Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba disqualified as top New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court says

Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba disqualified as top New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court says

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Alina Habba, who his administration maneuvered to keep as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey, is disqualified from that role, an appeals court said Monday. A panel of judges from the 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals, which sits in Philadelphia, joined a lower court … Read more

The 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid should give Toyota and Honda sleepless nights

The 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid should give Toyota and Honda sleepless nights

Kia’s current lineup of crossovers and SUVs is pretty stacked. Both the Sorento and Telluride have proven to be excellent family cars, Kia has gone through a recent effort to make them visually very interesting, affordable and fairly painless. Now, I’m tasked with evaluating the smaller of the offerings, the Sportage, and not just any … Read more

Zambia is a window into off-grid ‘old Africa’ – and it’s about to become safari’s worst-kept secret

Zambia is a window into off-grid ‘old Africa’ – and it’s about to become safari’s worst-kept secret

I fell in love with Africa with my body curled up in a bed of river sand, a malleable mattress carved by an ephemeral river. Under a velvety black sky, I watched a boy wrapped in a blue blanket stoke a fire—I was still young enough to worry more about whether the boy would ever … Read more

Venezuelan leader Maduro may seem desperate. But his strategy of loyalty vs. punishment is hard to work out

Venezuelan leader Maduro may seem desperate. But his strategy of loyalty vs. punishment is hard to work out

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — English expressions once bothered Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro so much that he asked his State of the Union audience to phase out words like skatepark and fashion. But as the White House now considers whether the US military should strike Venezuela, Maduro is embracing the English language, singing John Lennon’s Image, … Read more

The Pope in Lebanon prays for peace at the tomb of the saint revered by both Christians and Muslims

The Pope in Lebanon prays for peace at the tomb of the saint revered by both Christians and Muslims

ANNAYA, Lebanon (AP) — Pope Leo XIV prayed Monday at the tomb of a Lebanese saint revered among Christians and Muslims as he opened his first full day in Lebanon with a message of peace and religious coexistence in a conflict-torn region. As the bells tolled, thousands of enthusiastic Lebanese braved a morning of steady … Read more

The state with the highest rate of homelessness may surprise you

The state with the highest rate of homelessness may surprise you

Health is a difficult issue, with many disagreements between government officials and activist groups about how it should be addressed. But no matter where you stand on the issue, the numbers don’t lie—homelessness in the United States has been on the rise in recent years, increasing by 30% between 2022 and 2024 alone. According to … Read more

Wash Your Clothes After Your Flight, Try a Longevity Diet, and Take Up This Grandma’s Hobby (and Snack) – And 6 More Health Tips to Help You Have a Great Week

Wash Your Clothes After Your Flight, Try a Longevity Diet, and Take Up This Grandma’s Hobby (and Snack) – And 6 More Health Tips to Help You Have a Great Week

Hello, readers of Yahoo! I’m Natalie Rahhal and I’m here with some small steps you can take towards your biggest health goals this week. This long weekend after Thanksgiving (and Black Friday, if you celebrate), I’m determined to take it easy. It’s one of those rare times of year when going slow is practically sanctioned … Read more

The 6% 30-year mortgage is back, could 5% be next?

The 6% 30-year mortgage is back, could 5% be next?

Mortgage rates vary from country to country, but some borrowers get the lowest rates for a long time. According to Zillow data, the current average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.00%. The 15-year fixed rate is 5.50%. Last Wednesday, Freddie Mac reported a 6.23% 30-year rate. That tells you how important it is to shop … Read more

Researchers have discovered 2 new risk factors for dementia. Here’s what they are.

Researchers have discovered 2 new risk factors for dementia. Here’s what they are.

Advances have been made in the world of dementia research compared to even a few years ago. There is now a blood test that can accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s 90% of the time, and more is being understood about the factors (many of which are lifestyle habits) that can put you at greater risk for the … Read more