ATLANTA (AP) — A group of Buddhist monks is persevering in their walking trek across much of the U.S. to promote peace, even after two of its members were injured when a truck hit their escort vehicle.
After starting their walk in Fort Worth, Texas, on Oct. 26, the group of about two dozen ...
NEW YORK (AP) — The year's first supermoon and meteor shower will sync up in January skies, but the light from one may dim the other.
The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Friday night into Saturday morning, according to the American Meteor Society. In dark skies during the peak, skygazers ...
NEW YORK (AP) — They're ready to embark on 2026.
Three more dog breeds joined the American Kennel Club's roster of recognized breeds on Tuesday, making them eligible for many U.S. dog shows and likely increasing their visibility to the pet-loving public.
One of the newcomers is a terrier ...
LEXINGTON, Neb. (AP) — On a frigid day after Mass at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in rural Nebraska, worshippers shuffled into the basement and sat on folding chairs, their faces barely masking the fear gripping their town.
A pall hung over the room just as it hung over the holiday season in ...
It's been a rollercoaster of a year for U.S. trade policy.
President Donald Trump launched a barrage of new tariffs in 2025, plunging the U.S. into trade wars with nearly every country in the world. Volley after volley of threats and steeper import taxes often arrived erratically — with ...
NEW YORK (AP) — When Cami Teacoach's son turned three she set out to find volunteer opportunities they could do together. He made Valentine cards for senior citizens. They hiked and picked up trash. He helped harvest produce at community gardens and made seed balls out of mud, throwing them ...
When the ball drops on New Year’s Eve in New York City, it will sparkle in red, white and blue, ushering in 2026 and kicking off months of celebrations for the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday.
The patriotic touches at this year's Times Square gathering, including a second confetti drop, ...
While it may be highly divisive, eggnog remains a staple of the holiday season. Smithsonian Magazine reports that Americans consume approximately 240 million cups of creamy, nutmeg-flavored eggnog each year. From classic nog to modern flavors, this drink is a holiday must-have.
Made with cream ...
Atmospheric rivers are massive plumes of moisture carried across the sky that can dump heavy rains or snow over land.
Here’s a look at the phenomenon:
Where do atmospheric rivers come from?
Atmospheric rivers generally form in tropical regions, where warm temperatures can cause water vapor ...
It feels simple: You shop, find something you want and click to buy. It shows up today, overnight or tomorrow. We’ve gotten used to that speed. But that convenience comes with a climate cost.
Multiple factors shape the environmental toll of a delivery. These include the distance from a ...