Social Security recipients will get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration’s annual cost-of-living adjustment will go up by 2.8% in 2026, translating…
Raves at Rome’s ancient amphitheater? New Colosseum director sets the record straight
ROME — The man who just took charge of Rome’s top tourist attraction wants to set the record…
Baby elephant born at Columbus Zoo in Ohio is its 2nd this year
POWELL, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has welcomed its second baby elephant in a single…
Greek singer-songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos buried in a state funeral
ATHENS, Greece — Popular Greek singer-songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos was buried Saturday at Athens’ First Cemetery in a state-sponsored…
Beyond panda diplomacy: Golden monkeys from China debut at European zoos
With their distinctive shaggy orange manes, pale blue faces and dense fur covering their hands and feet, it’s…
Rubio tours US-led center in Israel overseeing the Gaza ceasefire
KIRYAT GAT, Israel (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday toured a U.S.-led center in…
Conservation group rescues sea turtles off Nigeria’s coast
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Conservationists and students cheered as three rescued sea turtles, endangered in this part of…
Mystery man in an AP photo after the Louvre heist creates a buzz
PARIS (AP) — It was shortly after the stunning heist of the crown jewels at the Louvre when…
Picasso portrait of muse on auction in Paris
PARIS — A vividly hued Picasso portrait of longtime muse and partner Dora Maar that had remained out…
Trump considers asking Israel to free Palestinian leader Barghouti
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is suggesting he could call on Israel to release imprisoned Fatah leader…
Columbus Zoo welcomes second Asian elephant calf this year
POWELL, Ohio — POWELL, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has welcomed its second baby elephant…
Some furloughed health workers to return for open enrollment
NEW YORK (AP) — The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services will temporarily bring all its furloughed employees…