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Edmunds Compares: 2023 Toyota Prius vs. 2023 Kia Niro

Edmunds Compares: 2023 Toyota Prius vs. 2023 Kia Niro

The Toyota Prius , which has become synonymous with hybrid cars the past 20 years, is fresh off a full redesign for 2023. The prior generation’s oddball styling, quirky interior and feeble powertrain are now in the rearview mirror.
Cat Stevens to return this summer with a new album

Cat Stevens to return this summer with a new album

NEW YORK (AP) — Legendary British singer-songwriter Cat Stevens will release a new album of original songs this summer that took the “Peace Train” hitmaker over a decade to make and revisits familiar themes of togetherness.
Despite market slump, high rates dim homebuyer affordability

Despite market slump, high rates dim homebuyer affordability

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Homeownership is likely to remain a pipe dream for many Americans this spring homebuying season. The nation’s worst housing slump in nearly a decade stoked hope among prospective buyers that homes could be scooped up more easily.
Meth-related ER visits on the rise in Ontario, following western Canada trend: study

Meth-related ER visits on the rise in Ontario, following western Canada trend: study

Amphetamine-related visits to Ontario emergency departments have skyrocketed over the last two decades, a recent study published in the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry says.
Not magic: Opaque AI tool may flag parents with disabilities

Not magic: Opaque AI tool may flag parents with disabilities

PITTSBURGH (AP) — For the two weeks that the Hackneys’ baby girl lay in a Pittsburgh hospital bed weak from dehydration, her parents rarely left her side, sometimes sleeping on the fold-out sofa in the room.
Oprah Winfrey reflects on book club, announces 100th pick

Oprah Winfrey reflects on book club, announces 100th pick

NEW YORK (AP) — For her 100th book club pick, Oprah Winfrey relied on the same instincts she has drawn upon from the start: Does the story move her? Does she think about it for days after? In a work of fiction, do the characters seem real to her? “Wh
No Harvey Weinstein retrial on rape, sex assault charges

No Harvey Weinstein retrial on rape, sex assault charges

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles prosecutors told a judge Tuesday that they will not retry Harvey Weinstein , who was convicted of the rape and sexual assault of one woman, on counts involving two others that left jurors deadlocked.
Miami goes country with new music festival

Miami goes country with new music festival

MIAMI (AP) — Already considered a hub for Latin, hip hop and electronic music, now Miami is going country. Tickets for the Country Bay Music Festival went on sale Tuesday. The event is scheduled for Nov.
Jury still undecided in trial XXXTentacion's accused killers

Jury still undecided in trial XXXTentacion's accused killers

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Jurors in the trial of three men accused of murdering rising rap star XXXTentacion outside a Florida motorcycle dealership nearly five years ago again failed to reach a verdict Tuesday, their fifth day of deliberations.
The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com

The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com

Nonfiction 1. Spare by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, narrated by the author (Random House Audio) 2. Atomic Habits by James Clear, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio) 3.
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