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Taylor Swift: It was love/hate story in Buffalo

Travis Kelce has a lot of love for Taylor Swift - some Buffalo Bills fans? Not so much.

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Supreme Court appeals Oklahoma death row inmate after state attorney general admitted mistakes

The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to take up the extraordinary appeal of an Oklahoma death row inmate named Richard Glossip, a man who even the state attorney general said should not be executed.

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At least 8 dead - landslide buries dozens in southwest China in freezing winter temperatures

Rescuers have recovered the bodies of eight people as the race to reach dozens more buried in a landslide in southwestern China on Monday continues, according to state media.

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Macy’s rejects $5.8 billion unsolicited takeover offer

Macy’s has rejected a $5.8 billion offer to take the 165-year-old retailer private, announcing late Sunday that the “unsolicited proposal lacks compelling value.”

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How the three-year cruise fell apart

In April 2023, George Fox was gearing up for the adventure of a lifetime: a three-year cruise taking him around the world. The departure was set for Life at Sea’s inaugural cruise, slated to leave Istanbul on November 1.

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Week in good news: Ice sculptures, wacky words, cheeky husky

I am currently reading “How Infrastructure Works” by engineer and materials science expert Deb Chachra. It’s one of those books that has to be read in sips of about 20 pages or so. To do otherwise would be akin to chugging a bottle of barrel-aged Scotch: a waste of a good thing and far too potent to take in at one time.

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New artificial snowmaking technology offers lifeline to struggling ski resorts

Nestled in the Pyrenees mountains, La Molina is Spain’s oldest ski resort. It boasts the biggest superpipe in the Pyrenees and its slopes have hosted high-profile events, from the Alpine Skiing World Cup to the Snowboard World Championships. But La Molina now faces an existential threat: The death of snow.

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2024 New Year’s resolutions failed - try taking things week by week

Several years ago, after some major losses and personal setbacks, I gave up entirely on making New Year’s resolutions.

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Persistent Lending Disparities Perpetuate Nation’s Racial Wealth Gap: Black neighborhoods and shopping districts stripped of $406 billion

For America, Black History Month brings opportunities to revisit our nation’s lessons, achievements, and unfulfilled promises, capturing our attention as well as our hopes. Yet nothing hits home harder than the painful reminders of how so much of Black America continues to struggle financially, despite an economy that reports low unemployment, a robust stock market, and low inflation.

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He bought apartment in Spain - made a new life for himself. ‘I have not looked back’

Relocating to a sunny Mediterranean city in Spain isn’t always just for a more relaxed lifestyle — although siestas are a definite plus. Making the leap can also lead to pursuits you’ve dreamed of in a place you love.

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Subway Unveils Exciting Addition to Its Menu

Subway’s footlong sandwiches are finally getting sides to match – and the company is hopeful the new menu items will aid in its turnaround efforts.

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Show Technology Announces Inaugural Brazos Home & Garden Show

Home improvement and outdoor living show to commence January 26-28 at The Fort Bend Epicenter

The first ever Brazos Home & Garden Show launches at The Fort Bend Epicenter from January 26-28, 2024. This annual show provides attendees with everything they need to solve their home and garden projects under one roof. Browse the latest in kitchen, bath and flooring, speak face-to-face with home building professionals, sample the newest home technology, envision the outdoor oasis of your dreams, shop home essentials, save money with show-only discounts, have fun with activities for the whole family, and so much more during this one-weekend event.

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This is what men will be wearing next fall

Whether you are aching for the great outdoors or in search of sleek office-appropriate suiting, the latest menswear shows in Milan for the Fall-Winter 2024 season offered options for the everyday.

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‘Tell it to my face’: Novak Djokovic responds to heckling fan during Australian Open win over Alexei Popyrin

Novak Djokovic was tested on the court in a tough second-round Australian Open win over home favorite Alexei Popyrin, but the Serb was also riled by at least one member of the crowd.

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American passenger bites flight attendant - plane returns to Tokyo

An American airline passenger allegedly bit a female cabin crew member mid-flight on Tuesday, forcing an All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight bound for Seattle to return to Tokyo, an airline spokesperson said.

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Mind-bending mirrors appeared in Qatar’s desert - here’s why

The Qatari desert is home to rolling sand dunes and dramatic limestone cliffs – and lately, to otherworldly art installations.

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Bill Gates explains how AI will change lives in 5 years

It’s no secret that Bill Gates is bullish on artificial intelligence, but he’s now predicting that the technology will be transformative for everyone within the next five years.

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Tech sector pouring billions of dollars into AI - it keeps laying off humans

While AI tools putting workers out of jobs has been a major point of anxiety in Silicon Valley and beyond over the past year, not all the recent layoffs in the tech industry are directly linked to AI tools simply replacing workers.

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Huge network of ancient cities uncovered in the Amazon rainforest

Archaeologists working deep in the Amazon rainforest have discovered an extensive network of cities dating back 2,500 years.

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Oil prices rise as US-led strikes in Yemen raise fears of wider conflict

US-led airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen rattled energy markets on Friday, sending oil prices sharply higher.