Ice cream was a rare and expensive treat for centuries because of the difficulty of storing ice.

Companies that secretly vary prices based on how much they think individual customers will pay could face federal charges under a proposed Federal Trade Commission policy.

The first New World screwworm outbreak in Texas in 60 years is hindering efforts to move rescued dogs and cats out of crowded animal shelters to states where they would be adopted.

Everyone has different priorities when it comes to choosing a new set of wheels, but if saving money is high on your list, buying a lightly used car is one way to keep more of your cash.

Jason Arday, who was once celebrated as Cambridge University’s youngest Black professor, was found dead last week after weeks of news stories presenting evidence that he was a plagiarist and fabulist.

A restaurant in Beijing is preserving culinary traditions associated with China’s imperial court, from pastries once served to emperors to techniques passed down through generations of chefs.

The evaporative cooler was an essential invention perfected in the U.S. before central air conditioning became mainstream.

OpenAI is launching a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers.

Kimie Smothermon runs the Guinea Pig Sanctuary in Salisbury, Massachusetts, caring for nearly 400 guinea pigs.

Of the thousands of lawsuits Meta faces over child safety on its platforms, none may be more consequential than one going to trial this week in California.

It’s not all about short-legged speed when 150 corgis gather for an international race celebrating the little dogs.

A small but growing body of research shows that GLP-1 drugs often used to treat obesity may also work for the hormonal disorder known as PMOS.

What happens when two distinctly American icons, fast food and cars, collide.

The Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey has created a global fan event called “A Very Laufey Day.”.

Summertime, the dreamy ideal of lazy days, is fading.

Time is a concept that varies across cultures and history.

As traumatic injuries and deaths continue to surge among the youngest e-bike riders, officials across the country are taking different paths to tackle a growing epidemic.

Try these DIY car care hacks to make your vehicle shine

A Powerball ticket sold in western Illinois has won a $1 billion jackpot.

Marathon organizers are adjusting to warmer race conditions caused by climate change.

A new AP-Ipsos poll finds Americans overwhelmingly see major benefits to children playing organized sports, but higher-income families are more likely to participate.

The metallic screech followed by a sad excuse for a bang.

Google on Wednesday unveiled its latest lineup of Pixel phones, with slimmer cameras that include more a powerful zoom and artificial intelligence features designed to help users accomplish things with fewer taps and swipes.

New trend uses ‘LARPing’ to call out inauthenticity

Before you head to the dealership for your next car, read this first — because if the car you want is on this list, you might be out of luck.

Sorry, North America.

Most people have trouble sleeping for the first time in a new place.

The documentary “Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear” explores the life of the Blink-182 drummer, focusing on his resilience after a life-altering plane crash.

Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.

Democratic New York congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is freezing her eggs as she decides her next political moves.

As Silicon Valley invents the artificial-intelligence future, a growing community of hobbyists is preserving the classic computers that helped launch the digital revolution.

Traveling with a baby can be daunting, especially on long-distance flights and international trips.

U.S. adults are using artificial intelligence for financial guidance, but it’s far from the most trusted source of advice.

Zendaya, Kylie Jenner and Demi Moore have all walked the red carpet in Fecal Matter.

Keith Hallegua and Elias Josephai are among the last Jews in Kochi, India, a community with roots dating back centuries.

Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare cancer, has died at 26.

Businesses and communities are rolling out the red carpet for dogs

WK Kellogg said Thursday that it will remove artificial colors from all its cereals by the end of this year.

Virtual interviews and casual work environments are making it harder for job candidates to know what to wear to interviews.

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly noticing the impact of extreme heat on their lives, and they say much of that shift is happening in the West and Midwest.

It’s a hallmark of our increasingly connected world — there’s seemingly always something to say, an opinion or feeling or critique to express.

Whether you’re pulling a fishing boat to the lake, a camper to the mountains, or a car trailer to the track, choosing the right SUV can make every trip easier and safer.

Scientists at a biotech company have used gene editing to create two hypoallergenic beagles that don't trigger allergies.

Jetstar plans to charge passengers for using overhead compartments starting February 2027.

When CBS ended “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” earlier this year, it also shuttered the program’s robust music offerings.

The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences have finalized a settlement over “poaching” and exit fees.

One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older.

Backpacks often become too heavy for kids, as students carry laptops, textbooks and more.

The Netherlands and Germany are suffering the consequences of a European heat wave that has brought dought and sparked devastating wildfires in France, Spain, Portugal, Crete and elsewhere.

Trout need cool water to survive.

In parts of the U.S. where venomous snakes are more common, training programs aim to protect pets from getting bitten.

The Fifth Amendment is part of the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights and protects against self-incrimination.

Three-row SUVs are staples of American family life, offering an ideal balance of size, space and utility.

The St. Vincent Behavioral Health Campus in Los Angeles was built in 1856 and has been closed since 2020.

Newly released audio tapes appear to show Joe Biden sharing classified information with a biographer and sometimes claiming memory lapses during interviews that occurred before his election to the presidency in 2020.

Many people throw away food based on confusing expiration labels like “Best By” or “Sell By.”.

Immo Feldmer continues the ancient tradition of charcoal burning in Germany's Harz Mountains.

In 1984, the Skynet of "The Terminator" films were science fiction.

World War II’s D-Day landing beaches in northern France and the iconic Mount Olympus in Greece were among the sites added to the World Heritage List on Sunday at a U.N. committee meeting in South Korea reviewing dozens of nominations.

A van has slammed into people gathered for Berlin’s famed LGBTQ+ event, killing one person, injuring at least 16 others and prompting police to call off the celebrations and a concert in the German capital hours after they had begun.

A growing trend called “teen takeovers” where scores of young people converge on small areas have raised safety concerns in cities across the United States, and prompted officials to develop strategies to control the trend.

Jet lag threatens to turn even a dream vacation into a slog.

Economics has a term for what U.S. grocery prices have done in recent years.

Living through the biggest jump in grocery prices in a half-century has many Americans changing their eating and food shopping habits.

Chef Val Cantú and his team at Californios in San Francisco have earned a historic third Michelin star, the first for a Mexican restaurant worldwide.

Consumers already feeling pinched since the Iran war started may feel more pain after oil prices pushed past $100 a barrel.

The passionate fandom Ghibli tends to inspire is well-documented.

Riding a bicycle can be a healthy, enjoyable and affordable way to get to work.

In a story published on July 22, 2026, about spicy cocktails, The Associated Press gave erroneous or unclear measurements for ingredients in three recipes.

The Lexus ES and Mercedes-Benz CLA are two luxury sedans you might be familiar with.

The Louvre's Apollo gallery is reopening to the public for the first time since last year's crown jewels heist.

President Donald Trump says Trump Accounts could lift children out of poverty and help more Americans invest in the stock market.

Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will begin Tuesday, allowing players there to compete for the same massive jackpots as U.S. players.

Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities can hedge inflation, manage risk, and protect retirement income.

Iridescent green beetles native to Japan have invaded Italy, damaging orchards and vineyards.

According to an Associated Press analysis, more than 4.2 million people across the country defaulted on student loans between April 2025 and March 2026.

Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance have welcomed their fourth child.

Madonna opened the World Cup halftime show with her 2000 dance-pop hit “Music,” joined by star Brazilian soccer players of yesteryear, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.

When the air is smoky from burning wildfires, health experts say to stay indoors.

In Japan, the Gion Matsuri festival brings towering floats to the streets in Shinto religious processions that are rooted in rituals dating back more than 1,000 years and that were intended to ward off epidemics.

Mount Olympus, the mythological home of ancient Greece’s 12 Olympian gods, may soon join UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

The more choices you have, the better, right.

From across borders and across oceans, they came to the United States to watch soccer.

Big U.S. restaurant chains don’t get linked to foodborne illness outbreaks often.

To get in the spirit for the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, The Associated Press has made a themed playlist.

For more than two centuries, a fallen Revolutionary War soldier was unknown and unnoticed.

The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the United States.

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When wildfires burn, smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, posing risks to those breathing it.

The twice-yearly changing of the clocks could be a thing of the past if legislation currently in Congress that calls for permanent daylight time makes it through.

Car buyers looking to save money in 2026 can stretch their budgets by shopping strategically.

The British government has announced plans for a six-hour social media curfew from midnight for 16- and 17-year-olds.

Hundreds of people gather in Beijing’s parks every morning to practice tai chi and other traditional exercises.

FIFA has announced a star-studded lineup for the closing ceremony of the World Cup.

If there’s one group likely to be experiencing the most consternation over inflation and economic uncertainty, it’s those who have just retired or are about to.

Many people will experience a serious injury or medical condition at some point in their lives.

Fermented foods are trending, but experts say they are not all the same.

Erling Haaland has become a social media sensation during the World Cup.

A week after Taylor Swift’s star-studded wedding to Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden, fans still have not seen verified photos of the ceremony, Swift’s dress or the celebration inside.

The Bayeux Tapestry has returned to England for the first time in nearly 1,000 years.