After a year of Trump, EU leaders begrudgingly learn to live with the reality of an unreliable ally
BRUSSELS — Over the course of 2025, a new reality has sunk in for Europe. The United States,…
Americans like artificial Christmas trees even though few are made in US and prices are up
On a recent December day, Mark Latino and a handful of his workers spun sheets of vinyl into…
Hallmark holiday movie fans are flocking to Connecticut’s quaint filming locations
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. — WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (AP) — “Christmas at Pemberly Manor” and “Romance at Reindeer Lodge” may never…
FDA OKs libido-boosting pill for women who have gone through menopause
WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials have expanded approval of a much-debated drug aimed at boosting female libido, saying…
Hunter Biden disbarred in Connecticut after complaints about gun, tax convictions
WATERBURY, Conn. — A judge on Monday disbarred Hunter Biden in Connecticut for violating the state’s attorney conduct…
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…
US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases
NEW YORK — The Ah Louis Store in San Luis Obispo, California, turns into a winter wonderland every…
As gerrymandering battles sweep country, supporters say partisan dominance is ‘fair’
When Indiana adopted new U.S. House districts four years ago, Republican legislative leaders lauded them as “fair maps”…
‘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…
JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids ‘midair collision’ with US Air Force tanker
WASHINGTON — A JetBlue flight from the small Caribbean nation of Curaçao halted its ascent to avoid colliding…
United Airlines flight safely returns to Dulles airport after engine failure during takeoff
DULLES, Va. — A United Airlines flight experienced an engine failure during takeoff from Dulles International Airport on…
Peter Greene, a character actor known for role as the villain Zed in ‘Pulp Fiction,’ has died
Peter Greene, a character actor best known for his role as the iconic villain Zed in “Pulp Fiction,”…