‘Avatar’ and ‘Marty Supreme’ propel strong sales to wrap turbulent 2025 for Hollywood
NEW YORK — Hollywood wrapped up a turbulent year with big ticket sales for “Avatar: Fire and Ash”…
Russia sends 3 Iranian satellites into orbit, report says
TEHRAN, Iran — Russia on Sunday sent three Iranian communications satellites into orbit, the second such launch since…
New York subway ends its MetroCard era and switches fully to tap-and-go fares
NEW YORK — When the MetroCard replaced the New York City subway token in 1994, the swipeable plastic…
Cypriot fishermen battle invasive lionfish and turn them into a tavern delicacy
LARNACA, Cyprus — Photis Gaitanos’ rough fingers adroitly untangle the venomous spikes of a lionfish from a net,…
Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65
NEW YORK — Perry Archangelo Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist for the influential goth band The Cure, has…
2026 fitness deals, save on an Orangetheory fitness membership
Join Orangetheory for as little as $2 per day with this deal. As the new year approaches, many…
Harvey Weinstein accuser Kaja Sokola is being sued for defamation. The plaintiff: Her sister
NEW YORK — Two sisters testified at Harvey Weinstein’s most recent criminal trial. Kaja Sokola accused the disgraced…
Yemen separatists accuse Saudi Arabia of launching airstrikes against their forces
ADEN, Yemen — Separatists in southern Yemen accused Saudi Arabia on Friday of targeting their forces with airstrikes,…
Hawaii’s Big Island bans feeding feral cats in an effort to help endangered native species
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Throngs of feral cats emerge from the shade of parked trucks and bushes as soon…
Pope Leo XIV delivers his first Christmas Day message
VATICAN CITY — VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV during his first Christmas Day message on Thursday…
Albanese announces bravery award for heroes of Bondi antisemitic attack
NEWCASTLE, Australia — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced plans Thursday for a national bravery award to recognize…
A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation
JERUSALEM — An explosive device detonated in Gaza on Wednesday, injuring one Israeli soldier and prompting Israel to…