaches along a swath of Florida’s Gulf Coast were battered by three hurricanes last year, leading to a multimillion-dollar effort to repair a coastline that is the region’s economic engine.

The white sandy beaches along a swath of Florida’s Gulf Coast were battered by three hurricanes last year, leading to a multimillion-dollar effort to repair a coastline that is the region’s economic engine.

Francine the cat is back home at a Lowe’s store in Virginia after going missing for a few weeks.

The spring 2026 season has wrapped up with Paris, showcasing bold trends that are set to influence global fashion.

Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations.

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Chanel has made a dramatic return to showmanship at Paris Fashion Week.

A rainbow-colored crosswalk celebrating the contributions of Miami Beach's LGBTQ+ community has been removed from the city’s iconic Ocean Drive.

Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries.

Miuccia Prada's Miu Miu has delivered a steady performance at Paris Fashion Week, offering reassurance amid France's political instability.

Roustan Hockey, Canada's last major wooden hockey stick factory, faces challenges from trade tensions.

The humble water buffalo has become a prized show animal in Thailand.

Chemena Kamali has brought a fresh focus to Chloé's collection at Paris Fashion Week.

Alessandro Michele has unveiled his latest Valentino collection at Paris Fashion Week.