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Indian hoteliers test clout in lawsuits against big chains

Indian hoteliers test clout in lawsuits against big chains

ATLANTA (AP) — Hotel owner Vimal Patel has traced a familiar path to success in the U.S. hospitality industry. Patel is part of the Indian diaspora, which owns a sizeable share of the hotels and motels in the country.
More a molehill: Visitors slam London's new tourist 'mound'

More a molehill: Visitors slam London's new tourist 'mound'

LONDON (AP) — London’s latest tourist attraction aimed for the heights. It has fallen a bit flat.
5 high school students are named National Student Poets

5 high school students are named National Student Poets

NEW YORK (AP) — R.C. Davis is a rising high school senior in Oak Park, Illinois, who uses poetry to explore his feelings about gender and family.
When it can be a good idea to co-sign for your young adult

When it can be a good idea to co-sign for your young adult

If you’re the parent of a young adult, you may be asked to co-sign for a car loan or an apartment lease. Before you agree, know what’s at stake — you could be putting your own financial security at risk.
Youth focus of COVID-19 infections in Mexico's 3rd wave

Youth focus of COVID-19 infections in Mexico's 3rd wave

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hours after Mexico City authorities raised the capital’s COVID-19 alert level in the face of surging infections, especially among young people, residents packed a plaza on a pleasant evening in the charming Coyoacan borough.
Julie Halston to get special Tony Award for her advocacy

Julie Halston to get special Tony Award for her advocacy

NEW YORK (AP) — Theater actor Julie Halston will receive the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award for her work fighting the lung-scarring disease pulmonary fibrosis.
'Simpsons' writer on mining Ontario roots for '80s film, running afoul of Morrissey

'Simpsons' writer on mining Ontario roots for '80s film, running afoul of Morrissey

TORONTO — Before he moved to the United States to become a comedy writer on late-night talk shows and "The Simpsons," Tim Long was a self-described nerd in an Ontario town dubbed "home of the white squirrel." Exeter, Ont.
10 grilling tips (and a shrimp cocktail recipe to use them)

10 grilling tips (and a shrimp cocktail recipe to use them)

This time of year, everyone asks me how they can become a better griller. It all comes down to the following 10 tips, the most important of which is knowing the difference between direct and indirect cooking.
AP-NORC poll: Inequity in community support for older adults

AP-NORC poll: Inequity in community support for older adults

WASHINGTON (AP) — Many Americans believe their communities are doing a good job meeting the needs of older adults, but white people may be better equipped than people of color to age within their communities, according to a new survey from The Associ
Turn off, turn on: Simple step can thwart top phone hackers

Turn off, turn on: Simple step can thwart top phone hackers

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — As a member of the secretive Senate Intelligence Committee, Sen. Angus King has reason to worry about hackers. At a briefing by security staff this year, he said he got some advice on how to help keep his cellphone secure.
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