Fewer Americans sign up for Affordable Care Act health insurance as costs spike
NEW YORK — Fewer Americans are signing up for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans this year, new…
Veteran actor T.K. Carter, known for ‘The Thing,’ dies at 69
DUARTE, Calif. (AP) — Veteran actor T.K. Carter, who appeared in the horror film “The Thing” and “Punky…
Gmail’s new AI features, turning it into a personal assistant
More artificial intelligence is being implanted into Gmail as Google tries to turn the world’s most popular email…
‘Worst in Show’ CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells
The promise of artificial intelligence was front and center at this year’s CES gadget show. But spicing up…
New Jersey bans student cellphone use during the school day
RAMSEY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey on Thursday joined a growing list of states to limit students’ cellphone…
3 Big Changes for Retirement Planning this year
For retirement savers and retirees, the new year brings more than the usual inflation adjustments to retirement contributions.…
Pipeline safety regulators issue record fine for Gulf oil spill
Pipeline safety regulators on Monday assessed their largest fine ever against the company responsible for leaking 1.1 million…
Rare whale species sees more babies, yet extinction fears persist
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — One of the world’s rarest whale species is having more babies this year than…
What to expect from CES 2026, the annual show of all things tech?
LAS VEGAS — With the start of the New Year squarely behind us, it’s once again time for…
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ crosses $1 billion, stays No. 1 at box office
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood kicked off 2026 with “Avatar: Fire and Ash” atop the box office for…
Heavy rain and high tides cause major flooding in Northern California
CORTE MADERA, Calif. (AP) — Heavy rain and high tides believed to be the most severe in two…
Bad Bunny at the 2026 Grammys: A cultural shift in the making?
NEW YORK (AP) — The Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has redefined what it means to be a…