Teens embrace social media and influencers for news but remain skeptical

NEW YORK (AP) – Teenagers are more inclined than their elders to get news from nontraditional sources such as social media and influencers, heralding a generational shift in how people seek out information. A national study by the Media Insight Project finds 36% of U.S. adults say they get news from social media at least once a day.

Did you find an animal nesting near your house? Here's what to do

For four years, a mallard has nested behind a bush near the front door of Caitlin Deal’s home in a Minneapolis-St. Paul suburb, offering an up-close glimpse of nature for her young son and lessons for how people can coexist with wildlife.

At the track, and behind the scenes, women make the Kentucky Derby happen

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Just 17 women have trained a horse that ran in one of the first 151 renditions of the Kentucky Derby. Only six women have ridden in the race.

'The Devil Wears Prada 2' puts a spotlight on Italy's fashion capital

MILAN (AP) – Prada may have a title role in “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” which premieres in Italy’s fashion capital on Thursday, but fashion at large gets a spotlight and Milan a supporting role.

Trump reclassifies medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump’s acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.

Sweden's second-hand clothing swaps offer trendy way to cut waste

STOCKHOLM (AP) – Alva Palosaari Sundman scoured the racks of secondhand clothes in Stockholm for hours in search of the right pair of pre-owned jeans.

Beyoncé, Bezos, baubles and bustiers: What to know about the 2026 Met Gala

NEW YORK (AP) – Fashionistas knew this already: “Fashion is Art.” But how will Met Gala guests interpret that dress code at this year’s extravaganza? Last year’s theme, “Tailored For You,” led to a lot of great suits; this year’s promises to produce some truly flamboyant attire as guests mount the famous carpeted steps on May 4.

Edmunds: These are the best midsize trucks for off-roading in 2026

Automakers have been introducing an increasing number of off-road-capable variants of their pickups. These trucks come with a slew of upgraded components that greatly enhance a truck’s ability to climb up hills and clamber over rocks without sustaining damage.

A spiced nuts and seeds recipe from plant-based 'Family Kitchen' cookbook

This recipe is excerpted from the cookbook “Linda McCartney’s Family Kitchen.” Linda was ahead of her time on plant-based eating in the ’80s and ’90s – today, it is much easier to follow a plant-forward lifestyle than when she wrote her first cookbooks.