■U.S. regulators announced Saturday that the product might contain plastic from a marker pen. ■FSIS urges consumers to check their freezers for the recalled product. ■Trader Joe's offers full refund for the returned products. NEW YORK - More than 61,000 pounds of steamed chicken soup dumplings sold at Trader Joe's...
Sinead O’Connor’s Estate Asks Donald Trump to Stop Playing Her Music at Rallies
■Trump has been using O'Connor's hit, "Nothing Compares 2 U," at his campaign events. ■O'Connor's estate and record label demand Trump to cease using her music immediately. ■The late singer, who died last year, is said to have considered Trump a "biblical devil." LONDON — The estate of Sinead O’Connor...
The Asian Noodles Americans Are Crushing on Right Now
■Americans consume 5.95 billion pounds of noodles each year. ■Asian noodles are popular among young adults in their 20s and 30s. ■The noodle market is projected to continue growing in the coming years. Noodles - whether they're straight or squiggly, thick or thin, served chilled or in a steaming hot...
Three Red Sea Underwater Data Cables Have Been Cut as Houthi Attacks Continue in the Vital Waterway
■The cut lines affect 25% of the traffic flowing through the Red Sea. ■Companies behind the lines are rerouting traffic. ■The Houthis have denied targeting the cables, blaming it on British and U.S. military operations. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Three Red Sea underwater cables providing internet and telecommunications around...
More Mountain Snow Expected Even as Powerful Blizzard Moves Out of Northern California
■A powerful blizzard moved through the Sierra Nevada early Monday. ■More than 7 feet of snow fell in some locations over the weekend. ■Interstate 80 reopened late Monday morning with chain or snow tire requirements. TRUCKEE, Calif. — A powerful blizzard that closed highways and ski resorts had moved through...
Harris Will Meet With Israeli Cabinet Official Who Is in Washington Despite Netanyahu’s Rebuke
■Harris calls for a temporary cease-fire and urges Israel to increase flow of aid to Gaza. ■Benny Gantz's meetings in Washington have not been approved by Netanyahu. ■Gantz aims to strengthen ties with the U.S. and bolster support for Israel's war. WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday is...
6 in 10 US Adults Doubt Mental Capability of Biden and Trump, AP-NORC Poll Finds
■The survey indicates a tough presidential race with age and mental fitness as key issues. ■Independents are more likely to lack confidence in Biden's mental abilities compared to Trump's. ■Only 38% of U.S. adults approve of how Biden is handling his job as president. WASHINGTON — A poll finds that...
Supreme Court Restores Trump to Ballot, Rejecting State Attempts to Ban Him Over Capitol Attack
■The justices ruled states can't use post-Civil War rule to block presidential candidates from ballots. ■The case was the first at the Supreme Court dealing with a provision of the 14th Amendment. ■The case is the court’s most direct involvement in a presidential election since Bush v. Gore. WASHINGTON —...
Chatbots’ Inaccurate, Misleading Responses About US Elections Threaten to Keep Voters from Polls
■Report suggests AI chatbots like GPT-4 and Google's Gemini are prone to errors. ■The emerging tech offers insights, but risk suggesting nonexistent polling places. ■In some responses, the bots appeared to pull from outdated or inaccurate sources. NEW YORK — With presidential primaries underway across the U.S., popular chatbots are...
How Celebrating Pi Day Can Turn Your Kids Into Math Whizzes
■Pi Day, celebrated on March 14, is a great opportunity to engage kids with math. ■Pi Day is an official US holiday and is celebrated worldwide with various activities. ■A playful approach to math can help kids stay engaged and confident. Math is all around us: the music you listen...