NORAD continues decades-long tradition of tracking Santa’s trip around the world
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — Sometimes kids drop the phone after hearing Santa won’t show up if…
Photo essay shows how AP photographers captured infrared technology used in surveillance
When you unlock a phone, step into view of a security camera or drive past a license plate…
How to watch the Ursid meteor shower
NEW YORK (AP) — The last major meteor shower of the year, known as the Ursids, peaks soon,…
Mamdani appointee resigns after her decade-old antisemitic social media posts resurface
NEW YORK — One of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani ’s appointees has resigned over social media…
Turning Point youth conference begins in Phoenix without founder Charlie Kirk
PHOENIX — Turning Point USA, the conservative youth organization that Charlie Kirk turned into a political juggernaut, will…
Nebraska plans to be the first state to implement new Medicaid work requirements
Nebraska will become the first state to implement new work requirements for some people with Medicaid health insurance…
How radio plays shaped the early career of Tennessee Williams
NEW YORK (AP) — Long before the rise of podcast dramas, listeners worldwide tuned in to the audio-only…
Learning a new language is like a ‘whole-body exercise’ for older adults
TOKYO (AP) — I speak decent Spanish, picked up working several decades ago as a news and sports…
Interstellar comet keeps its distance as it makes its closest approach to Earth
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A stray comet from another star swings past Earth this week in one last…
‘Zootopia 2’ reclaims No. 1 spot at box office, grosses $1B worldwide
NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — “Zootopia 2” regained the No. 1 spot at the domestic box…
How to save money this holiday season
NEW YORK (AP) — The holiday season means time with family and new memories, but it can also…
Time magazine names ‘Architects of AI’ person of the year
The “Architects of AI” were named Time’s person of the year Thursday, with the magazine citing 2025 as…