Tyler Perry’s accuser sent messages of gratitude and friendship years after alleged assault
LOS ANGELES — Text messages show that Tyler Perry and “Boo! A Madea Halloween” actor Mario Rodriguez, who…
Zohran Mamdani has bold promises. Can he make them come true as New York City mayor?
Zohran Mamdani has promised to transform New York City government when he becomes mayor. Can he do it?…
Asian shares are mixed in quiet holiday trading after a lackluster post-Christmas day on Wall St
BANGKOK — Asian shares were mixed on Monday after a lackluster post-Christmas session on Wall Street, despite a…
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…
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…
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…
Virtual reality opens doors for older people to build closer connections in real life
LOS GATOS, Calif. — Like many retirement communities, The Terraces serves as a tranquil refuge for a nucleus…
Virtual reality opens doors for older adults to socialize
LOS GATOS, Calif. (AP) — Like many retirement communities, The Terraces serves as a tranquil refuge for a…
Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children’s health programs
The American Academy of Pediatrics sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, seeking to…
Christian music is pop now: What it means for the Grammys
NEW YORK (AP) — It is one of the most surprising music stories of the year. While streams…
Iran, US reaffirm commitment to diplomacy at UN
UNITED NATIONS — Iran and the United States reaffirmed their commitments to diplomacy at a contentious meeting of…
Boys at her school shared AI-generated, nude images of her. She was the one expelled
THIBODAUX, La. — The teasing was relentless. Nude images of a 13-year-old girl and her friends, generated by…