Visa plugs its payment network into ChatGPT, letting AI agents shop and pay for users
Read full article: Visa plugs its payment network into ChatGPT, letting AI agents shop and pay for usersVisa is embedding its payment network into ChatGPT, allowing the chatbot to shop and complete transactions for users.
As FIFA entices a new generation of fans, a Brazil influencer's platform will stream all 104 games
Read full article: As FIFA entices a new generation of fans, a Brazil influencer's platform will stream all 104 gamesIn Brazil, home of soccer-mad fans and the five-time world champions, the only way to watch all 104 games of the World Cup will be through the streaming platform anchored by a digital influencer.
Edmunds' five best used performance cars for less than $25,000
Read full article: Edmunds' five best used performance cars for less than $25,000The current used market offers exceptional performance cars for under $25,000, ranging from refined turbocharged German coupes and raw V8-powered American icons to practical hot hatches and lightweight specialty cars.
Playing hip-hop or Doris Day, older exercise instructors can speak their peers' language
Read full article: Playing hip-hop or Doris Day, older exercise instructors can speak their peers' languageThe students in Bengie Santos' exercise class at the Greater Seattle Y say there's something special about their 72-year-old instructor.
A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn't feature its findings
Read full article: A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn't feature its findingsResearchers commissioned by President Joe Biden's Democratic administration to investigate alcohol-related health harms have released their findings independently.
MIT researchers channel AI to turn hand gestures into robot training data
Read full article: MIT researchers channel AI to turn hand gestures into robot training dataHumanoid robots struggling with tasks like grasping a cup have a new teacher — a person wearing an ultrasound wristband that captures the movement of muscles, tendons and ligaments beneath the skin.
Italian commuters find a moment of peace on a cable-guided ferry sketched by Leonardo da Vinci
Read full article: Italian commuters find a moment of peace on a cable-guided ferry sketched by Leonardo da VinciDubbed "Leonardo's Ferry," a cable-guided vessel offers commuters a peaceful five-minute ride across northern Italy's Adda River.
A digital reckoning against smartphones in schools has spread to Sweden
Read full article: A digital reckoning against smartphones in schools has spread to SwedenSweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools from the next academic year as part of a broad reversal on the use of screens in classrooms.
Vance adds a chicken coop to the vice president's residence, along with a dozen baby chicks
Read full article: Vance adds a chicken coop to the vice president's residence, along with a dozen baby chicksVice President JD Vance has added a chicken coop, along with a dozen baby chicks, to his residence at the U.S. Naval Observatory.
Pearl Jam bassist Ament highlights skateboarding's impact in Indigenous communities in Tribeca film
Read full article: Pearl Jam bassist Ament highlights skateboarding's impact in Indigenous communities in Tribeca filmPearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament has been passionate about skateboarding since his teenage years in Montana.
Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year's tournament, citing costs and politics
Read full article: Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year's tournament, citing costs and politicsThe 2026 World Cup has drawn intense criticism from globe-trotting fans who over the years have helped define the tournament's festive atmosphere.
With Oval Office replica and skyline views of Chicago, Obama's new museum is political and personal
Read full article: With Oval Office replica and skyline views of Chicago, Obama's new museum is political and personalFormer President Barack Obama’s influence in his presidential museum runs deep, from the Chicago location to the textured stone adorning its dramatic tower, art installations and a striped reading chairs that resemble ones in his own home.
Cannons lost underwater during the American Revolution will soon go on display at a Georgia museum
Read full article: Cannons lost underwater during the American Revolution will soon go on display at a Georgia museumGeorgia's oldest city is welcoming a truckload of historical treasures from the earlier period of U.S. history.
Electric SUV showdown: Edmunds compares the revamped Toyota bZ to the Tesla Model Y
Read full article: Electric SUV showdown: Edmunds compares the revamped Toyota bZ to the Tesla Model YElectric SUVs are becoming the default choice for many car buyers, shifting the question from whether to go electric to which model fits everyday life best.
A wall of nametags at a South Korean park testifies to adoptees’ longing for their birth mothers
Read full article: A wall of nametags at a South Korean park testifies to adoptees’ longing for their birth mothersDozens of people adopted abroad fastened ceramic nametags recently on a cobblestone wall at a park on a former U.S. military base in Paju, South Korea.
Steampunk festival creates an unlikely capital for Victorian style and sci-fi oddity in New Zealand
Read full article: Steampunk festival creates an unlikely capital for Victorian style and sci-fi oddity in New ZealandThousands of people in New Zealand have attended one of the world’s best-known steampunk festivals.
AP exclusive: Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of history
Read full article: AP exclusive: Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of historyArchaeologists are digging beneath Notre Dame cathedral to explore as far back as Roman Paris from 2,000 years ago.
Egypt unveils a striking trove of ancient artifacts as the country tries to boost tourism industry
Read full article: Egypt unveils a striking trove of ancient artifacts as the country tries to boost tourism industryArchaeologists have unearthed ancient artifacts in Egypt including Pharaonic funerary furniture and a marble head of Greek goddess Aphrodite.
Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study finds
Read full article: Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study findsThe rise of remote work since the pandemic has made businesses more reluctant to hire young, inexperienced workers and is the key driver of higher unemployment rates for recent college graduates, a study released Monday has found.
Returning to the fold? Some young Spaniards embrace Catholicism and can’t wait for Pope Leo’s visit
Read full article: Returning to the fold? Some young Spaniards embrace Catholicism and can’t wait for Pope Leo’s visitTraveling to Spain in June and France in September, Pope Leo XIV will find traditionally Catholic but now staunchly secular countries with an abundance of historic churches but few people in the pews.
A robot is helping an ailing couple stay in their home. Are more to come for an aging population?
Read full article: A robot is helping an ailing couple stay in their home. Are more to come for an aging population?The decades-long quest to build home robots that are both helpful and lifelike — spurred on by fictional machines like The Jetsons’ humanoid maid Rosie —- is still mostly a pipe dream, but some developers are getting closer.
In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture
Read full article: In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architectureCrews are putting the finishing touches on the Obama Presidential Center ahead of the official public opening in Chicago on Juneteenth.
What to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC's sunset spectacle
Read full article: What to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC's sunset spectacleNew York City residents and visitors are treated to a phenomenon twice a year known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapers.
As the United States turns 250, Americans still can't get enough of French luxury
Read full article: As the United States turns 250, Americans still can't get enough of French luxuryA new exhibit called “Hidden Treasures” shines a light on the 250 year cultural dialogue between France and the U.S. through the lens of French luxury goods.
Some brands say their jeans are eco-friendly. Here's how to find a pair that's actually sustainable
Read full article: Some brands say their jeans are eco-friendly. Here's how to find a pair that's actually sustainableYour jeans have probably passed through cotton farms, dye houses and wash facilities before reaching your closet.
Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they're dying out
Read full article: Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they're dying outAllison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, often hears people express sympathy for her role, assuming bookstores are disappearing.
What tastes like a Korean pancake and is purple all over? An Oreo inspired by K-pop group BTS
Read full article: What tastes like a Korean pancake and is purple all over? An Oreo inspired by K-pop group BTSOreo is teaming up with K-pop supergroup BTS to capitalize on consumers’ growing interest in global flavors.
Toshifumi Suzuki, the Japanese behind the 'conbini' empire, has died. He was 93.
Read full article: Toshifumi Suzuki, the Japanese behind the 'conbini' empire, has died. He was 93.Toshifumi Suzuki, the Japanese businessman credited with creating the 7-Eleven convenience-chain global retail empire, has died.
Jim Henson's Creature Shop opens for tours. Here's what's inside the once-hidden puppet studio
Read full article: Jim Henson's Creature Shop opens for tours. Here's what's inside the once-hidden puppet studioA puppet-making workshop founded by the legendary creator of the Muppets is drawing back its curtain.
What to Stream: Paul McCartney, John Travolta, Tina Fey, Latto and Nicolas Cage as Spider-Man
Read full article: What to Stream: Paul McCartney, John Travolta, Tina Fey, Latto and Nicolas Cage as Spider-ManPaul McCartney reflecting on the “Days We Left Behind” with his 18th studio album and John Travolta writing, directing and narrating an ode to the glamorous days of 1960s air travel are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Chinese fast-fashion juggernaut Shein to buy eco-friendly Everlane in an unlikely fit
Read full article: Chinese fast-fashion juggernaut Shein to buy eco-friendly Everlane in an unlikely fitEverlane, which bucked the fast-fashion industry by promising affordable ethically sourced and sustainable clothing, is being acquired by the king of fast-fashion Shein, founded in China.
UK police renew call for witnesses as they broaden inquiry into former Prince Andrew
Read full article: UK police renew call for witnesses as they broaden inquiry into former Prince AndrewBritish police are appealing for witnesses as they expand their investigation into potential offenses by the former Prince Andrew, now Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
The game's afoot as armchair detectives mark Sherlock Holmes Day
Read full article: The game's afoot as armchair detectives mark Sherlock Holmes DayFrom 221B Baker Street in central London to a cliffside waterfall in the Swiss Alps, generations of armchair detectives are celebrating International Sherlock Holmes Day.
A proposed additive ban could change New York’s pizza and bagels, some say for the better
Read full article: A proposed additive ban could change New York’s pizza and bagels, some say for the betterNew York City's iconic pizzerias and bagel shops may soon be forced to update their long-standing baking practices after state lawmakers moved to ban a common additive.
What to know about the Japanese-style scalp massages catching on in the US
Read full article: What to know about the Japanese-style scalp massages catching on in the USHead spas, which offer scalp and face massages, are gaining popularity in the U.S. Hundreds of locations, especially in California and New York, now offer these services.
Colorful 'Greetings from' postcards reflected American innovation, idealism
Read full article: Colorful 'Greetings from' postcards reflected American innovation, idealismPostcards emblazoned with “Greetings from” a state, city or tourist attraction advertise more than just the tiny scenes squeezed into 3D letters.
Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans
Read full article: Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plansHigher fuel prices and other inflationary pressures are making most forms of travel more expensive as Memorial Day kicks off the summer season in the U.S. Industry forecasts show millions of people still plan to get away during the holiday weekend and over the summer.
Artist JR, the 'French Banksy' creates a 'cave' installation over Paris' oldest bridge
Read full article: Artist JR, the 'French Banksy' creates a 'cave' installation over Paris' oldest bridgeThe oldest bridge in Paris has begun vanishing as JR — the artist known as the “French Banksy” — began inflating a giant “cave” over the Pont Neuf.
In many ways, Brits admire the US. But as America hits 250, they say one man defines it: Trump
Read full article: In many ways, Brits admire the US. But as America hits 250, they say one man defines it: TrumpBritons are cool on America and baffled by President Donald Trump as the former colonies celebrate their 250th year of independence.
'Minotaur,' about murder and corruption in Putin's Russia, jolts the Cannes Film Festival
Read full article: 'Minotaur,' about murder and corruption in Putin's Russia, jolts the Cannes Film FestivalRussian director Andrey Zvyagintsev sent shock waves through the Cannes Film Festival with a soberly damning crime film about murder and corruption in Russia.
Plastic bags don't go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?
Read full article: Plastic bags don't go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?You may have heard that recycling plastic grocery bags can jam up machinery, but what might not be as well known is that there are other ways to get rid of the stuff.
This year's most endangered historic places nod to America 250 and the promise of equality for all
Read full article: This year's most endangered historic places nod to America 250 and the promise of equality for allThe National Trust for Historic Preservation has released its annual list of the most endangered historic places in the United States.
Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyers
Read full article: Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyersSingle Gen Z women are outpacing the men of their generation when it comes to buying a home.
Kenya’s professional mourners help grieving families and keep tradition alive
Read full article: Kenya’s professional mourners help grieving families and keep tradition aliveLoud and expressive mourners are common at funerals around the world — but in parts of Kenya, some of them may be paid workers.
Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus and other onboard outbreaks
Read full article: Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus and other onboard outbreaksRecent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus on cruise ships are making headlines, but they’re unlikely to dim vacationers’ growing love of cruises.
A Latino grocery store in Delaware turns its produce aisle into a music stage
Read full article: A Latino grocery store in Delaware turns its produce aisle into a music stageA family-owned Latino grocery store in Delaware is attracting online audiences and bands from far away with monthly concerts from diverse artists and genres.
The balikbayan box: The way Filipino Americans have sent love all the way back home
Read full article: The balikbayan box: The way Filipino Americans have sent love all the way back homeBeginning in the 1970s, just about every Filipino household in America was either hauling balikbayan boxes in person or mailing them to relatives back in the Philippines.
Created as IDs, dog tags became a crucial link between military families and fallen troops
Read full article: Created as IDs, dog tags became a crucial link between military families and fallen troopsMilitary identification tags — popularly known as dog tags — became standard issue for U.S. troops at the request of an Army chaplain concerned about identifying fallen soldiers at the beginning of the 20th century.
What to Stream: John Krasinski, 'Ladies First,' Rod Stewart, Brooke Shields and a 'Lego Batman' game
Read full article: What to Stream: John Krasinski, 'Ladies First,' Rod Stewart, Brooke Shields and a 'Lego Batman' gameJohn Krasinski returning as Jack Ryan in “Jack Ryan: Ghost War” for Prime Video and “Stranger Things” masterminds the Duffer Brothers producing a Netflix show in which a retirement community teams up to battle monsters are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Such great heights: They're tall, they're proud — and they're getting together
Read full article: Such great heights: They're tall, they're proud — and they're getting togetherThe Tall Tour is a traveling meetup drawing thousands of unusually tall people to cities across the United States, offering a rare experience: blending in.
Journey of a lifetime: A US teen Buddhist lama is now a monk studying in the Himalayan foothills
Read full article: Journey of a lifetime: A US teen Buddhist lama is now a monk studying in the Himalayan foothillsA teenage Buddhist lama recently blessed thousands at a monastery in the Himalayan foothills.
In an era when workers are returning to offices, here’s how Dropbox is making remote jobs work
Read full article: In an era when workers are returning to offices, here’s how Dropbox is making remote jobs workMany companies have ended remote work arrangements that began during the coronavirus pandemic.
Underwater memorial to wrecked slave ship draws pilgrims seeking to connect with their roots
Read full article: Underwater memorial to wrecked slave ship draws pilgrims seeking to connect with their rootsA group of Black divers recently visited the site where the British slave ship Henrietta Marie sank 326 years ago.
The condition PCOS is now called PMOS. What to know about the name change and what it means for care
Read full article: The condition PCOS is now called PMOS. What to know about the name change and what it means for careA hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world just got a new name in hopes of improving care.
