The holiday season means time with family and new memories, but it can also mean lots of spending — sometimes too much.

Eastern Orthodoxy in the U.S. is experiencing a surge in converts, partly due to online content.

Australian accident investigators have released dramatic images showing a skydiver's parachute entangled on an airplane's tail, leaving him dangling at 15,000 feet.

If you’re looking to gift designer clothing this holiday season, you don’t have to empty your pockets.

The U.N.'s cultural agency has listed Switzerland’s long-celebrated yodeling among 67 traditions honored its list of intangible cultural heritage.

If you're staying in this holiday season, it's a great time to catch up on some of 2025's standout TV shows.

A rare magnum of Dom Pérignon Vintage 1961 champagne that was specially produced for the 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana has failed to sell during an auction.

Chase Sui Wonders always thought she was “kind of funny,” but it was officially confirmed after booking “The Studio” after just one audition.

Navigating holiday parties can be tough for introverts and people who are shy or have social anxiety.

The heirs of an 83-year-old Connecticut woman are suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its business partner Microsoft for wrongful death.

Some of the most iconic American Western art is heading to auction at Christie’s in New York.

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point Wednesday for the third time since September, bringing its key rate to about 3.6%, the lowest in nearly three years.

Author James Patterson has surprised hundreds of booksellers with $500 checks for the holidays.

Compas, a beloved Haitian music and dance genre inspired by merengue and infused with percussion, has made UNESCO’s cultural heritage list.

Few authors made readers laugh harder than did author Sophie Kinsella.

The next Met Gala co-chairs have been announced, and it's a high-powered quartet: Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman will join Vogue's Anna Wintour in hosting the starry event next May.

Sound baths are meditative experiences where participants lie down and are immersed in sound waves from instruments like gongs, singing bowls and chimes.

If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, the remaining weeks of December could be a great time to buy.

Italian food is known and loved around the world for its fresh ingredients and palate-pleasing tastes, but the U.N.’s cultural agency is giving foodies another reason to celebrate their pizza, pasta and tiramisu by listing Italian cooking as part of the world’s “intangible” cultural heritage.

The nation’s leading doctors groups are in a standoff with federal health officials over vaccines.

A case for bringing style back to the skies

The 'Quarter Zip Trend,' popularized by content creator Jason Gyamfi, emphasizes young men adopting quarter zip sweaters over casual streetwear.

Investors have a valuable escape hatch if their employer-provided HSA comes up short.

Paired with high-deductible healthcare plans, health savings accounts help ease healthcare costs.

A unique app is changing the dating game for disabled and chronically ill people.

Australia has introduced a world-first social media ban for children under 16, starting Wednesday.

Christel Dauwe has been living in a holiday wonderland year-round with her Christmas ornament shop in Antwerp, Belgium.

A California man says he has marked his 15,000th spin on an auto-racing Disneyland attraction inspired by the animated film “Cars.”.

Eric Dane, known for his roles in “Grey's Anatomy” and “Euphoria,” has announced a memoir titled “Book of Days.”.

Colin Farrell’s had it done — many times.

The Nordic countries are no strangers to the long, dark winter.

An Atlanta church with a viral pastor has grown from less than 200 weekly churchgoers in 2023 to about 6,000 today.

A six-episode, behind-the-scenes Disney+ docuseries about Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and Rian Johnson’s third “Knives Out” movie, “Wake Up Dead Man,” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

Local 4 Lifestyle Editor shares creative, holiday gift wrapping ideas

Creative director Dario Vitale is leaving Italian fashion brand Versace only eight months after he was appointed, the company said in a statement Thursday.

Santa's spy known as Elf on the Shelf is turning 20 this year.

Pope Leo XIV's first full-length U.S. book is set to release next winter.

Cold, wintry weather brings risk for pets as well as people.

London’s Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square is a famed British tradition with roots in the Norwegian forest.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has won the catchphrase of the year for her pledge to “work, work, work, work and work” for the country.

The end of 2025 is near.

Compact SUVs have become an extremely popular choice for folks who need a vehicle that can do it all without compromising everyday usability.

President Donald Trump's tax legislation included a provision called "Trump Accounts," which gives $1,000 to every newborn if their parents open an account.

A rare Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before the revolution has sold for more $30 million.

The publishing world's notable releases this year included a new “Hunger Games” novel and a book by Thomas Pynchon.

With the federal EV tax incentives gone, you might not have the budget for the luxury electric SUV you wanted.

The Prada Group has officially purchased Milan fashion rival Versace for $1.375 billion.

Students applying to college know they're not supposed to use AI chatbots to write their essays.

Set yourself up for success as the year winds down.

The Transportation Security Administration has announced that U.S. air travelers without a REAL ID will face a $45 fee starting in February.

Shoppers scoured for deals everything from electronics to clothing on Cyber Monday, delivering strong sales for online retailers and capping a five-day spending spree that kicked off on Thanksgiving.

The holiday season is a popular time for volunteering, but experts say giving back is beneficial year-round.

Italian cultural officials are offering digital copies of Italian masterpieces as part of a new project to help museums raise money.

Despite wider economic uncertainty hovering above this year’s holiday season, shoppers turned out in big numbers for Black Friday — spending billions of dollars both in stores and online.

Chain stores have Black Friday.

George Clooney playing a dashing movie star with nagging midlife regrets in “Jay Kelly” and Zac Brown Band returning with fresh tunes are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

In a story published Nov. 28, 2025, about holiday television programs, The Associated Press erroneously reported the title of a song and show.

Italy’s fashion house Armani has appointed a new board to guide the company following the death of its founder Giorgio Armani earlier this year.

THC-infused drinks and snacks have soared in popularity as alcohol sales have declined in recent years.

Renowned architect Robert A.M. Stern, a prominent figure of American architecture from the 1980s through present day, has died.

Black Friday has become something of an anachronism in the e-commerce era.

Swapping turkeys for other animals was once a key part of North America's wildlife conservation efforts.

A rare Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before the revolution is going up for auction.

With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season, Americans will again take to the road for holiday gatherings before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.

At The Gentle Barn, this flock of turkeys isn't going to end up on your plate, but they might cuddle up in your lap.

Are you sticking with the Thanksgiving trends this year or switching things up for 2025?

Menswear designer Jeffrey Banks' memoir is a love letter to his family and the fashion community.

In a year in which technology news was dominated by artificial intelligence, the outstanding video games were still being designed by human beings.

Cannabis use among young adults has reached historic levels, with nearly 18 million Americans using marijuana daily in 2022.

As daily cannabis use rises to historic levels in the U.S., some longtime users are finding it harder to quit.

As travel picks up for the season, flyers can find a moment of quiet and relaxation at interfaith chapels or meditation spaces in many U.S. airports.

The Vatican has doubled down on the value of monogamous marriage between a man and woman.

An increasing number of farm animal sanctuaries across the country have started promoting an alternative version of Thanksgiving.

A copy of the first Superman issue, unearthed by a trio of brothers cleaning out their late mother’s attic, netted $9.12 million at a Texas auction house which says it is the most expensive comic book ever sold.

If it’s been a while since you rebalanced your portfolio, it might be too heavy on growth-oriented U.S. stocks.

’Tis the season to put on some holiday music.

Food safety experts say that six crucial kitchen tools are the key to a safe and savory Thanksgiving dinner.

Traditional Christmas markets are opening across Germany, drawing revelers to enjoy mulled wine, grilled sausages, and festive attractions.

People with Thanksgiving travel plans may still feel on edge after the U.S. government shutdown that caused widespread flight cancellations and delays.

Bird flu and another disease have shrunk the U.S. turkey population to a 40-year low this year.

Christmas went on the auction block this week in Pennsylvania farm country in the form of a giant Christmas tree sale.

College football fight songs have stood the test of time, remaining a nostalgic part of the game.

Director Bong Joon Ho’s “Mickey 17” starring several versions of Robert Pattinson and Kevin Hart debuting a new comedy special on Netflix are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest say they’re changing the voting system of the popular musical extravaganza to ensure fairness.

Outerwear is essential during the colder months, but the winter weather doesn’t mean you can’t be fashionable.

Stone Roses and Primal Scream ex-bass player Gary Mounfield has died at age 63.

Law enforcement agencies have dismantled a sophisticated criminal network trafficking stolen cultural goods across Europe.

Students preparing to study abroad often have long checklists, but the experience of learning and living in another country can be challenging in unexpected ways.

A new advertisement inside the Grand Central subway station is filling the air with a seasonal scent.

Prada heir Lorenzo Bertelli is set to play a major strategic role as executive chairman of Versace following the Prada Group's 1.25 billion-euro deal to acquire its rival.

Maybe your car broke down, your computer was stolen, or you had a surprise visit to urgent care.

Meta has started notifying young Australians to download their digital histories and delete their accounts from Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

Sometimes our immune system runs amok and attacks the organ that makes us “us” — the brain.

A beloved Christmas tree tradition is returning to Manhattan this holiday season.

The rise of ChatGPT and other AI systems has transformed education, changing how students learn and study.

The 76th annual National Book Awards have been presented by the nonprofit National Book Foundation, with winners including Rabih Alameddine for fiction, Patricia Smith for poetry, and Omar El Akkad for nonfiction.

U.S. consumers who have had their fill of protein-enhanced cereal and ice cream are about to meet the next big food fad.

Today’s automakers continue to find utility in small spaces, producing subcompact SUVs that are both compact and practical.

Medicaid cuts are being blamed for the closure of a community health center in New Hampshire's White Mountains.

The head of the Louvre Museum says that new surveillance cameras and anti-intrusion systems will soon be installed at the Paris landmark after last month’s stunning crown jewels heist.