As UFOs go mainstream, what alien life might mean for religion

LOS ANGELES (AP) – In “Disclosure Day,” out Friday, Steven Spielberg is once again inviting audiences to ponder the existence of extraterrestrial life – and the implications it would have for religion on Earth.

Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail

Few things feel better than a long hike in the woods, exhausting yourself as you soak in the fresh air and tranquility. Then, back to camp, where you chip away at those health benefits with packaged hot dogs slapped into a white-bread bun with a slice of plasticky processed cheese food.

Uffizi Gallery unveils new arrangement for Botticelli's 'Birth of Venus' and 'Primavera'

MILAN (AP) – Sandro Botticelli’s masterpieces “The Birth of Venus” and “Primavera” have been repositioned at the famed Uffizi Gallery in Florence, the latest effort to reshape how visitors experience two of the Italian Renaissance’s most celebrated masterpieces.

Meet Merlin the duck, a Mexico City streetside regular turned World Cup mascot

MEXICO CITY (AP) – Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored the goals, but a duck stole the show.

McDonald's serving fried apple pie again for America's 250th birthday

McDonald’s is frying up some apple pies to honor America’s 250th birthday. The company said Tuesday it’s bringing back fried apple pies for the first time in more than three decades. They’ll be available at most U.S. restaurants for a limited time starting June 23.

Target taps designer Isaac Mizrahi for new role as creative director

NEW YORK (AP) – Target is tapping designer and TV personality Isaac Mizrahi for a newly created role as creative director at large as the discounter aims to reclaim its reputation for stylish clothing on a budget.

The world wants more high-protein products, but there's not enough whey

Global consumers want more protein in every bite, but the dairy industry is struggling to give it to them. Athletes and older adults have long used smoothies and shakes blended with whey protein concentrate – a powdered byproduct of cheese-making – to build or maintain muscle.

A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn't feature its findings

A study commissioned by President Joe Biden’s administration to investigate alcohol-related health harms was released independently on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump’s administration decided not to feature the researchers’ findings in new dietary guidelines as it faced pushback from the alcohol industry and a congressional committee.

The private school choice boom leaves behind many kids in public school

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – The Catholic school tour ended, and Maria Contreras felt an overwhelming desire to enroll her 7-year-old. But first, a difficult question for the principal.