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Collins Dictionary chooses 'mogging' as its 2026 word of the year

LONDON (AP) — Collins Dictionary has named "mogging” — a slang word meaning to outshine someone or somethin...

Monarch butterflies get tiny trackers to help scientists follow their mysterious migration

As a child, Rebeca Quiñonez-Piñón wondered where monarch butterflies stop for a meal and a night's...

8 innovative gifts meant to change up how we drive, cook, sleep and more

There are many great gifts to give this holiday season , but only the truly special will make the recipien...

Holiday gifts for movie lovers, from Robert Pattinson nesting dolls to a podcast's perfume

Let’s start with the bad news: That A24 Dior T-shirt that you may have seen on Robert Pattinson and...

8 gardening and garden-themed gifts for the holidays, from tools to smart tech

Give the gardener on your list a little green this holiday season . From clever tools to practical...

The griller. The baker. The pizza maker. Gifts for these and other kinds of cooks

When shopping for the cooking enthusiasts in your life this holiday season , one secret is choosing...

Craft gifts for the person on your list who prefers to work with their hands

This holiday season, let the appeal of screen-free activities serve as gift-giving inspiration for th...

From cozy board books to spooky manors, these kids’ titles top the 2026 holiday gift list

It's the holiday season , and when you get tired of endless clothes racks, toy displays and internet...

A medley of 12 holiday gifts for the music lover in your life

Is the music lover in your life tough to shop for? No longer! We've got you covered. Here’s a gif...

Karl Bushby embraces emotional mother as he completes his 28-year, 31,000-mile walk around world

HULL, England (AP) — Karl Bushby embraced his weeping mother in his arms Monday as he returned to his...

Amateur historian’s look into murderous pirate finds New York beach namesake may have helped

WANTAGH, N.Y. (AP) — An amateur historian has stumbled upon a provocative clue to the enduring mystery...

Director calls revival of ‘In the Heights’ at NY City Center a ‘balm for these times’

NEW YORK (AP) — David Mendizábal vividly remembers sitting in the audience for the final performances...

Heidi Klum reveals Halloween costume as her iconic party marks 25 years

Heidi Klum underwent a bloody transformation to become a giant, gruesome severed hand for her annual...

November highlights Native American cultures, from salmonberry picking to traditional tattoos

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Fawn Douglas puts an urban spin on traditional basketmaking. Instead of using desert...

Houdini’s centennial spotlight: A newly published essay and a fresh fight over when and how he died

NEW YORK (AP) — A century after his death, Harry Houdini remains a man we're still trying to learn...

Norway turns to toilet humor after Trump bashes Scandinavian country

Norway has turned to a bit of toilet humor in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments...

Black literary luminary Ralph Ellison's works have a new home at Bard College

NEW YORK (AP) — Bard College, the private liberal arts school in New York's Hudson Valley, is now home...

Generations of anglers have made the pilgrimage to Montauk to catch striped bass

MONTAUK, N.Y. (AP) — On most October nights, fishing guide Bill Wetzel can be found navigating the shore...

For many, striped bass fishing is a way of life. But the iconic species could face collapse

MONTAUK, N.Y. (AP) — Striped bass fishing has been Bill Jakob's passion for more than 60 years, and...

'Dixie' map that divided the US into North and South fetches nearly $1 million at auction

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The hand-drawn map showing the Mason-Dixon Line that eventually divided free...

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