National Lifestyle

HBO has officially started production on the highly anticipated “Harry Potter” TV series adaption , the network announced Monday, also revealing a first look at the titular character.

PHOENIX (AP) — Most American teenagers say it is important to them to graduate from college, with girls especially describing it as a key step for accomplishing their life goals, according to a new poll.

NEW YORK (AP) — It was the scariest choking incident David Palumbo had ever seen. The 88-year-old man had been dining at a Providence, Rhode Island, Italian restaurant in September 2019.

LONDON (AP) — A man from Australia has been charged with “malicious mischief” for allegedly smashing a glass case holding the Stone of Destiny , an ancient symbol of Scottish nationhood.

Wildfire season is upon us once again, and smoke is reducing air quality through swaths of the country. Environment Canada suggests people check the Air Quality Health Index daily to determine how much time to spend outside.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 20-26: July 20: Bassist John Lodge of the Moody Blues is 82. Country singer T.G. Sheppard is 81. Singer Kim Carnes is 80. Guitarist Carlos Santana is 78. Guitarist Jay Jay French of Twisted Sister is 73.

These flavor-packed burgers are a spin on a spiced pork sausage from Goa in southern India, based on the garlicky, European-style chouriço introduced by Portuguese settlers.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans will test the popularity of Department of Government Efficiency spending cuts this week by aiming to pass President Donald Trump’s request to claw back $9.4 billion in public media and foreign aid spending.

It used to be that dating was as simple as deciding between dinner, a trip to the movies or an arcade.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Love Island USA” culminated a tumultuous summer full of explosive breakups and shock exits in its season finale Sunday.