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Target to reduce number of stores carrying Pride-themed merchandise after last year's backlash
NEW YORK (AP) — Target confirmed Friday that it won't carry Pride Month merchandise at all stories this spring after the discount retailer experienced backlash and lower sales over its collection honoring LGBTQ+ communities.
May 10, 2024 9:15 AM
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Liam and Olivia are still the most popular US baby names, and Mateo makes his debut on the list
WASHINGTON (AP) — Liam and Olivia have for a fifth year together topped the list of baby names for brand new boys and girls born in the U.S. in 2023. And Mateo joins the top 10 baby names list for the first time.
May 10, 2024 9:15 AM
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For Israel’s contestant, the Eurovision Song Contest comes with tight security, boos and cheers
MALMO, Sweden (AP) — Eden Golan is in Sweden for the Eurovision Song Contest , but she isn't seeing much of the country. The 20-year-old Israeli singer is surrounded by security as she travels between hotel and the contest venue in the city of Malmo.
May 10, 2024 8:29 AM
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Grupo Frontera's hybrid Mexican music went global. On a new album, their genre-melding has no limits
NEW YORK (AP) — A lot can happen in two years. Just ask Grupo Frontera, who released their highly anticipated sophomore album, “Jugando Que No Pasa Nada,” Friday.
May 10, 2024 8:26 AM
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Technology crushing human creativity? Apple's new iPad ad has struck a nerve online
NEW YORK (AP) — A newly released ad promoting Apple's new iPad Pro has struck quite a nerve online.
May 10, 2024 8:08 AM
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Bob Ross' legacy lives on in new 'The Joy of Painting' series
A new generation can learn how to paint happy trees and to make happy accidents with a TV series teaching the Bob Ross -method of painting using some of the prolific artist's work that have never been seen before.
May 10, 2024 7:34 AM
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Spending on home renovations slows, but high remodeling costs mean little relief in sight for buyers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Homeowners have been spending more on home renovations in recent years, as high interest rates and stubbornly high inflation drove up costs for everything from flooring to refrigerators.
May 10, 2024 6:12 AM
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Countries struggle to draft 'pandemic treaty' to avoid mistakes made during COVID
GENEVA (AP) — After the coronavirus pandemic triggered once-unthinkable lockdowns, upended economies and killed millions , leaders at the World Health Organization and worldwide vowed to do better in the future.
May 10, 2024 4:01 AM
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Japanese game maker Sega Sammy sells resort to US fund
TOKYO (AP) — Sega Sammy is selling its resort complex Seagaia to Fortress Investment Group of the U.S., the Japanese entertainment company said Friday.
May 9, 2024 11:16 PM
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What to stream this weekend: Zac Efron, Indigo Girls, 'Dark Matter,' 'Mother of the Bride'
Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White starring in the family wrestling dynasty in “The Iron Claw" and Brooke Shields playing the unwitting title role in the romantic comedy “Mother of the Bride” on Netflix are some of the new television, movies, music and
May 9, 2024 9:58 PM
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