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After crash that killed 6 teens, NTSB chief says people underestimate marijuana’s impact on drivers

A horrific crash that killed six high school girls in Oklahoma two years ago has the head of the U.S.

Even with restrictive rules, swimsuit wars heat up in an Olympic year

Many couples in troubled Venezuela are breaking up as people make plans to migrate ahead of election

80-year-old LL Bean staple finds a new audience as a trendy bag

Darden Restaurants buys Tex-Mex chain Chuy’s for $605 million

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Don’t work in bed, and other tips for creating a peaceful sleep zone in a studio apartment

There’s a lot to be said for the work/play energy of a nice studio or other small apartment during the day.

Hikers and cyclists can now cross Vermont on New England’s longest rail trail, a year after floods

The longest rail trail in New England is open this summer for bike riders, hikers, horseback riders and others.

Tight budget? Edmunds highlights the least expensive cars and SUVs for 2024

If new car prices look daunting, don’t worry, there are plenty of affordable models to choose from that won’t break the bank.

Sue Bird Barbie: Mattel honors WNBA great with signature doll

WNBA great Sue Bird has been honored with a signature Barbie doll. Mattel announced Tuesday that it has issued a replica Barbie doll based on the basketball career of Bird.

A wind turbine is damaged off Nantucket Island. Searchers are combing beaches for debris

Wind developers off the touristy Massachusetts island of Nantucket have sent teams to search for debris after one of their wind turbine blades suffered damage.

Educators wonder how to teach the writings of Alice Munro in wake of daughter’s revelations

For decades, Robert Lecker has read, taught and written about Alice Munro, the Nobel laureate from Canada renowned for her short stories.

A sweet, native and nutritious snack from the garden? Look no further than blueberries

AP gardening writer Jessica Damiano has been growing dwarf blueberries for three years and her plants outside New York City are covered in green fruits right now.

Walmart retools its young adult clothing line in pursuit of fashion credibility

Walmart has spent three years overhauling its mix of adult apparel to make it stylish as well as sensible for middle America.

Trump’s escape from disaster by mere inches reveals a tiny margin with seismic impact

Former President Donald Trump had a narrow escape in Saturday’s assassination attempt - the projectile that whizzed toward him in an assassination attempt left the Republican presidential candidate with a bloodied right ear, initially shaken but otherwise unharmed and ready to continue his campaign.

Amazon Prime Day is a big event for scammers, experts warn

Amazon Prime Day is here. And experts are reminding consumers to be wary of scams. Deceptions such as phony emails from people impersonating online retailers like Amazon are nothing new.

Broiled pork tenderloin tenderized with fresh pineapple makes tacos al pastor a weeknight affair

Tacos al pastor is a dish from Mexico with Levantine roots stemming from the 19th century. That’s when Lebanese immigrants arrived in Mexico, bringing their tradition of vertical spits for roasting shawarma.

Burberry appoints a new CEO as the fashion house warns it expects a first-half operating loss

British luxury fashion house Burberry has appointed Joshua Schulman as its new chief executive officer.

In beachy Galveston, locals buckle down without power after Beryl’s blow during peak tourist season

Electricity will likely be out another week for hundreds of thousands of people in the Houston after Hurricane Beryl tore down trees and power lines.

King Charles III to visit Australia and Samoa as he recovers from cancer

King Charles III is preparing to visit Australia and Samoa in October, an itinerary that will span 12 time zones and test the monarch’s stamina as he recovers from cancer treatment.

Kate, the Princess of Wales, hands Carlos Alcaraz his Wimbledon trophy in a rare appearance for her

The Princess of Wales attended the men’s Wimbledon final at the All England Club and handed out the winner’s trophy to Carlos Alcaraz in only her second public appearance since announcing she was diagnosed with cancer.

Amazon Prime Day deals are almost here. Should you take advantage of them?

It’s summertime, and the bargains seem easy at a time when many consumer prices are high. July sales events have become a seasonal revenue driver for the retail industry since Amazon launched its first Prime Day in 2015.

Reviving Hollywood glamor of the silent movie era, experts piece together a century-old pipe organ

A pipe organ that provided the live music for silent movies in an ornate Detroit theater nearly a century ago is set to become the centerpiece of a performing arts center on a New York college campus.

One Tech Tip: Protecting yourself against SIM swapping

SIM-swapping is a growing form of identity theft that goes beyond hacking into an email or social media account. Cyber thieves take over your phone number.

What’s worse than thieves hacking into your bank account? When they steal your phone number, too

What’s worse than thieves hacking into your bank account? When they steal your phone number, too. Associated Press writer Fatima Hussein recently fell victim to a type of fraud known as port-out hijacking, also called SIM-swapping.

Delta Air Lines adopts new rules for flight attendant uniforms after Palestinian pin flap

Delta Air Lines is changing its employee uniform policy following a social media user’s outrage over two flight attendants photographed wearing Palestinian flag pins.