Schools are often a hub for food waste: Parts of lunches brought from home don’t get eaten, or perhaps the cafeteria menu isn’t all that appetizing.

Awkwafina has taken a surprising turn in her career by diving into the culinary world.

The new Met Gala exhibit will examine ordinary items and materials like jeans, puffer jackets and plastic and how fashion designers transform them.

The National Toy Hall of Fame has inducted bingo, Care Bears, the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the humble playground slide.

Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has become the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate — a significant milestone for Muslim Americans.

British Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has asked regulators to scrutinize Sky's proposed takeover of ITV’s media and entertainment arm.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L and Dodge Durango share corporate roots and similar pricing, but they target very different three-row SUV buyers.

People prone to seasonal depression are bracing themselves as winter approaches.

Collins Dictionary has named "mogging" as its word of the year.

Some holiday gifts are meant to make life easier in innovative ways.

There are plenty of gifts for movie lovers this holiday season.

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the gardener in your life.

One good way to shop for holiday gifts for cooking enthusiasts is to focus on their culinary passions.

This holiday season, let the appeal of screen-free activities serve as gift inspiration for the new and veteran crafters on your shopping list.

The holiday season is a great time to escape into a bookstore and find the perfect gift for kids.

Is the music lover in life tough to shop for.

Senegal is hosting the Youth Olympic Games, but many locals feel disconnected from the event.

People signing up for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act for 2027 should expect higher premiums and fewer options.

For the first time in a dozen years, a leading OB-GYN group has updated its guidance on managing hot flashes, night sweats, sleep changes and other disruptive symptoms that often come along with menopause.

Greenland has opened a new international airport, seeking to lure visitors from around the world as the Arctic island looks toward eventual independence from Denmark.

A successful retirement depends on income, spending, taxes, and flexibility, not a seven-figure balance.

First Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov in the original series during the 1960s, died at age 90.

Generations of fishermen have come to Montauk, New York, to fish for striped bass, but the fish are in the midst of a decline.

Striped bass are in decline on the East Coast and fishermen and scientists are in a race to save the iconic sport fish.

It reared its bony head in 2020, during that first, chaotic pandemic year that was rife with grief and fear but also toilet paper hoarding and questionable lockdown-inspired purchases.

Get ready to fall back.

The New Jersey town that helped birth “The Addams Family” is embracing its ghoulish legacy.

The Vatican is opening a celebration of the popemobile.

The growing supply of used EVs has made electric SUVs more accessible to shoppers who don’t want to spend new-car money.

High schoolers protesting in France say that it’s a giant and frustrating struggle to make themselves heard.

Halloween enthusiasts are seeking "real" scares at a former psychiatric hospital and funeral home.

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices.

Some campuses and workplaces are trying to foster more smiling and positivity, and experts say it can go a long way.

Harry Styles' residency at Madison Square Garden has drawn tens of thousands of fans eager for an exclusive experience.

Lifelong Orioles fan Rick Taylor has spent 28 years collecting tickets from every game of Cal Ripken Jr.’s 2,632-game streak.

Scientists have traced Vincent van Gogh's “The Starry Night” to a celestial scene that suggests a new date for one of the world's most famous paintings.

The beloved children's musician Raffi continues to charm audiences with his timeless songs.

The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending a tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.

Choosing a full-size pickup truck is harder in 2027.

It's called “stringing” or “looping,” depending on what part of North Carolina you're from.

There are ways patients can try to improve their chances of getting organ transplants.

The Orionid meteor shower, caused by remnants from Halley’s comet, peaks this week.

A car crash destroyed a 25-year-old Phoenix woman's small intestine, leaving her dependent on IV nutrition and often too sick to get out of bed.

In Barcelona, a group called Grandmas Cooking Barcelona offers visitors a chance to cook and eat traditional Spanish food.

It’s an icon, the small white receptacle made from a single piece of cardboard folded into a trapezoid-shaped box.

Six Flags Over Georgia has opened for the first time since a man fell to his death from the Goliath roller coaster.

Kirill Petrenko and the Berlin Philharmonic face a big challenge.

In the midterm elections, meat has become a surprising political battleground.

Americans have a new sunscreen option for the first time in over 25 years.

New York City is moving toward a ban on the more-than-150-year-old horse-drawn carriage industry, with local lawmakers poised to approve a proposal to wind down the iconic, old-timey attraction following the death of a teenage tourist in Central Park.

The building that houses London’s oldest restaurant has been donated to Europe’s biggest conservation charity.

Kelly Clarkson's recent dispute with a Brooklyn store highlights the power dynamics between celebrities and everyday people.

A man who fell to his death from a roller coaster at an Atlanta-area amusement park was not the first to die on such a ride in recent years.

Witnesses watched in horror as a man riding a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia was ejected from his seat and fell to his death.

The Pentagon’s plan to livestream Nidal Malik Hasan’s firing-squad execution creates a parenting challenge that extends well beyond the broadcast.

Adult acne can be just as bad as teenage breakouts, but there are ways to treat it.

It began with a hijacked wedding photo shoot and turned into a very unexpected but exciting trip across the world.

Nearly one in four adults in the United States provide care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities, and that number is on the rise.

Automakers will debut some interesting new models in the next six months.

A new Dolly Parton hotel and museum offers fans a look at the multifaceted singer, actor, entertainer and philanthropist, right in the heart of Nashville.

Graceland, Elvis Presley's iconic home, continues to captivate fans decades after his death.

McDonald’s is facing a federal lawsuit that alleges its AI-enhanced pricing tool violates antitrust laws because it shares nonpublic data with competing franchisees.

The National Book Award finalists have been announced, with authors like Edwidge Danticat and Valeria Luiselli in the spotlight.

Lessons for retirees and preretirees on target-date funds, TIPS funds, and asking for help.

In her new cookbook, “Have You Eaten Yet.

Ming-Na Wen's acting breakthrough was in the 1993 film adaptation of Amy Tan’s novel “The Joy Luck Club.”.

Oprah Winfrey has chosen Amanda Rizkalla's debut novel, “Hungered,” as her new book club pick.

Matthieu Blazy has introduced a new twist to Chanel's iconic suit by using “smocked tweed” that stretches like sportswear.

Starbucks is facing a consumer lawsuit over claims that the protein drinks labeled as “sugar-free” on its cafe menus may actually contain more sugar than a Reese’s peanut butter cup.

A new study from PEN America reveals that there were nearly 12,000 book bans in public schools over the past year, the highest since tracking began five years ago.

Doctors nationwide have warned for years that energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine that can seriously harm children.

Jake Hutzler spends his workdays directing planes from an airport tower.

AriZona Iced Tea has long been a symbol of childhood autonomy and simple pleasures.

The lengthy campaigns to protect kids on social media offer some lessons for those looking to protect children using artificial intelligence.

Saint Laurent dazzles with a river of gold at Paris Fashion Week, featuring a glossy black runway and a shimmering Eiffel Tower in the background.

Experts say now is an ideal time to get a flu shot, before influenza starts spreading widely.

Thousands of gem enthusiasts visit the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, each year.

Cody Conrod wants to help others enter the increasingly expensive world of professional gaming after he dropped out of eighth grade to pursue esports.

Chloé's latest show at Paris Fashion Week features lingerie, lace and fishermen’s coats, drawing attention amid a challenging time for luxury brands.

Professional headshots are like virtual handshakes: They introduce people to to a vast audience for their ideas as well as potential clients, collaborators or employers.

Americans are increasingly using buy now, pay later plans for everyday expenses like groceries and bills.

Spring has arrived in the Southern Hemisphere, and even Chile's Atacama Desert is blossoming.

A cafe in northern Serbia has unusual hosts.

Martial arts schools in China’s Wudang Mountains pass on traditions shaped by Taoist thought to new generations of Chinese and international practitioners.

Stella McCartney has declared war on the fishing industry at Paris Fashion Week.

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Single-earner families should look beyond today’s budget and consider retirement savings, emergency funding, workforce reentry, and future Social Security benefits.

Not everyone wants or needs a third-row seat, but a midsize SUV is undeniably appealing for its extra interior room and utility.

Carnegie Mellon University announced Wednesday that hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin is donating $3 billion, with the bulk of the money to be used to start a new campus in Miami that will focus on societal challenges.

A journalist has been crowned king of a traditional monarchy that lost its onetime “boy king” last month.

Parents of Head Start preschoolers are lobbying lawmakers on Capitol Hill, worried proposed changes by the Trump administration threaten the backbone of the federal preschool program.

Many churches across America have roadside signs with frequently changing messages that range from the practical to the witty to the profound.

There's a program in Indiana for people with physical or intellectual disabilities to learn how to dance.

Malaysia is pushing to take durian beyond its roadside stalls and family orchards to convince fans of the spiky fruit that its varieties are worth seeking out.

Jennifer Lopez has brought her diva wattage to Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring Summer 2027 runway show.

Demna has shifted focus from strict archetypes to Gucci's luxe heritage in his second collection, previewed Friday at Milan Fashion Week.

Communities worldwide are dedicating Friday to honoring Dolly Parton.

Cardi B adds star power to Milan Fashion Week as she arrives at the Roberto Cavalli runway show.

Milan's fashion scene is seeing creative directors shake things up at iconic houses.

KFC has been taking a licking in its home market from fried chicken rivals like Raising Cane’s.