Years of skyrocketing home prices have made saving up for a down payment to buy a home a major hurdle for many aspiring homebuyers.

Losing an hour of sleep as daylight saving time kicks in can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day — it also could harm your health.

Nightlife in Nigeria's economic capital Lagos can be very expensive with its table culture where revellers are divided into a multitier system and compelled to buy very expensive drinks.

Here’s how to figure out how big your emergency fund should be, and how you should invest it.

Oprah Winfrey and her longtime friend Gayle King are among celebrities on the front row at Chloé fashion show at Paris Fashion Week.

Rachael Ray knows she's harder to find these days, but she's not slowing down.

Denmark is debating whether top-level cooking counts as art, and the country’s most theatrical restaurants sit at the center of it.

While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places.

Experts say adults can help children cope with the latest conflict in the Middle East by making time for conversations, validating their feelings and limiting exposure to frightening or inaccurate information.

Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a “big week” of product announcements including the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone 17e, a new entry-level MacBook Neo, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets.

Electric vehicles are changing — in range, cost and practicality.

A new CDC analysis shows U.S. maternal deaths keep edging down.

Jonathan Anderson fall-winter 2026 collection for Dior at the Paris Fashion Week has invoked an Impressionist painting, steeped in flowers, water and the art of being seen.

Padma Lakshmi is back with a new cooking competition, “America's Culinary Cup,” on CBS.

As people awoke to news over the weekend of the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran, it resulted in many feeling anxious and stressed.

Tech companies are pushing new health chatbots, but experts say you still need to talk to your doctor.

Some of the United States’ most important historical documents are beginning a first-of-its kind journey as part of the country’s 250th anniversary commemoration.

Milan Fashion Week has kicked off a season of fresh starts, with new creative directors and a clear push toward practical glamour.

It might still be winter in Minnesota, but spring is in the air for people lined up at the Dairy Queen in Moorhead, Minnesota, for its annual opening.

Silvana Armani has presented her first signature Giorgio Armani collection without the iconic designer's input to close Milan Fashion Week.

People with mobility and other limitations are getting the chance to experience birding through a movement that aims to make the hobby accessible to everyone.

Madonna made a star appearance at Dolce & Gabbana’s Milan Fashion Week runway show — which felt like a conversation with the Material Girl herself.

Social media is filled with influencers rating electrolyte supplements or even telling followers how to make their own.

Demna has unveiled his first Gucci runway show in Milan, and he's pushing the brand back toward sleek, body-hugging sex appeal.

Officials in Florida say an injured mother manatee and her calf have been rescued from a river and taken to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation.

Harry Styles’ fourth solo album, “Kiss All the Time.

A fresh wave of romantic comedies is heating up winter screens and Broadway, and creators say audiences still crave love stories.

In the years Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green were released in 1996 for Nintendo Game Boy in Japan, marking the debut of Pokémon, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games and highly coveted trading cards.

A Michigan mother is making and collecting soft, yarn toys that are being donated to the neonatal intensive care unit at a Detroit hospital.

Cartel-linked violence in parts of Mexico may have some spring break travelers rethinking their plans.

The “Bridgerton” team would not quit until they were satisfied when it came to finding a word to use for “orgasm” in Season 4.

Can chilling carbohydrates help you lose weight.

AI music platforms Suno and Udio were sued by major record labels in 2024 for allegedly exploiting the recorded works of professional musicians.

Samsung on Wednesday unveiled its latest Galaxy smartphones, which boast an even bigger toolbox of artificial intelligence technology than the previous two generations and introduce a new privacy shield that blocks snoopy bystanders from sneaking a peek at the display screen.

The 2026 Honda Passport and 2026 Subaru Outback are two similar midsize SUVs.

In an about-face, organizers for Gay Days announced the 2026 event will be taking place after all.

Food festivals are changing.

Waymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets.

Starting this year, some tax breaks will be off-limits for some retirement savers.

The Greek seaside town of Galaxidi has exploded into a messy “flour war” as many of its 1,700 residents and many visitors pelted each other with bags of dyed flour.

Beyoncé has her marching orders.

Six planets will be visible in the night sky at the end of February, and most can be seen with the naked eye.

More than 60 million women in the U.S. live with cardiovascular disease.

It was first a bestselling novel, then a movie and now “Wonder” has been turned into a musical.

French artist JR, popular for his large-scale projects from photographs to graffiti and street art, wants Parisians to do something unusual: stop for an immersive experience on the city’s oldest bridge, Pont Neuf.

More Ghanaians are wearing the colorful fugu traditional outfit in a trend triggered by online mockery.

Millions of adults are continuing their education by returning to school and enrolling in credit and non-credit courses, certificates, micro-credentials, job training and degree programs.

Social media addiction has been compared to casinos, opioids and cigarettes.

A Budapest pizzeria is serving a limited pizza that uses only ingredients ancient Romans could have eaten.

Melania Trump says it's “incredible” to see the gown she wore to the 2025 inaugural balls on display at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History.

Vivian Tu wants to make personal finance more approachable.

Both the K-pop girl group Blackpink and the funky pop star Bruno Mars returning with new music and a documentary about Paul McCartney after the Beatles are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

Safely disposing of household batteries is good for the home and good for the environment.

A traditionally crafted spicy sausage in the town of Pirot in southeastern Serbia is said to lift both a person’s energy and spirits, especially during the long winter months.

Philadelphia mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar has died at age 86.

For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children’s mental health through the way they design their platforms, deliberately addicting kids and failing to protect them from sexual predators and dangerous content.

An ambitious program to provide free universal child care to working families in New Mexico is being enshrined into law.

The Metropolitan Opera cut back its 2026-27 season due to a tight budget, even as ticket sales improved slightly.

More than 63 million Americans provide care for an adult family member, and most of them have regular paid jobs as well, according to AARP.

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy is back in the spotlight as a style influencer nearly three decades after her death.

The same travertine quarries near Rome that built St. Peter’s Basilica and the Colosseum are still being dug out today, providing the distinctive pock-marked rock to build a new generation of churches, temples and mosques worldwide.

Verona hosts the Milan Cortina Winter Games closing ceremony in its ancient Arena di Verona on Sunday.

Fur coats are plentiful on the streets of Cortina, especially during these Winter Games.

The grandson of the inventor of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups is lashing out at The Hershey Co., accusing the candy company of hurting the Reese’s brand by shifting to cheaper ingredients in many products.

Earning a spot on the annual Edmunds Top Rated Awards list takes more than just having great track tests.

Portfolio diversification might sound like a chore, but it’s worth the effort in 2026, given how dominant the artificial intelligence trade was last year.

People are celebrating the Lunar New Year with prayers, fireworks and street festivals for the Year of the Horse.

Death and taxes may be inevitable, but a big bill for your heirs doesn’t have to be.

Upscale Chinese American restaurants, from San Francisco to New York City, have sprung up in recent years, garnering buzz beyond Chinese food takeout staples with refined tasting menus.

It is Carnival season in New Orleans.

The idea of taking more than a two-week vacation from work to recover from burnout or rethink life is slowly gaining supporters in the United States.

In Nigeria's capital, a rock musician is taking to the streets with roses and a guitar to remind people to slow down and feel the love ahead of Valentine's Day.

Phoenix is believed to be home to the world's largest colony of rosy-faced lovebirds outside of their native Africa.

“The Simpsons” is reaching the 800-episode milestone.

Rising coffee prices are changing how some Americans get their caffeine.

Rio de Janeiro has kicked off Carnival celebrations as the mayor hands the city key to King Momo for a playful five-day reign.

Rodney Ingram plays the title role of “Aladdin” on Broadway, and he shares the stage with his new wife, Sonia.

The Emma Thompson-led thriller “Dead of Winter” and Hilary Duff’s first full-length album in 11 years are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

Cocoa prices have fallen nearly 70% since last Valentine’s Day, but that won’t make heart-shaped boxes of chocolate or even chocolate Easter bunnies more affordable this year.

China is getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year, and the festivities will include robots.

Netflix’s popular “Culinary Class Wars” is transforming South Korea’s fine dining scene.

In the wetlands of coastal southeast Louisiana, conservation groups are wrapping up a four-year project to plant 30,000 trees.

Zimbabweans are embracing inventive expressions of romance shaped by economic realities as Valentine’s Day approaches.

Rather than rely on a dramatic set, Designer Christian Siriano let his designs speak for themselves Thursday at his New York Fashion Week show.

How to maximize your savings and avoid phaseouts under temporary changes in Trump’s budget bill.

Everyday lifestyle choices can add up to significant climate impact when even a small share of the population makes them.

While some Central Florida cities have limited alcohol sales hours, St. Cloud is considering extending its last call.

Zero- and low-alcohol drinks are gaining ground as people in France and beyond drink less.

Scientists are testing an entirely new way to fight heart disease: whether gene editing might offer a one-time fix for high cholesterol.

Romance is in the air this month, but finding the right match can be a tricky and fretful proposition.

The Thai government is urging coffee chains to cut sugar in drinks by half to combat health issues.

A trove of more than 200 letters from World War II that were found in a Tennessee home offers an intimate picture of love during wartime.

Ralph Lauren evoked fresh takes on timeless designs during his Fall 2026 runway show.

A new wave of Christian artists from various backgrounds is drawing young audiences to faith-based rap, Afrobeats and R&B.

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show transformed the field in Santa Clara, California, into a vibrant tribute to Puerto Rico.

A major event for the LGBTQ community in Orlando won’t be happening this year as the organizers deal with challenges on several fronts. The organizers for Gay Days announced Sunday that its annual event in Orlando is on pause for this year.

It’s been a confusing time for people with student loans.

The need to move a loved one into a nursing home or assisted living facility often comes suddenly — after a fall, a medical crisis or the loss of a caregiver.

Meta is on trial in New Mexico to answer allegations that its social media platforms enable predators to target children for sexual exploitation.

Christie O'Sullivan of Florida says her favorite Valentine's Day was spent with a close friend, not her husband.