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A key to protecting apples from climate change might be hiding in Michigan’s forests
Read full article: A key to protecting apples from climate change might be hiding in Michigan’s forestsIn the quest to make apple trees more resilient in a warming climate, some researchers in Michigan are looking for a late bloomer.
Giorgio Armani shines at Milan Fashion Week with shimmering menswear collection
Read full article: Giorgio Armani shines at Milan Fashion Week with shimmering menswear collectionGiorgio Armani’s menswear collection previewing on the final day of Milan Fashion Week was all about catching the light, which the 90-year-old designer achieved with shimmering textiles and a smattering of crystals.
Content creators respond to TikTok's uncertain future in the US
Read full article: Content creators respond to TikTok's uncertain future in the USTikTok content creators who make a living promoting their businesses and personal brands on the app were afraid that they would have to find new ways to engage consumers and make money as the app’s future in the United States remained uncertain.
Disneyland Paris touts spectacular nighttime show using Paris Games laser technology
Read full article: Disneyland Paris touts spectacular nighttime show using Paris Games laser technologyA cutting-edge nighttime show at Disneyland Paris is heralding a bold new chapter for Europe’s most-visited theme park.
Alabama refuge is a paradise for birders and thousands of migrating sandhill cranes
Read full article: Alabama refuge is a paradise for birders and thousands of migrating sandhill cranesFlooded cornfields near the Tennessee River in northern Alabama are a paradise for birders who flock to see tens of thousands of migrating sandhill cranes every winter.
TikTok says it’s restoring service to US users based on Trump’s promised executive order
Read full article: TikTok says it’s restoring service to US users based on Trump’s promised executive orderTikTok says it’s restoring service to users in the United States just hours after the popular video-sharing platform went dark in response to a federal ban.
What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google's app store on Sunday?
Read full article: What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google's app store on Sunday?With President-elect Trump adding uncertainty around whether a TikTok ban will go into effect, the focus is now turning to companies like Google and Apple.
Blessings for dogs? Bring them to Mexico City's cathedral and St. Anthony will do the rest
Read full article: Blessings for dogs? Bring them to Mexico City's cathedral and St. Anthony will do the restBehaving at their best, a dozen dogs attended Mass at Mexico City’s cathedral, waiting for their turn to be doused with holy water.
What to stream: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Morris Chestnut, 'The Wild Robot' and 'The Night Agent'
Read full article: What to stream: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Morris Chestnut, 'The Wild Robot' and 'The Night Agent'A medical procedural that is mixed with tales of Sherlock Holmes in CBS’ “Watson” and Zoë Kravitz’s stylish directorial debut “Blink Twice” are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.
US lawsuit accuses PepsiCo of price discrimination that favored Walmart over smaller stores
Read full article: US lawsuit accuses PepsiCo of price discrimination that favored Walmart over smaller storesA lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission alleges that food and beverage maker PepsiCo engaged in illegal price discrimination by giving unfair price advantages to one big-box retailer.
In Guatemala and Minnesota, holy feast brings migrant families hope and pride amid crackdown fears
Read full article: In Guatemala and Minnesota, holy feast brings migrant families hope and pride amid crackdown fearsHundreds of Guatemalan faithful found the sounds and colors of their tropical homeland during the biggest-yet celebration of the Black Christ of Esquipulas in the heartland farming town of Worthington, Minnesota.
He left his LA-area home to cover the wildfires. But the flames were barreling toward his front door
Read full article: He left his LA-area home to cover the wildfires. But the flames were barreling toward his front doorHe left his Los Angeles-area home to cover the wildfires, but the flames were barreling toward his front door.
What products contain Red 3 dye? Checking ingredient labels is the best way to find out
Read full article: What products contain Red 3 dye? Checking ingredient labels is the best way to find outThe Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove a dye called Red 3 from the products U.S. consumers eat and drink.
US population projections shrink from last year because of declining birth rates, less immigration
Read full article: US population projections shrink from last year because of declining birth rates, less immigrationThe Congressional Budget Office has shrunk its projections for the U.S. population in 30 years to 372 million residents.
Relief, 21st-century style: As wildfires burn, GoFundMe becomes a repository of harrowing stories
Read full article: Relief, 21st-century style: As wildfires burn, GoFundMe becomes a repository of harrowing storiesAs California’s massive wildfires burn, thousands of GoFundMe campaigns for victims have become an outlet for onlookers transfixed by the blazes and eager to do something to help.
Biden's education chief says he avoided 'culture wars' despite goading from GOP governors
Read full article: Biden's education chief says he avoided 'culture wars' despite goading from GOP governorsWhile Republican states were working to limit school history lessons and ban transgender athletes, President Joe Biden’s education chief said he was focused on what matters — putting more social workers in schools, expanding summer school and building a pipeline of new teachers.
A TikTok ban is just days away. A list of other apps available
Read full article: A TikTok ban is just days away. A list of other apps availableWith a possible TikTok ban just days away, many U.S. users are looking for alternative social media platforms to help them keep up with pop culture or provide the type of entertaining videos that popularized the short-form video app.
Mission to moon carries tiny red Swedish home to space
Read full article: Mission to moon carries tiny red Swedish home to spaceA Swedish artist is about to have the dream of a lifetime fulfilled: A little red model house he created will be launched into space this week and if all goes according to plan put on the surface of the moon.
Up to 4 in 10 people could develop dementia after 55. What you can do to lower your risk
Read full article: Up to 4 in 10 people could develop dementia after 55. What you can do to lower your riskNew research suggests that Americans' risk for developing dementia over a lifetime may be higher than previously thought.
Some US lawmakers want more Christianity in the classroom. Trump could embolden their plans
Read full article: Some US lawmakers want more Christianity in the classroom. Trump could embolden their plansConservative lawmakers across the U.S. are pushing to introduce more Christianity to public school classrooms, testing the separation of church and state.
What to stream: 'Severance' returns, a Mac Miller album and Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx pair up
Read full article: What to stream: 'Severance' returns, a Mac Miller album and Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx pair upKieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg playing mismatched cousins in the acclaimed movie “A Real Pain” and Mac Miller’s second posthumous full-length album “Balloonerism” are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.
The Los Angeles landmarks from film and TV damaged by wildfires
Read full article: The Los Angeles landmarks from film and TV damaged by wildfiresThe high school where Brian De Palma brought Stephen King’s “Carrie” to life, Will Rogers’ ranch house and a motel owned by William Randolph Hearst are among some of the famous structures that were damaged or destroyed by the California Fires.
No more fact-checking for Meta. How will this change media — and the pursuit of truth?
Read full article: No more fact-checking for Meta. How will this change media — and the pursuit of truth?The late New York Sen_ Daniel Patrick Moynihan put it this way decades ago: “Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.”.
The ‘Worst in Show’ CES products put your data at risk and cause waste, privacy advocates say
Read full article: The ‘Worst in Show’ CES products put your data at risk and cause waste, privacy advocates saySo much of the technology showcased at CES includes gadgets made to improve consumers’ lives — whether by leveraging AI to make devices that help people become more efficient, by creating companions to cure loneliness or by providing tools that help people with mental and physical health.
Participate or keep it quiet? Recent sing-alongs tap into larger discussion on moviegoing etiquette
Read full article: Participate or keep it quiet? Recent sing-alongs tap into larger discussion on moviegoing etiquetteAs movie theaters have worked to entice Americans back to the silver screen, the industry has marketed blockbuster films like ″Wicked” as cultural events.
Scarves over headscarves, Muslim women’s outdoors group tackles snow tubing in Minnesota
Read full article: Scarves over headscarves, Muslim women’s outdoors group tackles snow tubing in MinnesotaThree years ago, a Somali-American mom in Minneapolis founded a group for Muslim women who want to enjoy the great outdoors.
Flying taxis are on the horizon as aviation soars into a new frontier
Read full article: Flying taxis are on the horizon as aviation soars into a new frontierWhen he was still a boy making the long, tedious trips between his school and his woodsy home in the mountains during the 1980s, JoeBen Bevirt began fantasizing about flying cars that could whisk him to his destination in a matter of minutes.
In freezing temperatures, swimmers in China plunge into a river for health and joy
Read full article: In freezing temperatures, swimmers in China plunge into a river for health and joyEnthusiasm soared among about a dozen hardy swimmers during a daily ritual in northeast China’s “ice city” of Harbin even as the mercury dropped well below freezing.
What to know about Apple's $95 million settlement of the snooping Siri case
Read full article: What to know about Apple's $95 million settlement of the snooping Siri caseApple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of turning its virtual assistant Siri into a snoop that eavesdropped on the users of iPhones and other trendy devices in a betrayal to its long-standing commitment to personal privacy.
What to stream: 'The Traitors' returns, Noah Wyle back in scrubs and Lori Loughlin in a police drama
Read full article: What to stream: 'The Traitors' returns, Noah Wyle back in scrubs and Lori Loughlin in a police dramaNoah Wyle goes back to an emergency room for his new series “The Pitt” and Lana Wilson’s lauded documentary about psychics “Look Into My Eyes” are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.
Hybrid minivan test: Edmunds compares the Kia Carnival Hybrid and Toyota Sienna
Read full article: Hybrid minivan test: Edmunds compares the Kia Carnival Hybrid and Toyota SiennaThe 2025 Toyota Sienna and 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid are not just the only two traditional hybrid minivans; they are two of the best minivan choices out there.
The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges
Read full article: The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plungesFrom Sydney to Mumbai to Paris to Rio de Janeiro, communities around the world are welcoming 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges.
Times Square ball takes final test for New Year's Eve
Read full article: Times Square ball takes final test for New Year's EveThe crystal-covered ball that descends down a pole in Times Square to ring in the new year was taken for a test run, as New York City officials laid out their plans for the iconic New Year’s Eve event.
Trailblazing model Dayle Haddon dies from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
Read full article: Trailblazing model Dayle Haddon dies from suspected carbon monoxide poisoningA trailblazing former “Sports Illustrated” model who pushed back against age discrimination has died in a Pennsylvania home from what authorities believe was carbon monoxide poisoning.
Final crystal triangles installed on Times Square ball ahead of New Year's Eve
Read full article: Final crystal triangles installed on Times Square ball ahead of New Year's EveThe last of the crystal triangles that make up this year’s Times Square New Year’s Eve ball have been installed, marking the first time in 10 years that all 2,688 were replaced at once.
Survey: Small businesses are feeling more optimistic about the economy after the election
Read full article: Survey: Small businesses are feeling more optimistic about the economy after the electionA survey shows small business owners are feeling more optimistic about the economy following the election.
The internet is rife with fake reviews. Will AI make it worse?
Read full article: The internet is rife with fake reviews. Will AI make it worse?Researchers and watchdog groups say the emergence of generative artificial intelligence tools that allow people to efficiently produce detailed and novel online reviews has put merchants, service providers and consumers in uncharted territory.
Bluesky finds with growth comes growing pains — and bots
Read full article: Bluesky finds with growth comes growing pains — and botsBluesky has seen its user base soar since the U.S. presidential election, boosted by people seeking refuge from Elon Musk’s X, or wanting an alternative to Meta’s Threads and its algorithms.
Caitlin Clark effect hasn't reversed the decades-long decline in girls basketball participation
Read full article: Caitlin Clark effect hasn't reversed the decades-long decline in girls basketball participationNebraska's third-largest high school decided not to play varsity girls basketball this year after no juniors or seniors went out for the sport.
Amazon and Starbucks workers are on strike. Trump might have something to do with it
Read full article: Amazon and Starbucks workers are on strike. Trump might have something to do with itAmazon delivery drivers and Starbucks baristas are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities as they seek to exert pressure on the two major companies to recognize them as unionized employees or to meet demands for an inaugural labor contract.
Baby pigs get Christmas pardon from Florida mayor in a Cuban twist on White House turkey tradition
Read full article: Baby pigs get Christmas pardon from Florida mayor in a Cuban twist on White House turkey traditionTwo little piggies will not become Christmas Eve roast pork thanks to a holiday pardon they received from a Florida mayor.
What to stream: 'Squid Game' returns, the movie 'Bird' and Mariah Carey teams up with the NFL
Read full article: What to stream: 'Squid Game' returns, the movie 'Bird' and Mariah Carey teams up with the NFLThe long-awaited second season of “Squid Game” on Netflix and singing superstar Andrea Bocelli's Christmas TV special are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.