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Another study points to correlation between helmet use on motorcycles and odds of survival

Another study points to correlation between helmet use on motorcycles and odds of survival

A new study compiling decades of fatal motorcycle crashes is being released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which is pushing for stricter state road safety laws.
New Zealand exempts abuse victims from a forced two-year wait before they can seek divorce

New Zealand exempts abuse victims from a forced two-year wait before they can seek divorce

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Victims of domestic violence in New Zealand will be allowed to cut ties to abusive spouses more quickly after lawmakers unanimously voted Wednesday to exempt them from a mandatory two-year separation period before divor

New Zealand exempts abuse victims from a forced two-year wait before they can seek divorce

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Victims of domestic violence in New Zealand will be allowed to cut ties to abusive spouses more quickly after lawmakers unanimously voted Wednesday to exempt them from a mandatory two-year separation period before divor
Many schools are still closed weeks after Hurricane Helene. Teachers worry about long-term impact

Many schools are still closed weeks after Hurricane Helene. Teachers worry about long-term impact

Tens of thousands of students in the Southeast are dealing with school disruptions after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc so severe — on homes, campuses and municipal power and water systems — that some districts have no idea when they will reopen.
The world’s second Sphere will be built in the UAE capital after the first opened in Las Vegas

The world’s second Sphere will be built in the UAE capital after the first opened in Las Vegas

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The world’s second Sphere will be built in the capital of the United Arab Emirates after the opening of the first in Las Vegas. Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism and Sphere Entertainment Co.
$55 million plan to give Notre Dame area a green facelift is part of Paris-wide eco plan

$55 million plan to give Notre Dame area a green facelift is part of Paris-wide eco plan

PARIS (AP) — As Notre Dame gears up to reopen its doors in December, Paris is on the verge of a remarkable eco-revival, bringing nature back to the forefront of the City of Light.
Protesters demand Kellogg remove artificial colors from Froot Loops and other cereals

Protesters demand Kellogg remove artificial colors from Froot Loops and other cereals

Dozens of people rallied outside the Michigan headquarters of WK Kellogg Co. Tuesday, demanding that the company remove artificial dyes from its breakfast cereals in the U.S.
A grand museum displaying Egypt's ancient treasures is opening for a trial run

A grand museum displaying Egypt's ancient treasures is opening for a trial run

CAIRO (AP) — The Grand Egyptian Museum will open 12 halls with exhibits about ancient Egypt in its main galleries starting this week in a trial run ahead of the still-unannounced official opening, officials said Tuesday The museum, a mega-project nea
After decades in comedy, Tim Heidecker is ready to get serious about music

After decades in comedy, Tim Heidecker is ready to get serious about music

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tim Heidecker is working through his existential dread. “There’s a million things to think about as you’re trying to go to sleep at night,” he said. “ Post-pandemic , in the age of Trump, you know, North Korea, whatever it is.
Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs ask judge to release identities of his accusers

Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs ask judge to release identities of his accusers

NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asked a New York judge Tuesday to force prosecutors to disclose the names of his accusers in his sex trafficking case .
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