Modern Life
Published on December 14, 2025 - Page 19
We're in the thick of the holiday shopping season, and U.S. residents are expected to shatter the spending record again this year. The National...
Published on December 14, 2025 - Page 26
Hanukkah -- also spelled Chanukah or other transliterations from Hebrew -- is Judaism's "festival of lights." On eight consecutive nightfalls, Jews...
Published on December 14, 2025 - Page 27
It might start with a cassette deck that streams Spotify and charges your phone. It doesn't have to stop there.
These days, yesterday is big business...
Published on December 14, 2025 - Page 27
Did you buy a pink dress to watch the "Barbie" movie only to never wear it again? An Oura ring because your favorite TikTok influencer had it? A new...
Published on December 14, 2025 - Page 32
NEW YORK (AP) -- Designer Jeffrey Banks spent years co-authoring seven books on fashion before deciding it was time to share his own story.
The...
Published on December 13, 2025 - Page 5
NEW YORK -- It may feel like you are surrounded by sniffles and coughs, but flu season activity is still low in many parts of the U.S.
New government...
Published on December 13, 2025 - Page 8
If you're in the market for a new vehicle, the remaining weeks of December could very well be a great time to buy. Several recurring industry trends...
Published on December 13, 2025 - Page 8
The pollution from food is sneaky. Because the apple sitting on your kitchen counter isn't really causing any harm.
But chances are good you didn't...
Published on December 13, 2025 - Page 18
By LAURAN NEERGAARDand MIKE STOBBE
AP Medical Writers
It’s normal for parents, or anyone, to have questions about vaccinations — but what happens if...
Published on December 13, 2025 - Page 18
The end of the year is approaching, and there will be some compelling options available if you're shopping for an inexpensive SUV. One of the newest...
Published on December 13, 2025 - Page 18
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) -- The former head of a California company that produced true crime TV shows has been added to the FBI's Most Wanted list,...
Published on December 12, 2025 - Page 18
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point Wednesday, bringing its key rate to about 3.6%, the lowest in nearly three...
Published on December 11, 2025 - Page 5
ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) -- Getting ready for the holiday season has never been stressful for Christel Dauwe -- after all, her holiday period lasts all...
Published on December 10, 2025 - Page 5
Pet owners can take steps to keep their animals warm and safe in wintry weather.
"The same thing you would do for children in your house, do for your...
Published on December 9, 2025 - Page 6
If I asked you to name a holiday flower, my guess is poinsettia, amaryllis or paperwhite would be the first to come to mind. But there's another,...
Published on December 9, 2025 - Page 8
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A Disneyland enthusiast marked his 15,000th spin Monday on an attraction inspired by the animated film “Cars.”
Jon Alan...
Published on December 7, 2025 - Page 20
and CHRISTINE BENZ
Morningstar Writers
As 2025 winds down, here are some moves to help you finish the year strong financially. Morningstar's...
Published on December 7, 2025 - Page 20
PARIS (AP) -- Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is to publish a book about his recent time behind bars, titled "Diary of a Prisoner," on...
Published on December 7, 2025 - Page 23
There are gifts, and then there are the ones inventive enough to surprise and delight the recipient. Some are fun; others, practical. They all aim to...
Published on December 7, 2025 - Page 23
Online betting is more accessible than ever, with 14% of U.S. adults saying they bet on professional or college sports online either frequently or...
Published on December 7, 2025 - Page 28
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Gary Walters saw a lot of history in the 37 years he spent working at the White House. He started as an officer assigned to...
Published on December 6, 2025 - Page 18
A few years ago, Kurt Neesley of Redondo Beach, California, was brainstorming where to put his family's Elf on the Shelf for his three kids to find...
Published on December 4, 2025 - Page 6
While reflecting on what we're thankful for during the holiday season, we often focus on the external: the company of loved ones. The nourishment of...
Published on December 2, 2025 - Page 10
LONDON (AP) -- Oxford University Press named "rage bait'' its word of the year, capturing the internet zeitgeist of 2025.
The phrase refers to online...
Published on December 2, 2025 - Page 15
While driving to a new restaurant, your car's satellite navigation system tracks your location and guides you to the destination. Onboard cameras...
Published on December 2, 2025 - Page 15
Shilpa Gajarawala struggled with hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems and brain fog. But given her history of breast cancer, treating these...
Published on December 1, 2025 - Page 5
The holiday season is a time for giving thanks, giving gifts -- and for many, a time for giving back.
Food banks, services that deliver meals to...
Published on November 30, 2025 - Page 5
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican has doubled down on the value of monogamous marriage between a man and woman, responding to concerns raised by...
Published on November 30, 2025 - Page 23
NEW YORK -- Pamela Anderson has nothing against makeup. It's just that she's been there, done that in her younger years. That's why at 58, she's...
Published on November 30, 2025 - Page 23
Retirement planning is complicated.
Fewer retirees can rely on pensions.
Here are three tricky decisions that confront people planning for retirement...