A beach break in Nigeria's Lagos too expensive for many

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) – Weekends for Mukthar Oladunmade since he was a child have typically featured a visit to the beach. In the ceaselessly bustling city of Lagos, he prefers to unwind on the breezy Atlantic shoreline that nearly surrounds the city.

Japan enshrines male-only succession for the shrinking imperial family

TOKYO (AP) – Japan’s parliament enacted a historic revision to the 19th-century Imperial House Law on Friday by insisting only paternal-lineage men can become emperor, sparking concern that the measure could doom the already shrinking imperial family.

One Tech Tip: How to avoid texting thumb

One Tech Tip: How to avoid texting thumb

How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires

When wildfires burn, smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, posing risks to those breathing it. Fires burning in one state can make the air worse several states away, and wildfires in Canada can send smoke into U.S. cities.

Women are dying in Africa as US ramps up its global battle against abortion

KISUMU, Kenya (AP) – For decades, U.S. anti-abortion groups have lobbied domestically and abroad for restricting access to abortion. In the U.S., their biggest success was the reversal of Roe v. Wade. Now, the Trump administration is delivering new momentum to the movement exporting “family values” to nations overseas.

Blood test can help identify healthy people at high risk for Alzheimer's disease

WASHINGTON (AP) – A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer’s symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers reported Wednesday.

UK unveils plans for social media curfew for older teens

LONDON (AP) – The British government announced plans Wednesday to introduce a six-hour social media curfew from midnight for 16- and 17-year-olds – though they will be able to override the proposed default setting.

This is how to stretch your new car buying dollars in 2026, according to Edmunds

With new-vehicle prices hovering near record highs and monthly payments consuming a growing share of household budgets, many shoppers are looking for ways to make every car-buying dollar go further. And with ample options for where, when and how to buy, it’s not hard to do.

Tai Chi practitioners seek balance in fast-paced Beijing

Tai Chi practitioners seek balance in fast-paced Beijing