Modern Life
Published on January 6, 2026 - Page 6
The Japanese method of growing plants in a living planter made of a moss-covered ball of soil is a simple, DIY project that elevates common...
Published on January 4, 2026 - Page 5
TOKYO (AP) -- Japan's Emperor Naruhito and his family waved to a crowd of flag-waving New Year's well-wishers gathered at the Imperial Palace in...
Published on January 4, 2026 - Page 19
Colin Farrell's had it done -- many times. So have Angelina Jolie and Megan Fox. Heck, even Bart Simpson did.
Whether it's Marilyn Monroe's face,...
Published on January 4, 2026 - Page 19
and Samantha Lamas
Morningstar Writers
Retirement saving requires key decisions: when to start, how much to save, and where to invest. The investing...
Published on January 4, 2026 - Page 24
NEW YORK (AP) -- A memoir by Eric Dane, the "Grey's Anatomy" and " Euphoria" actor who has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, will be...
Published on January 3, 2026 - Page 3
Many consumers feel pride in avoiding the glazed pastries in the supermarket and instead opting for "all natural" granola that comes packed with...
Published on January 3, 2026 - Page 6
What are you going to do with your Christmas tree?
According to the Nature Conservancy, some 10 million live Christmas trees end up in landfills...
Published on January 3, 2026 - Page 6
When Cami Teacoach's son turned 3, she set out to find volunteer opportunities they could do together. He made Valentine cards for senior citizens....
Published on January 2, 2026 - Page 3
NEW YORK (AP) -- The year's first supermoon and meteor shower will sync up in January skies, but the light from one may dim the other.
The Quadrantid...
Published on January 2, 2026 - Page 5
Melanin Bee curves her spine like a stretching cat as she lets out a maniacal, forced laugh.
The manufactured giggles --"oh, hoo hoo hoo, eeh, ha ha...
Published on January 2, 2026 - Page 12
HONOLULU (AP) -- Mike Lambert heard fewer illegal fireworks exploding in his suburban Honolulu neighborhood in the months after a chain of blasts at...
Published on December 31, 2025 - Page 4
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- A dozen of the iconic swans that live in the heart of downtown Orlando, Florida, have died in recent days of an unknown cause,...
Published on December 31, 2025 - Page 5
The new year is a time when many try to start new good habits and commit to improving health and wellness.
But resolutions can turn daunting quickly...
Published on December 31, 2025 - Page 6
NEW YORK (AP) -- They're ready to embark on 2026.
Three more dog breeds joined the American Kennel Club's roster of recognized breeds on Tuesday,...
Published on December 31, 2025 - Page 6
NEW YORK (AP) -- It's that time -- December's waning days, when we prepare to turn the calendar page. Many Americans take stock, review goals...
Published on December 31, 2025 - Page 20
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) -- The first giant panda cub born in Indonesia is noisy, nursing well and showing other signs of good health, the...
Published on December 30, 2025 - Page 7
There are hundreds of holly species and hybrids hailing from China, Japan, South America, Europe and North Africa. More than a dozen are native to...
Published on December 29, 2025 - Page 2
Christmas came early for someone who purchased a Powerball ticket at a gas station outside Little Rock, Arkansas, worth more than $1.8 billion.
The...
Published on December 29, 2025 - Page 4
PARIS (AP) -- Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant...
Published on December 28, 2025 - Page 3
Pittsburgh's Public Source
Savannah Kerns, an 11-year-old sixth grader, struggles with social anxiety. Crowds overwhelm her. "I feel like if I get...
Published on December 28, 2025 - Page 5
WASHINGTON (AP) -- In the tumultuous political climate marked by this year's assassinations of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah and...
Published on December 28, 2025 - Page 20
I speak decent Spanish, picked up working several decades ago as a news and sports reporter in Spain, Mexico and Argentina.
Now I report from Tokyo....
Published on December 28, 2025 - Page 23
Maybe your car broke down, your computer was stolen or you had a surprise visit to urgent care. Emergencies are inevitable. But you can prepare to...
Published on December 28, 2025 - Page 23
NEW YORK -- Cat Murphy, a college student, has wanted to be a journalist since she was 11. Many of her friends don't understand why.
If they engage...
Published on December 28, 2025 - Page 23
With a runway of smoking-hot coals laid out before them, residents in San Pedro Manrique, Spain, steel themselves as thousands of onlookers cheer...
Published on December 28, 2025 - Page 28
NEW YORK (AP) -- Tom Freston could easily fill a book with stories from the formative days of MTV and his celebrity encounters. Ultimately, though,...
Published on December 27, 2025 - Page 4
People stop reading in adulthood for lots of reasons. But it's never too late to turn the page on old habits and start again.
Curling up with a good...
Published on December 27, 2025 - Page 6
There are many luxury electric SUVs to choose from, but they are often out of reach financially for most buyers. This is especially true since the $7...
Published on December 27, 2025 - Page 13
It's not unusual for a 20-something to text Mom in a panic from the doctor's office, seeking help answering a question. And patients of any age can...
Published on December 23, 2025 - Page 4
The Christmas holiday season is a time to step back from the busy pace of modern life and connect with our nearest and dearest instead of screens,...