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.
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.
Employees on the autism spectrum and employers that want to embrace neurodiversity can make work environments more welcoming for people who may struggle with job-related social interactions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as chairman of the fashion house that he co-founded with Domenico Dolce.
Kara Swisher begins her new CNN series on longevity and health in a cemetery, reflecting on her father's death.
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.
In 1989, an up-and-coming rock band from Washington called Nirvana played in Chicago for the first time at a club called Dreamerz.
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.
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 Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer.
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.
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.
With Easter around the corner, food safety experts say you can still dye Easter eggs and eat them safely if you handle them right.
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.
Once a semester, a Cornell University instructor requires her students to complete an in-class assignment using typewriters — an exercise to help them understand what writing, thinking and classrooms were like before everything turned digital.
The leader of a sex-focused women’s wellness company that promoted “orgasmic meditation” has been sentenced to 9 years in prison on federal forced labor charges.
Long security lines at airports are driving people crazy as Congress and President Donald Trump try to work out a budget stalemate.
When stock markets are falling, it’s natural to want to do something quickly to protect your retirement savings.
The sight of travelers suffering through long security lines at U.S. airports this week have many people showing up way before their flights.
Amanda Seyfried starring in “The Testament of Ann Lee” and Bravo’s hit reality show “The Valley” returning for Season 3 are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
The price of a PlayStation is going up by another $100, the second time in less than a year that Sony has upped the price tag on its popular gaming console.
Another teen is running for governor of Vermont, and this time, he'll be on the general election ballot.
Dual jury verdicts this week have validated longstanding concerns about the dangers of social media for young people.
Earlier this week a jury in California this found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.
Artificial intelligence chatbots are so prone to flattering and validating their human users that they are giving bad advice that can damage relationships and reinforce harmful behaviors, according to a new study that explores the dangers of AI telling people what they want to hear.
Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw turns its famous main hall into a quiet study space, with live classical music playing as students work.
Louisiana officials warn that the state's $300 million crawfish industry faces dire economic consequences because of a shortage of temporary seasonal workers via the H-2B visa program.
It’s too soon to tell if this week’s jury decisions will lead to fundamental changes in how social media treats its young users.
The Victoria and Albert Museum is opening a new exhibition celebrating how the fashion house Schiaparelli turns fashion into surreal art.
Rob Reiner's beloved coming-of-age film “Stand by Me” is coming back to theaters for one week.
For families who need three rows, usable cargo space, and enough capability for a weekend adventure, the midsize SUV remains the default answer.
The first jury verdict in a series of social media child safety trials this year is in — and it’s not looking good for Meta.
Federal investigators say one of only two air traffic controllers on duty at LaGuardia Airport cleared a fire truck to cross a runway just 12 seconds before an Air Canada flight touched down, leaving little time to avoid the collision that killed both pilots.
Most consumers are guilty of the same habit — filling drawers or closets with devices such as old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronics once those things are no longer needed.
The list of reasons why air travel can be stressful has grown as long as the security lines at some U.S. airports in recent months.
Within a given year, is there any advantage to taking your required minimum distributions as soon as you can, or taking it down to the wire and pulling the distribution in late December.
Use of blockbuster anti-obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound is growing, with about 1 in 8 adults in the U.S. saying they currently take the medications.
Conservationists are warning that the Trump administration is working state by state to undo decades of progress in clearing skies over the country's beloved national parks.
More research is starting to show that women can benefit from lifting weights, perhaps even more than men.
