Meta pauses teens’ access to AI characters on Instagram and WhatsApp
Meta is halting teens’ access to artificial intelligence characters, at least temporarily, the company said in a blog…
K-pop might win for the first time at the 2026 Grammys
NEW YORK (AP) — Two things can be true at once. K-pop is an inextricable force in global…
How to shop for eco-friendly toilet paper
Toilet paper, a product that is used for a few seconds before being disposed of forever, is typically…
Heavy rain and high tides cause major flooding in Northern California
CORTE MADERA, Calif. (AP) — Heavy rain and high tides believed to be the most severe in two…
Virtual reality opens doors for older adults to socialize
LOS GATOS, Calif. (AP) — Like many retirement communities, The Terraces serves as a tranquil refuge for a…
Holiday travel, then and now: ‘Home Alone 2’ shows how much has changed
Panic erupts in the McCallister household as soon as the day begins. The parents’ alarm clock never rings,…
Photo essay shows how AP photographers captured infrared technology used in surveillance
When you unlock a phone, step into view of a security camera or drive past a license plate…
How radio plays shaped the early career of Tennessee Williams
NEW YORK (AP) — Long before the rise of podcast dramas, listeners worldwide tuned in to the audio-only…
Mamdani, Louvre among most mispronounced words of 2025
DALLAS (AP) — From the election of Zohran Mamdani to the intrigue surrounding the jewel heist at the…
Venmo service outage resolved after users struggle with transactions
Venmo announced early Thursday that an issue impacting the payment service had been fixed and it was “back…
AI uses lots of energy, but experts say it can help save some
Artificial intelligence has caused concern for its tremendous consumption of water and power. But scientists are also experimenting…
Walking backward puts a new twist on a familiar fitness routine
Here’s a simple way to switch up your walking routine: try walking backward. Taking a brisk walk is…