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…
Advocating for the environment is risky in Colombia’s Amazon
PUERTO ASIS, Colombia (AP) — Jani Silva sits inside the wooden house she built on the banks of…
Most Americans see higher prices for groceries and gifts, poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — This holiday season isn’t quite so merry for American shoppers as large shares are dipping…
How to save money this holiday season
NEW YORK (AP) — The holiday season means time with family and new memories, but it can also…
Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate by a quarter-point for the third time…
FDA opens safety review of injectable drugs for RSV in kids
WASHINGTON (AP) — Food and Drug Administration officials have opened a safety review of two injectable drugs used…
British zoologist and Save the Elephants founder Iain Douglas-Hamilton dies at 83
NAIROBI, Kenya — British-born zoologist Iain Douglas-Hamilton has died at age 83, his Save the Elephants group said…
Asian shares are mixed ahead of interest rate decision by the Fed
BANGKOK — Shares were mixed in Europe and Asia as investors were treading cautiously Monday ahead of an…
Louvre workers announce strike over work conditions and security after $102M heist
Workers at the Louvre Museum have voted to strike over poor working conditions, a ticket-price hike for non-European…
The first giant panda cub born in Indonesia squeals and squirms in park video
JAKARTA, Indonesia — The first giant panda cub born in Indonesia is noisy, nursing well and showing other…
New jaguar spotted in Arizona points to progress in endangered species’ recovery
The spots gave it away. Just like a human fingerprint, the rosette pattern on each jaguar is unique…