Lifestyle

19 hours ago in Lifestyle

Your morning coffee may be more than a half million years old

Using genes from coffee plants around the world, researchers built a family tree for the world's most popular type of coffee, known to scientists as Coffea arabica and to coffee lovers simply as "arabica."

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Are Americans feeling like they get enough sleep? Dream on, a new Gallup poll says

If you're feeling — YAWN — sleepy or tired while you read this and wish you could get some more shut-eye, you're not alone. A majority of Americans say they would feel better if they could have more sleep, according to a new poll.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Got kids? Here’s what to know about filing your 2023 taxes

There are a few tax tips parents of children 17 and under should keep in mind before filing, tax pros say. Here's what to know.

5 days ago in Lifestyle

Instagram begins blurring nudity in messages to protect teens and fight sexual extortion

Instagram says it's deploying new tools to protect young people and combat sexual extortion, including a feature that will automatically blur nudity in direct messages.

5 days ago in Lifestyle

US measles cases are up in 2024. What’s driving the increase?

Measles outbreaks in the U.S. and abroad are raising health experts' concern about the preventable, once-common childhood virus.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

Tax tips for college students and their parents

There are lots of things college students and their parents should keep in mind before filing their taxes, and while tax pros say it's great for college students to start filing their own forms, parents and students should double check everything carefully before anyone pushes the "submit" button.

6 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Two days after $1.3 billion Powerball drawing, the winning Oregon ticket holder remains unknown

The winner of the eighth-biggest lottery prize in U.S. history won't be announced for at least a couple more weeks until their ticket is verified and arrangements for the massive payment are made, Oregon lottery officials said Tuesday.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

Higher gas and rents keep US inflation elevated, likely delaying Fed rate cuts

Consumer inflation remained persistently high last month, boosted by gas, rents, auto insurance and other items, the government said Wednesday in a report that will likely give pause to the Federal Reserve as it considers how many — or even whether — to cut interest rates this year.

Sports

5 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Caitlin Clark taken No. 1 in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, as expected

Caitlin Clark admitted she was a bit nervous before being chosen with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, even though it was no surprise.

19 hours ago in Sports

Ethiopia’s Sisay Lemma wins Boston Marathon in runaway. Kenya’s Hellen Obiri repeats in women’s race

After running alone for most of the morning, Lemma held on down Boylston Street to finish in 2 hours, 6 minutes, 17 seconds — the 10th fastest time in the race's 128-year history.

1 day ago in Sports

A Manic Monday in the NHL features 7 of 8 games that could affect the playoff picture

Washington Capitals players run the gamut from being plugged into all the NHL playoff scenarios to having no clue what else is going on.

1 day ago in Sports

Inside the NBA numbers: Lots of comebacks, no home-court edge, 3s went up, scoring went down

It was the year of the comeback in the NBA. Teams rallied from at least 20 points down to win on 38 occasions in the regular season that concluded Sunday, by far the most in NBA history.

1 day ago in Sports

Scottie Scheffler unstoppable and wins another Masters green jacket

Scottie Scheffler spent more time looking at his feet than any of the white leaderboards at Augusta National, all of them showing what everyone was watching — a Masters champion again, the undisputed best player in golf.

1 day ago in Olympics, Sports

At birthplace of Olympics, performers at flame-lighting ceremony feel a pull of the ancient past

No one knows what music in ancient Greece sounded like or how dancers once moved. Every two years, a new interpretation of the ancient performance gets a global audience.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

Judge in sports betting case orders ex-interpreter for Ohtani to get gambling addiction treatment

A federal judge on Friday ordered the former longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani released on $25,000 bond and mandated he undergo gambling addiction treatment.

4 days ago in Sports

Kansas City Chiefs’ Rashee Rice surrenders to police on assault charge after high-speed crash

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice surrendered to police Thursday on charges including aggravated assault after he and another driver of a speeding sports car allegedly caused a crash involving a half-dozen vehicles on a Dallas highway last month.

National News

5 hours ago in National

Much of central US faces severe thunderstorm threat and possible tornadoes

Tens of millions of Americans stretching from Lincoln, Nebraska, to Baltimore could face strong thunderstorms Monday night through Wednesday, with tornadoes possible in some states.

6 hours ago in National

Donald Trump brings his campaign to the courthouse as his criminal hush money trial begins

Former President Donald Trump began his day as a criminal defendant lashing out at the judge and prosecutors, casting himself as a victim and angrily posting on social media.

6 hours ago in National

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down airport highways and key bridges in major US cities

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked roadways in Illinois, California, New York and the Pacific Northwest on Monday, temporarily shutting down travel into some of the nation's most heavily used airports, onto the Golden Gate and Brooklyn bridges and on a busy West Coast highway.

19 hours ago in National, Trending

It’s Tax Day. And your refund may be big this year

On this Tax Day, refunds are looking a bit bigger for taxpayers. According to the latest IRS statistics, the average income tax refund so far this season is $3,011, up $123 from last year. Two out of three taxpayers expect to receive a refund.

1 day ago in National

Trump’s history-making hush money trial starts Monday with jury selection

In a singular moment for American history, the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump begins Monday with jury selection.

Entertainment News

5 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

ABBA, Blondie, and the Notorious B.I.G. enter the National Recording Registry

New inductees into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress include ABBA 's 1976 album "Visitors," The Notorious B.I.G. 's 1994 album "Ready to Die," Blondie 's 1978 breakthrough "Parallel Lines" and Gene Autry's 1949 version of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."

19 hours ago in Entertainment

Cardi B, Queen Latifah and The Roots to headline the BET Experience concerts in Los Angeles

Cardi B, Queen Latifah and The Roots will headline concerts to celebrate the return of the BET Experience in Los Angeles just days before the 2024 BET Awards.

19 hours ago in Entertainment

Gun supervisor for ‘Rust’ movie gets 18 months in prison for fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on set

A movie weapons supervisor was sentenced to 18 months in prison in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film "Rust," during a hearing Monday in which tearful family members and friends gave testimonials that included calls for justice and a punishment that would instill greater accountability for safety on film sets.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Judge set to hear motion to dismiss rapper Travis Scott from lawsuit over deadly Astroworld concert

A judge in Texas is set to hear arguments Monday in rap star Travis Scott's request to be dismissed from a lawsuit over the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in Houston.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Divisive? Not for moviegoers. ‘Civil War’ declares victory at box office.

Alex Garland's provocative " Civil War " didn't only ignite the discourse. The film also inspired audiences to go to the cinemas this weekend where it surpassed expectations and earned $25.7 million in ticket sales in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.

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Local News

5 days ago in Local

More Manchester Clergy added to Sex Abuse List

Law enforcement has been notified of the reports concerning all 3 priests.

6 days ago in Local

Youth Center Sex Abuse Trial Underway

In the 7 years since David Meehan went to police, the state has launched an unprecedented criminal investigation into the facility.

6 days ago in Local

Iconic Aquarium Turtle Gets a Physical

The 500-pound reptile was hoisted from the aquarium's Giant Ocean Tank in an enormous crate on a chain.

1 week ago in Local

First Trial against Youth Detention Center Begins

The class-action suit was later dismissed, but Meehan’s individual case goes to trial beginning today.

2 weeks ago in Local

Another Spring Storm Heading our Way

The Department of Transportation says they're ready and that they will be constantly monitoring conditions.

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