Talk The Talk: Not For The Birds

Talk The Talk: State of Affairs

Michigan farmworker diagnosed with bird flu, becoming 2nd US case tied to dairy cows

Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump following their disputes during Republican primary

Ex-NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani pleads not guilty to felony charges in Arizona election interference case

Lifestyle

17 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Travelers cope with crowds and high prices on the busiest day of Memorial Day weekend

Travelers contended with big crowds and flight delays Friday, which was expected to be the busiest day of the Memorial Day weekend.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Use of Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs soars among kids and young adults

Even as millions of older adults clamor for drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, monthly use of the medications soared in people aged 12 to 25. That's according to the new analysis of dispensing records from nearly 94% of U.S. retail pharmacies from 2020 to 2023.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Average US vehicle age hits record 12.6 years as high prices force people to keep them longer

Cars, trucks and SUVs in the U.S. keep getting older, hitting a record average age of 12.6 years in 2024 as people hang on to their vehicles largely because new ones cost so much.

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the US, a new study says

Daily and near-daily marijuana use is now more common than similar levels of drinking in the U.S., according to an analysis of national survey data over four decades.

4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

More companies offer on-site child care. Parents love the convenience, but is it a long-term fix?

They operate in places like an airport, a resort, and a distribution center, tucked away from the public eye but close enough for easy access. They often emit laughter — and the sound of tumbling blocks, bouncing balls, and meandering tricycles.

Features

3 days ago in Features

Sherpa guide Kami Rita climbs Mount Everest for his record 30th time, his second one this month

Renowned Sherpa mountain guide Kami Rita scaled Mount Everest for a record 30th time Wednesday, completing his second climb this month to the top of the world.

5 days ago in Features

Ed Dwight, America’s first Black astronaut candidate, finally goes to space 60 years later

Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally rocketed into space 60 years later, flying with Jeff Bezos' rocket company on Sunday.

1 week ago in Features

A college puts the ‘cat’ into ‘education’ by giving Max an honorary ‘doctor of litter-ature’ degree

A Vermont university has bestowed the honorary degree of "doctor of litter-ature" on Max the cat, a beloved member of its community, ahead of students' graduation on Saturday.

1 week ago in Features

The first Mexican taco stand to get a Michelin star is a tiny business where the heat makes the meat

Newly minted Michelin-starred chef Arturo Rivera Martínez stood over an insanely hot grill Wednesday at the first Mexican taco stand ever to get a coveted star from the French dining guide, and did exactly the same thing he's been doing for 20 years: searing meat.

3 weeks ago in Features, Olympics

Paris Olympic athletes will feast on freshly baked bread, select cheeses and plenty of veggies

Freshly cooked bread, select cheeses and a broad veggie offer will be among the meals to be offered to athletes and visitors during the 2024 Paris Olympics — including, of course, gourmet dishes created by renowned French chefs.

Entertainment

17 hours ago in Entertainment

Essence Festival adds Usher to 2024 talent headliners

R&B superstar Usher will join the night concert lineup for this summer's 30th anniversary of the Essence Festival of Culture.

17 hours ago in Entertainment

The Beach Boys, going into the sunset, look back on years of harmony and heartache in documentary

Both the Beach Boys and "The Beach Boys" — the new documentary dropping Friday on Disney+ — are all about blending a range of voices.

18 hours ago in Entertainment

Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, who skewered fast food industry, dies at 53

Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar nominee whose most famous works skewered America's food industry and who notably ate only at McDonald's for a month to illustrate the dangers of a fast-food diet, has died. He was 53.

18 hours ago in Entertainment

Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say

Rapper and singer Sean Kingston and his mother committed more than a million dollars in fraud in recent months, stealing money, jewelry, a Cadillac Escalade and furniture, documents released Friday allege.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Demi Moore, Cher and more stars raise money for AIDS research at amfAR gala near Cannes

Some of the biggest stars in the French Rivera for the Cannes Film Festival made appearances at the 30th annual amfAR gala to raise money for AIDS research.