What to know as Iran and US set for nuclear talks in Oman
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran and the United States will hold…
The Gaza ceasefire began months ago. Here’s why the fighting persists
JERUSALEM — As the bodies of two dozen Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes arrived at hospitals in Gaza…
Asian shares drop after Wall Street retreats thanks to sinking tech stocks
Shares retreated Thursday in Asia on heavy selling of technology stocks, while the price of bitcoin fell as…
Particle pollution from wildfire smoke was tied to 24,100 deaths a year in US: Study
Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the…
How Super Bowl halftime moments like the ‘wardrobe malfunction’ became flashpoints
LOS ANGELES — For a show that lasts roughly 13 minutes, the Super Bowl halftime performance has fueled…
Regional health organization issues alert as measles cases surge across the Americas
MEXICO CITY — The Pan American Health Organization, PAHO, on Wednesday issued a new epidemiological alert following a…
The former Prince Andrew moves to King Charles’ private estate following Epstein document uproar
LONDON — The former Prince Andrew has moved out of his long-time home on crown-owned land near Windsor…
With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners
It’s a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped…
Australia’s central bank raises interest rate to 3.85% after 3 cuts
MELBOURNE, Australia — MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s central bank lifted its benchmark interest rate Tuesday by a…
Why China is building so many coal plants despite its solar and wind boom
BEIJING — Even as China’s expansion of solar and wind power raced ahead in 2025, the Asian giant…
Planned Parenthood drops lawsuit against Trump administration’s Medicaid cuts
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Planned Parenthood has moved to drop its legal challenge against the Trump administration for cutting…
A smiling Cher laughs at her Grammys flubs in a good-natured, chaotic appearance
Cher may have wanted to turn back time on her rather chaotic Grammys presenting experience. But the pop…