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Over 3 million steam cleaners are under recall because they can spew hot water and cause burns

Over 3 million steam cleaners are under recall because they can spew hot water and cause burns

NEW YORK (AP) — Some 3.3 million steam cleaners are being recalled across North America due to a burn hazard that has resulted in consumers reporting more than 150 injuries.
After crash that killed 6 teens, NTSB chief says people underestimate marijuana's impact on drivers

After crash that killed 6 teens, NTSB chief says people underestimate marijuana's impact on drivers

DETROIT (AP) — A horrific crash that killed six high school girls in Oklahoma two years ago has the head of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board urging parents to warn teenagers about the risk of driving after using marijuana.
'Longlegs' star Maika Monroe's secret to success in Hollywood is a healthy relationship to it

'Longlegs' star Maika Monroe's secret to success in Hollywood is a healthy relationship to it

LOS ANGELES (AP) — One of the few moments of levity in “Longlegs” — the Neon horror film in theaters now about a Satanist serial killer — happens when Maika Monroe’s character, Lee Harker, meets her co-worker’s young daughter.
American who made social media threats against Taylor Swift detained ahead of German concert

American who made social media threats against Taylor Swift detained ahead of German concert

BERLIN (AP) — An American man who made threats against Taylor Swift on social media was detained ahead of her first concert in the German city of Gelsenkirchen and will be kept in custody until her shows there are over, police said Thursday.
Greek singer Despina Vandi refuses to take the stage at a concert in Turkey over a flag dispute

Greek singer Despina Vandi refuses to take the stage at a concert in Turkey over a flag dispute

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Greek pop star Despina Vandi refused to perform on a stage in Turkey adorned with its flag and portrait of the country's founding father, prompting the local mayor to ask her to leave her town, according to Turkish media reports
The Grateful Dead and Francis Ford Coppola are among the newest Kennedy Center Honors recipients

The Grateful Dead and Francis Ford Coppola are among the newest Kennedy Center Honors recipients

WASHINGTON (AP) — An iconoclastic filmmaking legend and one of the world's most enduring musical acts headline this year's crop of Kennedy Center Honors recipients.
Open-ended Toronto production of 'The Lion King' gets its cast

Open-ended Toronto production of 'The Lion King' gets its cast

TORONTO — Mirvish Productions has crowned its Lion King(s). The Toronto-based theatre company announced the cast for its sit-down production of "The Lion King" on Thursday morning.
Too soon for comedy? After attempted assassination of Trump, US politics feel anything but funny

Too soon for comedy? After attempted assassination of Trump, US politics feel anything but funny

Political jokes: too soon? The answer from many quarters at midweek was a resounding yes, days after an assassination attempt against Republican former president Donald Trump rattled the nation over political violence that has been brewing in the Uni
The uncertainty that plagues life in crisis-ridden Venezuela is also wreaking havoc on relationships

The uncertainty that plagues life in crisis-ridden Venezuela is also wreaking havoc on relationships

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Victoria Estevez finally met someone who saw past her shyness.
Historic utility AND high fashion. 80-year-old LL Bean staple finds a new audience as a trendy bag

Historic utility AND high fashion. 80-year-old LL Bean staple finds a new audience as a trendy bag

FREEPORT, Maine (AP) — L.L. Bean created it 80 years ago to haul heavy blocks of ice. Now it's a must-have summer fashion accessory.
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