Tracy K. Smith, a former U.S. poet laureate, makes the case in a new book of criticism. By David Kirby David Kirby teaches at Florida State University. His latest book is “The Winter Dance Party, ...

Trump's affordability tour: "You know, you can give up certain products. You can give up pencils," said President Donald Trump at a speech in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, that was supposed to help ...

The number of Americans planning on tipping this holiday season has dropped, reflecting the increased financial pressures weighing on consumers in 2025. According to a new study from the personal ...

LONDON, Dec 4 - Americans say they are drinking less alcohol than ever before. But new data shows the number of drinks U.S. adults have per week has in fact not changed by much for decades. The data ...

Using AI to access knowledge is leading us to develop shallower subject knowledge than using traditional internet search, according to new research. The study examined how well participants understand ...

Black Friday once again proved that Americans are willing to shop when they spot bargains. Mastercard reported a steady 4.1% increase in US retail sales on Black Friday and Adobe Analytics said online ...

President Donald J. Trump promised to crush inflation and lower prices — and he’s delivering this Thanksgiving, with the classic holiday feast about 3% cheaper than last year, according to a brand new ...

The Earth became darker from 2001 to 2024, meaning it reflects less sunlight, a research team reports in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The development is more pronounced ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. U.S. District Judge Hernán D. Vera extended restrictions that block federal agents and LAPD officers from using ...

Americans are expected to rein in spending this holiday season by the most amount since the pandemic, as they continue to face pressure from high prices and tariffs. That's according to a new survey ...

Fewer Americans are reporting that they drink alcohol amid a growing belief that even moderate alcohol consumption is a health risk, according to a Gallup poll released Wednesday. The survey finds ...

Reading for pleasure in the U.S. fell 40% over two decades, the study found. Fewer Americans are opening a book for fun each day, with reading for pleasure in the United States down 40% over the past ...