‘Right place at the right time’: Ohio man saves mom, daughter from sinking car
MENTOR, Ohio — It was supposed to be an ordinary Friday night. Yianni Sarris, 33, was at his parents’ home in Mentor, Ohio, helping his dad cut down some dead…
California teen who grew up homeless earns full ride to Ivy League school after 65 college acceptances
WASHINGTON — A California teen who spent much of his childhood experiencing homelessness is headed to New York City on a full ride to Columbia University this fall. Read more…
Reading scores hit decades-low levels, new national education report says
WASHINGTON — American students were already struggling academically years before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted classrooms, and many middle-income school districts are still lagging behind in recovery, according to a newfrom…
Instagram has a new disappearing photo feature | Here’s how to use it
WASHINGTON — Instagram is introducing a new feature aimed at encouraging users to share more spontaneous, unfiltered moments with friends. Read more East Valley tenants charged ‘junk fees’ may be…
Georgia twin sisters graduate as valedictorian and salutatorian
ATLANTA — At the top of the graduating class at Hapeville Charter Career Academy in Georgia are two sisters who have spent their whole lives encouraging each other to dream…
Minnesota teen allegedly shot parents, a bystander, because they took away his phone
BEMIDJI, Minn. — A Bemidji, Minnesota teenager was charged by juvenile petition last week with shooting his parents, telling police he became “irate” after they revoked his cellphone privileges. Read…
Meta launches WhatsApp ‘incognito’ mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats
LONDON, UK — Meta Platforms said Wednesday it’s rolling out an “incognito” mode for WhatsApp users to have private conversations with its AI chatbot, a move intended to ease privacy…
Your favorite hobby could help you age more slowly, new study finds
WASHINGTON — Turns out your next anti-aging habit might not be at the gym. It actually might be at a concert, in a pottery class or singing along to your…
Drug counselor who delivered fatal dose of ketamine to Matthew Perry up for sentencing
LOS ANGELES — A licensed drug addiction counselor who delivered “Friends” star Matthew Perry the doses of ketamine that killed him is set to be sentenced on Wednesday. Read more…
French hantavirus patient is critically ill and on an artificial lung as outbreak grows to 11
PARIS, France — A French woman infected in the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship is critically ill and being treated with an artificial lung, a doctor at the…