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By Associated Press Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White starring in the family wrestling dynasty in “The Iron Claw” and Brooke Shields playing the unwitting title role in the romantic comedy “Mother of the Bride” on Netflix are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among

By Wealth of Geeks via AP Reading aloud makes a significant difference in the bustling world of animal shelters, where furry residents often face uncertain futures. Recent research has unveiled the profound impact of reading on the well-being of shelter animals, demonstrating a calming effect and a boost in confidence for young readers. The impact

By Metro Creative Health screenings are a vital component of preventative health care. Specific screenings for older adults can help them stay healthy. Healthline and WebMD recommend older adults schedule these routine tests. The frequency of the screenings may depend on individuals’ health histories, so each test should be discussed with a physician during adults’

By Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Willy Adames hit a three-run homer into the left-field bullpen with two outs in the ninth inning, helping the Milwaukee Brewers rally for a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. James McArthur (1-2) had retired the first two batters in the ninth when William

By Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia | Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s visit to European ally Serbia on Tuesday falls on a symbolic date: the 25th anniversary of the bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade during NATO’s air war over Kosovo. U.S. jets dropped five bombs on the Chinese Embassy compound in the Serbian capital on

By Associated Press MEXICO CITY | The mother of two Australian surfers killed in Mexico delivered a moving tribute to her sons Tuesday at a beach in San Diego. “Our hearts are broken and the world has become a darker place for us,” Debra Robinson said, fighting back tears. “They were young men enjoying their

By Associated Press CHICAGO — Three men who say they were sexually abused as children while incarcerated at Illinois juvenile detention centers came forward Tuesday as part of a lawsuit that chronicles decades of disturbing allegations of systemic child abuse. Calvin McDowell, 37, who alleged he was abused by a chaplain at a suburban Chicago

By Associated Press CAIRO — Israeli troops seized control of Gaza’s vital Rafah border crossing on Tuesday in what the White House described as a limited operation, as fears mount of a full-scale invasion of the southern city and talks with Hamas over a cease-fire and hostage release remain on a knife’s edge. The U.N.

By Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY — Several Midwest states were bracing for dangerous storms Tuesday as tornadoes spun through parts of Michigan, one day after a powerful twister roared through a small Oklahoma town, killing at least one person and destroying dozens of homes. The National Weather Service said some tornadoes were spotted in southwestern

By Associated Press NEW YORK — With Donald Trump sitting just feet away, Stormy Daniels testified Tuesday at the former president’s hush money trial about a sexual encounter the porn actor says they had in 2006 that resulted in her being paid to keep silent during the presidential race 10 years later. Jurors appeared riveted

By St. Louis Post-Dispatch via My Courier-Tribune JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday signed wide-ranging legislation that calls for new public education spending and expanding an education voucher program that pays for private school expenses. In announcing his decision, Parson, a Republican, emphasized a provision that will increase minimum teacher pay in

By Associated Press NEW YORK — U.S. stocks held steady Tuesday, as trading on Wall Street calmed following some sharp recent swings. The S&P 500 edged up by 6.96 points, or 0.1%, to 5,187.70. It was a quiet day following three straight leaps for the index of at least 0.9%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average

By Associated Press CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple on Tuesday unveiled its next generation of iPad Pros and Airs — models that will boast faster processors, new sizes and a new display system as part of the company’s first update to its tablet lineup in more than a year. The showcase at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino,

By Associated Press WASHINGTON — An independent review of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. ‘s workplace culture describes an environment that fostered “hostile, abusive, unprofessional, or inappropriate conduct,” and questions whether the agency’s chairman is credible to lead the agency through a cultural transformation. The report released Tuesday by law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen &

By Associated Press TikTok and its Chinese parent company filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging a new American law that would ban the popular video-sharing app in the U.S. unless it’s sold to an approved buyer, saying it unfairly singles out the platform and is an unprecedented attack on free speech. In its lawsuit, ByteDance says

By Associated Press The PGA Championship officially has Tiger Woods in a field released Tuesday that includes invitations to seven players from Saudi-funded LIV Golf, giving the major the entire top 100 in the world ranking at Valhalla next week. The PGA of America strives to have the top 100 in the world to maintain

By Metro Creative Meatballs are a dish beloved by many. Some people prefer their meatballs atop a plate of steaming pasta, while others can’t resist a meatball hero slathered in sauce. Even those who aspire to eat less meat can enjoy meatballs thanks to the following recipe for “Albóndigas” (Spanish for “meatballs”) from Joy Manning

By Christopher P. Scheitle West Virginia University The Conversation via AP The number of individuals in the United States who do not identify as being part of any religion has grown dramatically in recent years, and “the nones” are now larger than any single religious group. According to the General Social Survey, religiously unaffiliated people

By Wealth of Geeks via AP Just days ago, Walt Disney Enterprises released the trailer for their new film in the world of Mufasa: The Lion King. It comes out in December. Films where the stars are feline — large and small — generated $7.8 billion at the box office from 1970 to 2019, according

By Metro Creative Encouraging children to be physically active can be an important step in helping them to be healthier later in life. The Physical Rehabilitation Network (PRN) says active kids are more likely to become healthy adults. Studies have shown that being physically active and making smart food choices while young can lead to

By Associated Press HOUSTON | Floodwaters in the Houston area and parts of Southeast Texas began to recede on Monday, allowing residents to begin returning to their homes and assess damages after days of heavy rainfall that pummeled the area and led to hundreds of rescues — including people who were stranded on rooftops. While

By Associated Press NEW YORK | The judge in Donald Trump’s hush money trial fined him $1,000 on Monday and, in his sternest warning yet, told the former president that future gag order violations could send him to jail. The reprimand opened a revelatory day of testimony, as jurors for the first time heard the

By Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Michael Massey homered and Maikel Garcia singled in two runs in a three-run seventh inning as the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Monday night. The start was moved up a half-hour to 6:10 p.m. to beat predicted thunderstorms, which didn’t arrive before the

By Associated Press PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron held talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Monday that focused on trade disputes — including lifting immediate tariff threats on Cognac exports — and Ukraine-related diplomatic efforts. Xi was in France for a two-day state visit to open his European tour. Speaking alongside Xi after