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NEW YORK (AP) — Say hello to the latest dog in the American Kennel Club's lineup of recognized breeds . Or you might say “hej.” The Danish-Swedish farmdog — yep, that's the official name — joined the pack Thursday.

What will our gardens look like in 2025? The thing about opinions is that everybody’s got one. The same can be said about predictions.

NEW YORK (AP) — Say hello to the latest dog in the American Kennel Club's lineup of recognized breeds . Or you might say “hej.” The Danish-Swedish farmdog — yep, that's the official name — joins the pack this week.

LONDON (AP) — British rapper Stormzy was banned from driving for nine months on Thursday after admitting he drove his Rolls-Royce through London while using his phone. The 31-year-old whose real name is Michael Ebenazer Owuo Jr.

It was a bold move when the current-generation Toyota Sienna debuted five years ago exclusively as a hybrid.

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family greeted throngs of New Year’s well-wishers from a balcony window at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Thursday. Some shouted “banzai” — “long live” — while others waved small paper Japanese flags.

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family greeted throngs of New Year’s well-wishers from a balcony window at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Thursday. Some shouted “banzai” — “long live” — while others waved small paper Japanese flags.

Movie ticket sales took a bit of a hit in 2024. The annual domestic box office is expected to end up at around $8.75 billion, down more than 3% from 2023, according to estimates from Comscore.

NEW YORK (AP) — Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is starting the new year with her first Instagram account since 2020. The Associated Press confirmed Wednesday that @meghan belongs to the Duchess of Sussex.

NEW YORK (AP) — Meghan Markle is starting the new year with her first Instagram account since 2020. The Associated Press confirmed Wednesday that @meghan belongs to the Duchess of Sussex.