Emma Ayers

Songs are getting shorter, thanks in part to Spotify and TikTok algorithms

Songs are becoming shorter as artists tailor their tracks to fit the algorithms of TikTok and Spotify

April 14, 2025

Muslim herdsmen massacre dozens of Christians in Nigeria, rights group says

Muslim herdsmen in Nigeria have killed more than 60 Christians in coordinated attacks in seven villages this month, a Christian human rights group says.

April 14, 2025

Jewish communities to mark Passover with tradition, Seders and worry

Jewish communities worldwide will gather this weekend for a Passover marked by memory, tradition -- and unease.

April 11, 2025

Michelle Obama brushes off divorce rumors: ‘I was making a choice for myself’

Michelle Obama is brushing off whispers of marital trouble.

April 10, 2025

Trader Joe’s $2.99 mini tote reselling for nearly $1,700

A $2.99 canvas tote from Trader Joe's is fetching nearly $1,700, as demand for the grocery chain's seasonal minibags reaches fever pitch.

April 9, 2025

Glowing bunnies and dire wolves: Biotech firms in Texas spark new era of engineered animals

From glowing rabbits and hypoallergenic cats to ice age predators and unicorns, a new class of startups is using genetic modification to reshape the animal kingdom.

April 8, 2025

Sticker shock: Cost of raising a child soars to nearly $300,000

The cost of raising a child in the U.S. has surged nearly 36% since 2023, with families now spending about $30,000 per year per kid, according to a new LendingTree analysis.

April 8, 2025

People’s best friends? A new study finds that pets could be worth $89,000 toward your happiness

Owning a cat or dog might boost your happiness as much as an $89,000 raise, a new study from the University of Kent suggests.

April 8, 2025

(If) Mars attacks: Virginia ranks as safest state in an alien invasion, study says

Virginia might just be the safest refuge during a future alien invasion, according to a new study.

April 7, 2025

Foreign allies warn travelers: U.S. no longer a safe bet

Amid the Trump administration's recent wave of deportations targeting criminal illegal immigrants and pro-Hamas protesters, a slew of updated travel advisories from U.S. allies now warn of new risks to visitors.

April 4, 2025

Joe Rogan slams Trump deportations: ‘Innocent gay hairdressers get lumped up with the gangs’

Joe Rogan is calling foul on President Trump's mass deportation push.

April 3, 2025

Baby faces? Young Botox users raise concerns among health care specialists

Young women, especially those between 18 and 24 years old, are increasingly using Botox as part of their beauty regimen, but some health experts warn of risks from the cosmetic toxin.

April 2, 2025

Intermittent fasting beats daily dieting: Study

Fasting three days a week may be more effective -- and more doable -- than counting every calorie, new research suggests.

April 2, 2025

Federal judge drops assault lawsuit against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs after plaintiff refuses to go public

A federal judge in New York has dropped a sexual assault lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs because the woman who filed the suit has chosen to remain unnamed.

April 1, 2025

‘Get me to God’s country’: Country star Morgan Wallen’s quick exit from ‘SNL’ raises eyebrows

Country music star Morgan Wallen sparked online questions over his sudden exit during the closing moments of this weekend's "Saturday Night Live."

March 31, 2025

Parents are paying their adult kids’ bills — but not for long

Nearly half of parents are footing the bills for their adult children -- often to the tune of more than $1,500 a month -- but a new report suggests that generosity is drying up.

March 27, 2025

1 in 5 adults have left their childhood religion, global Pew survey finds

People around the globe are leaving the religions of their youth amid a rising tide of disaffiliation, according to a sweeping survey.

March 26, 2025

Self-checkout machines come under fire online

Frustrated shoppers are turning to TikTok and Reddit to vent about self-checkout machines, an everyday annoyance that has become a running joke on the internet.

March 25, 2025

Dolly Parton keeps it clean in Sabrina Carpenter collaboration: ‘I don’t make fun of Jesus’

Country music icon Dolly Parton is teaming up with a new generation of pop royalty -- but not without setting a few ground rules.

March 22, 2025

Americans the least happy they’ve ever been, World Happiness Report says

The United States has dropped to its lowest ranking ever in the World Happiness Report, coming in at No. 24.

March 20, 2025