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…
Southern California man gets an unwanted housemate: A black bear in his crawl space
LOS ANGELES — Ken Johnson, 63, just got a new roommate last week — a black bear living…
World shares mostly gain after Wall St sees first decline in 6 days
BANGKOK (AP) — World shares were mixed on Tuesday after U.S. stocks gave back some of last week’s…
‘Zootopia 2’ roars to record-setting global box office with $556M opening
“Zootopia 2” had a roaring, record-setting opening at the box office. The animal city sequel from the Walt…
Here’s a strategy to get through stressful holiday gatherings
The point is to “act boring, like a gray rock,” said Samantha Whiten, a Maryland-based clinical psychologist. “You…
Motorist tells 911 bald eagle dropped cat, smashing car windshield
A motorist in western North Carolina escaped injury when the carcass of a cat crashed into the passenger…
Gray rocking strategy can help reduce family stress at holiday gatherings
The holidays are a time of merriment, festivity — and, for many, tense family gatherings. People think, ”’How…
‘Agentic’ AI is a buzzword made up of marketing fluff and real promise
For technology adopters looking for the next big thing, “agentic AI” is the future. At least, that’s what…
US warns others to avoid loans from Chinese state banks, but it is biggest recipient
WASHINGTON — For years, Washington has been warning others not to trust loans from Chinese state banks fueling…
Wildlife photographer captures killer whales hunting seal off Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — A wildlife photographer out on a whale watching trip in waters off Seattle captured dramatic…
Seal escapes orca hunt by jumping onto photographer’s boat
SEATTLE — A wildlife photographer out on a whale watching trip in waters off Seattle captured dramatic video…