On February 16, 2026, in Liaoning, China, a security video captured a funny moment involving a boy and a set of firecrackers. In the video, the boy lights the firecrackers on the pavement and runs to ...

BEIJING — Twelve people were killed Wednesday when a store selling firecrackers exploded and caught fire in China’s Hubei province, state broadcaster CCTV reported. The incident occurred at an unnamed ...

Dear Abby advises a woman on how to avoid creepy men at work. DEAR ABBY: I work in a place where being friendly to customers is part of my job requirement, but I feel like many guys interpret this the ...

Most Texas elections are decided in the primary, where all voters can participate but only a tiny number of them do. Primary elections are when Democrats and Republicans choose their nominees for ...

Whether you’re unfamiliar with Lunar New Year or need a refresher, this guide to ushering in the Year of the Horse has you covered.

Curling, which first became an organized sport in Scotland, traces its roots to the 1500s. Historians say paintings from the time depict people sliding rocks across frozen ponds. It took a few ...

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The figure skating team event opens competition at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, bringing together 10 countries in a fast-paced format that awards the first skating medal of the Games.

A few years ago, when I first started experimenting with generative AI as a partner at a consulting firm, I noticed something that surprised me: It was helping me a ...

A Trump Account is a type of IRA for the exclusive benefit of eligible children. See if your child qualifies. Savings range widely depending on annual contributions. Tax season started Jan. 26. This ...

I was 16 years old when I got my first “real” job at a local Jack-in-the-Box. It was not a great gig, for sure, working over a hot grill and dealing with rude, demanding customers. But I was saved ...