Also, Ricky Martin announces divorce, Britney Spears says Victor Wembanyama's security struck her in Las Vegas, and OceanGate is suspending operations after the deadly implosion of its Titan submersible. Here's a look at trending news for Thursday, July 6.
U.S. officials have granted full approval to a closely watched Alzheimer's drug for patients with early stages of the disease. The FDA decision clears the way for Medicare and other insurers to begin paying for the drug called Leqembi.
The summer movie season goes into high-drive in July, with the debut of the seventh "Mission: Impossible" (July 12) movie followed by the "Oppenheimer" and "Barbie" showdown on July 21.
A Texas man reported missing as a teen actually returned home a day later and has been there all along with his mother, who deceived police by giving fake names and insisting he was gone in the years before his discovery last week at a Houston church.
A strict abortion law that took effect in Texas in 2021 may have led to nearly 10,000 more births than expected in the last nine months of 2022, according to research published in the journal JAMA.
President Joe Biden has been briefed on the investigation into the discovery of cocaine on the lobby floor of the White House West Wing, and thinks it is "incredibly important" for the Secret Service to determine how it got there, officials said Wednesday.
Beyond the environmental threats, the widening reach of wildfires threatens the displacement of countless residents. Here's a look at how they've worsened in recent years.
Actor Allison Mack pleaded guilty in 2019 for her role in a sex-trafficking case tied to the cult-like group NXIVM. Mack is best known for her role as a young Superman's close friend on the TV series "Smallville."
The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades and cookouts and cold beer and, of course, fireworks. Here are five things to know about July Fourth, including the origin of the holiday and how fireworks became part of the tradition.
Taylor Swift's rerecording of her "Speak Now" and survivalist Bear Grylls taking Bradley Cooper and Rita Ora into the wild are among the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you.
The first of four supermoons to rise in 2023, July’s lunar display will appear to be brighter in the night sky than any other full moon event that has occurred this year.
According to a May 2023 study published in Chronobiology International, night owls — people who go to bed later and wake up later — possibly die earlier than those who operate during the earlier portions of the day.
This week's recipe roundup features main dishes, desserts and drinks that are great for a July 4 picnic or any summer table.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to selecting the best booster or car seat for a child.
From flinging bras to tossing flowers, concertgoers have long been a bit extra in showing adoration for their beloved artists — but a recent spate of artists being hit by weightier projectiles raises concerns about extreme fan culture and security.
The Supreme Court decision to block student loan forgiveness means, barring an act of Congress, borrowers are on the hook for payments starting in October. Still, those who are worried about their budgets do have options.
Social media users shared a range of false claims this week about Biden selling "state secrets," the legitimacy of climate change and more. Here are the facts.
Hollywood actors may be on the verge of joining screenwriters in what would be the first two-union strike in the industry in more than six decades, with huge consequences for film and television production. Here is a look at how it could play out, and why it's happening.
Oscar winner Alan Arkin has died at age 89. The popular character actor was nominated three times for Academy Awards and finally won in 2007 as the foul-mouthed grandfather in the surprise hit "Little Miss Sunshine."
Colleges say they're still analyzing the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action, but it's sure to have a dramatic impact nationwide. Here's what's know so far.
Christine King Farris helped Coretta Scott King build The King Center and helped to teach Martin Luther King Jr.'s philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
A Florida sheriff's deputy was acquitted Thursday of felony child neglect and other charges for failing to act during the 2018 Parkland school massacre, concluding the first trial in U.S. history of a law enforcement officer for conduct during an on-campus shooting.
Concerns have grown that retailers and food producers are deliberately keeping prices high to boost profit margins — claims they strenuously deny. So what gives?
The return of the debris to port in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, is a key piece of the investigation into why the submersible imploded, killing all five on board.
The warnings have been sounded for more than a year: A recession is going to hit the U.S. If not this quarter, then by next quarter. Or the quarter after that. Or next year. Yet what might be the most-anticipated recession in modern U.S. history still hasn't arrived.
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