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Homeowners spend nearly $18,000 a year on costs aside from their mortgage
A new survey from Real Estate Witch found homeowners spend an average of $17,958 annually on home expenses such as maintenance, taxes, utilities, and other costs — in addition to payments … more
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Take precautions to prevent the spread of bird flu
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are several ways to reduce the risk of humans contracting bird flu. "People rarely get bird flu virus infection; however, human infections with avian influenza viruses can … more
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Biden hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum — adding to tensions with Beijing
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced plans to slap new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminum and medical equipment — an … more
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Chick-Fil-A backtracks from its no-antibiotics-in-chicken pledge, blames projected supply shortages
ATLANTA (AP) — The fast-food chain Chick-Fil-A backtracked from its decade-old "no antibiotics ever" pledge intended to help prevent human antibiotic resistance linked to the rampant use of the … more
Abducted as babies in the '70s during Argentine dictatorship, these 'recovered grandchildren' found a way toward their true identity
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Claudia Poblete can't help it. On certain days, as she passes in front of a church, she automatically crosses herself while her children gaze at her with confusion. She didn't raise them as Catholics - as she was - … more
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U.S., international volunteer doctors trapped in Gaza hospital by Israeli assault
CAIRO (AP) — The 35 American and other international doctors came to Gaza in volunteer teams to help one of the territory's few hospitals still functioning. They brought suitcases full of … more
Baltimore bridge collapses after powerless cargo ship rams into support column; 6 presumed dead
BALTIMORE (AP) — A cargo ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, destroying the span in a matter of seconds and plunging it into the river in a terrifying … more
U.S. aims to stay ahead of China in using AI to fly fighter jets, navigate without GPS and more
WASHINGTON - Two Air Force fighter jets recently squared off in a dogfight in California. One was flown by a pilot. The other wasn't. That second jet was piloted by artificial intelligence, with the Air Force's highest-ranking civilian riding … more
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Sleepy far-flung towns in the Philippines will host U.S. forces returning to counter China threats
SANTA ANA, Philippines - The far-flung coastal town of Santa Ana in the northeastern tip of the Philippine mainland has long been known by tourists mostly for its beaches, waterfalls, fireflies and a few casinos. But that's changing after the … more
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Germany limits its cash benefit payments for asylum-seekers. Critics say it's designed to curb migration
EICHSFELD, Germany - When Erdina Laca goes grocery shopping in Eichsfeld these days, she pulls out a special payment card that's for asylum-seekers only. She no longer pays in cash for her apples, eggs and fish - like most of the Germans standing … more
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U.S. special operations leaders expected to do more with less, learning from the war in Ukraine
FORT LIBERTY, N.C. - Forced to do more with less and learning from the war in Ukraine, U.S. special operations commanders are juggling how to add more high-tech experts to their teams while still cutting their overall forces by about 5,000 troops … more
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New regulations would cap credit card late fees at $8
WASHINGTON - The Biden administration announced a rule Tuesday to cap all credit card late fees, the latest effort in the White House push to end what it has called junk fees and a move that regulators say will save Americans up to $10 billion a … more
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Putin extends rule in preordained Russian election after harshest crackdown since Soviet era
President Vladimir Putin extended his reign over Russia in a landslide election whose outcome was never in doubt, declaring Monday his determination to advance deeper into Ukraine and dangling new … more
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How to care for a potted lily and other spring gift plants
If you celebrated Easter, you might be reading this beside a cellophane- or foil-covered pot of lilies, hydrangeas, hyacinths or daffodils. Typically, spring gift plants like these are enjoyed until their flowers fade and then are thrown away like … more
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Bob Ross' legacy lives on in new 'The Joy of Painting' series
A new generation can learn how to paint happy trees and to make happy accidents with a TV series teaching the Bob Ross method of painting, using some of the prolific artist's work that has never been seen before. Before Ross died in 1995 from … more
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UN says 'famine is imminent' in northern Gaza as Israel launches another raid on the main hospital
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The U.N. food agency said Monday that "famine is imminent" in northern Gaza, where 70% of the remaining population is experiencing catastrophic hunger, and that a … more
The garden's waking up again. Spring chores to tackle first
As trees, shrubs, perennials and insects enter a new phase of life in our gardens, we, too, emerge from a type of dormancy in spring, a pause from yard work. Well, buckle up, buttercups. It's showtime. First, inspect and assess the garden for … more
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Woman who crashed into building, killing birthday boy and his sister, arraigned on murder charges
A Michigan woman was arraigned Tuesday on second-degree murder and other charges after prosecutors say she drunkenly cashed her SUV into a boat club that was hosting a child's birthday party, killing … more
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AT&T says its cellphone network restored after a widespread outage hit users across the U.S.
AT&T said Thursday its wireless network was back after an outage knocked out cellphone service for its users across the U.S. for hours. "We have restored wireless service to all our affected … more
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About as many abortions are happening in U.S. monthly as before Roe was overturned, report finds
The number of abortions performed each month is about the same as before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the nationwide right to abortion more than a year and a half ago, a new report finds. The latest edition of the #WeCount … more
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