OB-GYN group makes vaccine recommendations for first time

A prominent OB-GYN group announced vaccine recommendations on Wednesday that differ from what the U.S. government advises. The immunization schedule is specifically for pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women. It aligns with prior recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Teens' reading and math scores have stagnated, US test results show

WASHINGTON (AP) – Younger students have regained ground academically after the pandemic’s disruptions, while older students’ test scores continue to stagnate, according to the latest testing data released by the federal government.

Edmunds' five best used performance cars for less than $25,000

If you like the idea of owning a fun-to-drive car but can’t afford a new one, this summer is an ideal time to consider buying used. Right now, quite a few performance cars that might have been out of reach for you when new can be had for less than $25,000 on the used market.

How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat

As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait.

A raucous Copenhagen crowd cheers Denmark's 2026 Mullet Championship

COPENHAGEN (AP) – Business in the front, party in the back. A packed Danish crowd celebrated on Saturday the much-maligned but enduring mullet hairstyle, defined by very short hair at the front and longer hair at the back. Denmark’s raucous 2026 Mullet Championship attracted 12 well-coiffed competitors.

With Oval Office replica and skyline views of Chicago, Obama's new museum is political and personal

CHICAGO (AP) – Former President Barack Obama’s influence in his presidential museum runs deep, from the location on Chicago’s South Side to textured stone adorning its dramatic tower to striped reading chairs that resemble ones in his own home. The Obama Presidential Center opens to the general public on Juneteenth after a celebratory dedication in Chicago with dignitaries.

Soccer great Pelé's legacy shines on in his one-time home ahead of the World Cup

SANTOS, Brazil (AP) – As the FIFA World Cup approaches, the image of one of Brazil’s most recognizable footballers lives on in Santos, the one-time home of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, far better known as Pelé.

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit placed on a lung transplant list

OSLO, Norway (AP) – Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on a lung transplant list, Norway’s Royal Court said in a statement. Mette-Marit, 52, was diagnosed in 2018 with pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive disease that damages and scars lung tissue. It can cause serious breathing problems, and there is no known cure.

Whales to move from shuttered Marineland park to US and Spain

TORONTO (AP) – Canada’s government endorsed a plan Wednesday to move the last remaining captive whales from a shuttered theme park in Ontario to aquariums in the United States and Spain – a plan that could save them from mass euthanasia if the deal goes through.