Tyler Jones dreams of homeownership but finds it unattainable.

A new survey finds teenagers are more likely to get news from nontraditional sources like social media and influencers than their elders are.

A new analysis suggests Americans are being overcharged by $150 billion a year to insure their homes, autos and businesses.

Walmart customers may find something new the next time they’re looking for makeup and skin care products: in-store advisers offering personalized tips and recommendations.

Federal health officials said a new analysis of U.S. infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants.

Uber is expanding into a different side of the travel business.

At Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center, a weather station 15 miles south of Boston, staff and volunteers have been using many of the same tools to monitor the weather since it opened in 1885.

The Kentucky Derby weekend is here, and with it comes the tradition of mint juleps.

Proponents of raw milk are pushing to make the unpasteurized product more widely available and easy to obtain.

The Ford Mustang and Dodge Charger have been trading barbs since the 1960s, but the latest iterations of these brawny coupes take distinctly different approaches to the modern muscle car formula.

If you can't visit the original Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, you might find a dead ringer nearby.

A strong neck helps if you drive a car at a speed of 200 mph.

Fast food chains, thirsty for new ways to grow, are amping up their beverage offerings.

What if there’s no such thing as TMI.

Elderly residents in Old Havana gather for meals at the Church of the Holy Spirit, a crucial support amid Cuba’s economic crisis.

A former FBI agent is offering the first detailed account of how investigators identified the people believed to have carried out the 1990 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist.

Barriers to tourism for people living with disabilities can range from the obvious, such as an out-of-service elevator, to an outing that’s too long or a setting that’s too loud.

Radio Taiso is an exercise program in Japan that comes on the air every morning at 6:30.

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The White House Correspondents’ Dinner has produced viral moments that were funny, cringeworthy or undeniably tense and that endure across social media.

South Korean prosecutors have rejected a police request for an arrest warrant for music tycoon Bang Si-Hyuk.

China is sending two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta, the China Wildlife Conservation Association says.

A small Indigenous village in Alaska wants to reclaim its status as a top spot for polar bear tourism.

President Donald Trump says he is weighing a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell the troubled carrier after oil prices drop.

If you’ve missed rooting around in your cereal box for a toy, you’re in luck.

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators wants government food assistance programs to cover rotisserie chicken from grocery stores.

More kids than ever are attending state-funded preschool in the U.S., 1.8 million of them the last school year.

Xaneri Merino, a transgender woman and artisan from southern Mexico, was once punished for weaving in her Indigenous community, where men are largely barred from weaving.

Across the world, groups of activists, teachers and psychologists are tackling one of the world’s most daunting problems — human-caused climate change — with laughter, dancing, hugs and most especially joy.

The best midsize off-road trucks for 2026 include the Chevy Colorado ZR2, GMC Canyon AT4X, Ford Ranger Raptor, Jeep Gladiator Rubicon and Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro.

Barefoot trails located around the world invite visitors to get close to nature in a different way.

There’s a surprising amount of science in a bag of potato chips.

What makes seafood sustainable.

When she died in 2022, Queen Elizabeth II was the only monarch most Britons had ever known.

For investors hurtling toward retirement, sitting tight with stocks has been the path of least resistance in recent years.

Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to a new industry: psychedelic retreats.

The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art examines “the dressed body” in art over the centuries.

The American Library Association says book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs.

Inviting people over is a good way to strengthen social connections, but pressure to clean every room and prepare a table of good food before guests arrive can get in the way.

As the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran squeezes global oil supplies, travelers have valid reasons to worry about the cost and availability of flights as they plan their late spring and summer trips.

Animal-derived skin care products are gaining popularity, from salmon sperm facials to moisturizers made with beef tallow — the fat around a cow's internal organs.

Timothée Chalamet starring as a ping-pong master in “Marty Supreme” and a Netflix comedy competition show hosted by Kevin Hart are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

Air New Zealand will soon add triple-tier bunk beds for economy travelers to have a chance to sleep on long-haul flights.

The owner of home shopping network pioneer QVC _ which for years garnered the attention of millions of TV viewers looking for a deal on baubles and housewares, is planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

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Ranch dressing is the best-selling salad dressing in the U.S., surpassing Italian dressing near the end of the 20th century.

From the circular muzzle with a little nose tip to the button eyes and two round fuzzy ears — what is it about the teddy bear that has wrapped children around its furry paws for over a century.

The American chestnut is a singular, iconic tree of the eastern United States.

A new Gallup poll shows more young men in the U.S. now say religion is “very important” in their lives compared to young women.

From its earliest days as a country, the diverse United States has aspired to unity.

Young Western social media users are embracing a “very Chinese time” of their lives, and China’s government is keen to use this moment to boost the country’s cultural influence worldwide.

A newly discovered 17th-century map sheds light on William Shakespeare's life in London.

The BBC plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs to save 10% of its annual budget.

The Audi Q5 and BMW X3 are among the most popular options for shoppers interested in a small luxury SUV.

Many Americans are turning to artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT for health advice.

As Ben & Jerry’s celebrated its annual Free Cone Day on Tuesday, one of the brand’s co-founders was focused on a different sort of freedom.

The most popular last names in the U.S. might be unchanged from the previous decade, but Asian surnames were the fastest-growing at the start of 2020s.

A Parisian art enthusiast has won a Pablo Picasso painting with a $117 raffle ticket.

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have begun their first Australian visit since their official royal tour in 2018.

A look at the pros and cons of money market funds, one of the safest places to stash your cash.

Music festival season is here, bringing outdoor fun, music and dancing.

Many adults who could benefit from hearing aids don't use them.

The royal house in Copenhagen says the father of Denmark’s Australian-born Queen Mary, John Donaldson, has died.

Vehicle ownership has long been a big part of the American dream.

Adam Sandler's eldest daughter Sadie starring in the Netflix comedy “Roommates” and fresh tunes from Zayn Malik are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

PEN America has launched the U.S. Safety Program to counter harassment against the literary community.

A raffle in France offers the chance to win a Picasso portrait for a 100-euro ticket.

The faith-based AI market is expanding, with tools for various religions.

Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as chairman of the fashion house that he co-founded with Domenico Dolce.

Emma Straub, known for novels like “Modern Lovers” and “The Vacationers,” has a new book inspired by a fan cruise.

Kara Swisher begins her new CNN series on longevity and health in a cemetery, reflecting on her father's death.

Air travelers are facing a new reality of higher fees, fewer flights and tough choices about whether a trip is worth the cost.

A viral photo of snow-capped Mount Fuji, a red pagoda and cherry blossoms has brought many tourists to a peaceful Japanese town.

Many Iranian soccer fans in the U.S. have conflicting emotions about their homeland's beloved national team as the World Cup comes to North America.

Pausing to decompress in a parked car can help you reset, if you keep a few things in mind.

Car shoppers looking for a new SUV want to know the model they’re considering will hold its value.

Route 66 turns 100 this year, making the legendary road ripe for an American road trip.

In 1989, an up-and-coming rock band from Washington called Nirvana played in Chicago for the first time at a club called Dreamerz.

One of the world's most famous highways marks its centennial this year.

The baseball is a curious object.

You’ll never say you didn’t hear them coming: tap shoes, where plates are added to the soles allowing the wearer to make music with each step.

They weren’t the most impressive-looking houses: boxy and small, two bedrooms with a living room and kitchen, no basement, tossed up one after another in assembly-line fashion.

Two risks for retirement spending: unanticipated early retirement and big long-term care outlays at the end of life.

Women suffering through the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and sleep problems that can come with menopause — all while looking in the mirror and noticing signs of aging — are being bombarded with products.

Pressure is mounting for the American rapper Kanye West to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer.

Can a single therapy session make a difference.

The economic fallout from the war with Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home, even as other housing market trends in many parts of the country favor home shoppers this spring.

Hollywood has driven how Americans envision little green men with big eyes and bigger heads.

For generations, human beings have wondered: What would alien life from another planet be like.

It rained marshmallows at two Detroit-area parks as kids raced to collect thousands of the gooey treats dropped from a helicopter.

Sydney Sweeney starring as real-life boxing legend Christy Martin in the movie “Christy” and “Hacks” launching its fifth and final season on HBO are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

First she wore something old.

With Easter around the corner, food safety experts say you can still dye Easter eggs and eat them safely if you handle them right.

How to increase wealth without the IRS taking a penny.

A growing number of Americans have “unretired” in recent years.

As “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” lands in theaters, coloring stations, collectible popcorn containers and mascot Marios are all in place to entice arguably the most prized moviegoers to Hollywood today.

U.S. gas prices are climbing fast, and drivers are paying the highest pump prices since 2022 as the Iran war shakes oil markets.

Scientists at Johns Hopkins University are creating virtual replicas of patients’ hearts so they can test how to fix a life-threatening irregular heartbeat before treating the real organ.

Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese’s products starting next year.

Used electric vehicles can still be found at a bargain price, regardless of the federal tax credit.