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3 big questions to ask your aging parents
One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and both you and your parents might be reluctant to talk about what type of support they might need. But as difficult as these conversations can be, it’s important to make time for […]
Movie Review: ‘The Rivals of Amziah King’ is a Southern fried flick with too many ingredients
It turns out that the honey business isn’t as sweet as it sounds: In the new movie “The Rivals of Amziah King,” beekeepers steal from each other, poison rivals’ insects and rip folk off. “It’s not full of kind people,” the title character warns. “The Rivals of Amziah King” isn’t as sweet as it thinks […]
Heading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your finances
NEW YORK | Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting comfortable with credit, building healthy spending habits and learning how to manage money. It’s important for all students to build a solid foundation in managing their finances, said Sara Wilson, […]
What to Stream: ‘Michael,’ Travis Barker, ‘Lanterns’ and ‘Madden NFL 27’
The blockbuster biopic “Michael” and a new documentary about Travis Barker are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time this week, as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: players can get back on the gridiron in “Madden NFL […]
Why celebrities from Zendaya to Kylie Jenner are wearing Fecal Matter
The brand name behind recent showstopping fashion moments isn’t quite as delicate as their romantic and otherworldly looks. When asked what an ethereal Zendaya was wearing for the “Odyssey” premiere in New York, her stylist Law Roach responded: “Fecal Matter.” Zendaya’s angelic strapless gown with feathered white wings was the work of Matières Fécales — […]
Ariana Grande’s new video sets off talk about body and beauty standards — again
NEW YORK | Talking about beauty can get really ugly — particularly when it comes to public figures. In an increasingly connected world, there’s no shortage of hot takes and judgment. That is evident yet again in recent days in the wake of a new music video from singer Ariana Grande and the release last […]
Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies
NEW YORK | Matt Walker couldn’t pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey. Now, he can feed Bailey spoons of peanut butter while she lies on his lap and play fetch with her in Central Park. His allergies didn’t […]
Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternative
NEW YORK | When CBS ended “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” earlier this year, it also shuttered the program’s robust music offerings — a major blow for artists whose television platform was already dwindling. Performing on late-night has historically been a unique avenue for musicians hoping to access new audiences — think of a […]
School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies
Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too. It’s good to be prepared, but kids who walk to school or participate in extracurricular activities may be lugging […]
UN, scientists warn that strong El Nino will add fuel to ‘a planet already on fire’
UNITED NATIONS | A strengthening El Nino has already broken records for intensity at its early stages, and it likely will spark even more wild weather worldwide as it grows, “adding fuel to a planet already on fire,” United Nations officials warned Friday. A key area of the Pacific Ocean used to measure the strength […]