When should you get a mammogram? Conflicting advice makes it hard to know

WASHINGTON (AP) – Deciding when to get routine mammograms is confusing. Some health groups recommend women begin at age 40 or 45 while another recently opted for age 50. They also differ on whether yearly or every other year is best.

Indonesia's first giant panda cub, Rio, is growing before his public debut

CISARUA, Indonesia (AP) – The first giant panda born in Indonesia squirmed as veterinarians checked his hearing and eyesight and confirmed the furry cub was growing and healthy Friday before his public debut later this month.

Such great heights: They're tall, they're proud - and they're getting together

SEATTLE (AP) – This story has legs. Very long ones. At a Seattle sports bar on a recent Saturday night, hundreds of very tall people got to experience something rare: blending in. Women in their highest heels craned their necks to look at someone taller.

Polish capital registers its first same-sex marriage

WARSAW, Poland (AP) – Poland’s capital, Warsaw, registered its first same-sex marriage on Thursday, implementing court rulings that require the country to recognize same-sex marriages registered abroad. The European Union’s highest court in November ordered Poland to register same-sex marriages.

Americans love their iPhones (though they wish they could live without them)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – The American obsession with the iPhone is complicated, as most love-hate relationships are. It sometimes seems like a talisman so magical that we can’t fathom living without all the pleasures and conveniences that it bestows almost anytime or anywhere.

The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe

STOCKHOLM (AP) – The coffee might be poured by a human hand, but behind the counter something far less traditional is calling the shots at an experimental cafe in Stockholm.

Slow-cooked, sticky-glazed pork ribs go with cucumber slaw

Slow-cooked pork ribs, grilled with a sticky glaze… you just can’t beat it! This recipe is from the “Quick Prep, Slow Cook” chapter of my cookbook, “Sam’s Eats.” It’s a very versatile chapter.

Do these four things before buying a hybrid in 2026

Does the high price of gas have you considering a hybrid for your next vehicle? We don’t blame you, especially if you drive a lot. Fortunately, there are lots of hybrids to choose from, and many don’t cost much more than their non-hybrid counterparts.

Adults relive the musical camaraderie of their youth at band camps

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – As a high school student in the 1970s, Lori Guess looked forward to packing up her oboe for a summer music camp in Sidney, Maine. The lakeside location and loon calls appealed to her, and it was a chance to connect with kindred spirits.