It's called the 'Winter Arc.' And for some, it's replacing New Year's resolutions
Jan 02, 2025
New York (AP) — A new year is the time to set new goals. Yet studies have shown that most people don’t tend to uphold their New Year’s resolutions much past the first month. In an attempt to reframe…
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The world population will be 8.09 billion on New Year's Day after a 71 million increase in 2024
Dec 31, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The world population increased by more than 71 million people in 2024 and will be 8.09 billion people on New Year's Day, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released Monday. The 0.9%…
Nasty norovirus is back in full force with US cases of the stomach virus surging
Dec 30, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Cases of a wretched stomach bug are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to government data. The most recent numbers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show…
Snow, ice and strong winds make for dangerous conditions in upper Midwest
Dec 20, 2024
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A fast-moving winter storm brought snow, ice, strong winds and bitter cold to much of the upper Midwest, snarling traffic in the Twin Cities and forcing North Dakota officials to shut…
Invasive 'murder hornets' are wiped out in the US, officials say
Dec 19, 2024
SEATTLE (AP) — The world's largest hornet, an invasive breed dubbed the “murder hornet” for its dangerous sting and ability to slaughter a honey bee hive in a matter of hours, has been declared eradicated…
Event promoters, hotels and lodging sites soon will have to disclose extra fees up front
Dec 18, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday said it will soon require hotels, vacation rental platforms and live event promoters to disclose any fees up front when they list prices. The FTC said consumers often see…
Jay-Z's lawyer says accuser's rape claim is 'provably, demonstrably false'
Dec 17, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — An attorney defending Jay-Z against the rape allegation brought against him last week by an unnamed woman outlined a range of evidence Monday that he said showed the accuser’s account to…
Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam ball sells for $1.56 million at auction
Dec 16, 2024
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) — Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series has sold for $1.56 million at auction. The bidding at SCP Auctions went into the late hours of…
Trump is named Time's Person of the Year and rings the New York Stock Exchange's opening bell
Dec 13, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump rang the opening bell Thursday at the New York Stock Exchange after being recognized for the second time by Time magazine as its person of the year. The honors for the businessman-turned-politician…
Wisconsin kayaker who faked his death and fled the country is charged after returning to US
Dec 12, 2024
GREEN LAKE, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man who faked his own drowning and left his wife and three children for Eastern Europe willingly returned to the U.S. after four months and was charged Wednesday with obstructing…