How to start reading books again as an adult

NEW YORK (AP) — People stop reading in adulthood for lots of reasons. But it’s never too late to turn the page on old habits and start again. Curling up with a good book can reduce stress, increase creativity and boost empathy. A recent analysis of U.S. government data found that the percentage of Americans […]

Apple gave up its earnings pop. How to trade it from here

Just days after long time tech darling surpassed $4 trillion in market cap, Apple delivered an earnings report that beat on both the top and bottom. However, the reason we saw shares jump by over 4% in after-hours was due to CEO Tim Cook’s robust guidance on future iPhone 17 sales forecasts. After Apple opened […]

Media grappling with new questions about how to cover a president’s health

Early in Donald Trump’s news conference Tuesday, Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked a question that surely baffled people who avoided social media for Labor Day. “How did you find out over the weekend that you were dead?” Doocy said to the president. Doocy was referring to speculation about Trump’s health that spread online during the […]

How to draw every president and first lady in 4 steps

WASHINGTON (AP) — John Hutton starts every White House portrait with an egg-shaped frame. He adds a nose, mouth, eyes and eyebrows, then outlines the face, guided by a series of horizontal and vertical lines through the oval. Hair comes next, followed by the neck and shoulders to add definition and make his paper renderings […]

Taylor Swift’s first appearance on ‘New Heights’: How to watch

NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift’s latest era is almost upon us. The superstar isn’t just releasing new music — she’s appearing Wednesday on “New Heights” for the first time. Part of the rollout for Tuesday’s announcement of “The Life of a Showgirl” involved the popular, typically football-focused podcast hosted by Travis Kelce — Swift’s […]