Back-to-school spending is forecast to drop 10% as inflation bites
Back-to-school spending by parents with children in grades K-12 is expected to decrease 10% this year over last year to $597 per student.3 years ago
Ghostly figures emerge from Pillars of Creation in new Webb telescope image
The James Webb Space Telescope has glimpsed the dark side of the usually ethereal Pillars of Creation, located 6,500 light-years away in the Eagle Nebula.3 years ago
Former Manson family member Leslie Van Houten released from California prison, official says
A former Charles Manson follower and convicted murderer, Leslie Van Houten, was released from a California prison on Tuesday.3 years ago
North Korea fires suspected long-range ballistic missile, South says
South Korea officials say North Korea has fired a long-range ballistic missle.3 years ago
European regulators probe risks of suicidal thoughts in users of popular weight-loss medications
The European Medicines Agency’s safety committee is looking into the risk of suicidal thoughts and thoughts of self-harm in patients who used Ozempic.3 years ago
Biden to meet with Zelensky during NATO summit
President Joe Biden will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the NATO summit on Wednesday, an official familiar with the meeting has confirmed.3 years ago
Another major insurance company limits new homeowners insurance in California
Along with other major insurance companies, Farmers Insurance now has new limited policies for California homeowners.3 years ago
Meta made cuts to election teams ahead of Threads launch, prompting concerns for 2024
Prior to the launch of Threads, Meta made cuts to its elections team, causing for concern leading into the 2024 election.3 years ago
US to send cluster munitions banned by over 100 nations to Ukraine after months of debate
Biden said on Friday that it was a “difficult decision” to provide Ukraine with cluster munitions which have been banned by many countries.3 years ago
Live in the Carolinas and heading to college? This university says you could get free tuition next fall
Starting next f.all, students from families earning $150,000 annually or less can attend the Durham, North Carolina-based university on a full tuition grant3 years ago
No jackpot winners after Saturday’s Powerball drawing, prize jumps to an estimated $650 million
With $615 millions as a prize, Saturday's Powerball had no winners.3 years ago
Biden says war with Russia must end before NATO can consider membership for Ukraine
President Biden said Sunday that the war between Russia and Ukraine must end before NATO can consider Ukraine for membership.3 years ago
US says drones harassed by Russian aircraft killed ISIS leader in Syria
US military drones killed an ISIS leader on Friday, US Central Command announced Sunday. It was the same drones that had been harassed earlier by Russian fighter jets.3 years ago
Bed rotting: TikTok’s latest trend reveals the toxic side of self-care
At first glance, there is likely a lot of good that can come from slowing down to recharge, refresh and reset. However, balance is important for well-being.3 years ago
Gunman riding scooter in Queens kills 1 person and injures 3 others in back-to-back ‘random’ shootings, New York police say
A gunman riding an illegal scooter without a license plate opened fire at five different locations in Jamaica, a neighborhood in the Queens borough, and in Brooklyn.3 years ago
‘Tonight is the final night’: Elton John says goodbye to over 50 years of touring with last show on his farewell tour
The iconic, award-winning musician will take the stage for purportedly the last time ever as a touring artist in Stockholm, Sweden.3 years ago
Manson family member Leslie Van Houten is another step closer to parole as governor will no longer challenge release
Manson family member Leslie Van Houten is another step closer to parole as California Gov. Gavin Newsom will no longer challenge her release.3 years ago
DeSantis raised $20 million in second quarter, campaign says
The presidential campaign for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that it raised $20 million during the second quarter of 2023.3 years ago
The US labor market cooled off in June, adding just 209,000 jobs
June’s total was lower than May’s unexpectedly strong showing of 306,000, and below economists’ expectations for a net gain of 225,000 jobs.3 years ago
First Alzheimer’s drug to slow disease progression gets full FDA approval
A drug called Leqembi is the first known medicine to slow the course of Alzheimer's. It was given full approval Thursday by the US Food and Drug Administration.3 years ago
Bedbugs: What travelers need to know this summer
What travelers need to know this summer about bedbugs.3 years ago
The world’s largest spherical structure is in Las Vegas
The MSG Sphere won’t open to the public for almost three more months, when U2 christens the entertainment venue with a series of concerts. But anticipation is growing.3 years ago
Meta officially launches Twitter rival Threads. 10 million have joined already
The new app joins a growing list of Twitter rivals and could pose the biggest threat to Twitter of the bunch, given Meta’s vast resources and its massive audience.3 years ago
