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Fury cross the Mersey: Liverpool loses world heritage status

Fury cross the Mersey: Liverpool loses world heritage status

LONDON (AP) — Civic leaders in Liverpool expressed outrage Wednesday after the English port city was stripped of its World Heritage status by the United Nations’ culture organization.
PHOTOS: Some standout moments from the Cannes Film Festival

PHOTOS: Some standout moments from the Cannes Film Festival

The Cannes Film Festival returned this month, rolling out the red carpet and restoring glamour to the French Riviera with a collection of provocative films and a parade of stars.
Edmunds: Is it possible to return the car you just bought?

Edmunds: Is it possible to return the car you just bought?

With car prices at record highs and inventory getting thinner, shoppers might be tempted to rush through a deal this summer without giving it much thought.
How to be a frugal traveler and still have fun

How to be a frugal traveler and still have fun

That first post-vaccine vacation is finally a possibility for many, but after more than a year without travel, the sticker shock is no joke. In general, travel prices are increasing to reflect higher demand. According to the U.S.
Olympics, pandemic and politics: There's no separating them

Olympics, pandemic and politics: There's no separating them

TOKYO — Over and over, year after year, the stewards of the Olympics say it: The Games aren't supposed to be political.
'A light at the end of the tunnel': Canadians hug loved ones in post-vaccine reunions

'A light at the end of the tunnel': Canadians hug loved ones in post-vaccine reunions

Richard and Linda Davis live only a short drive from their three daughters and seven grandchildren. But the Winnipeg couple says the COVID-19 crisis put a painful distance between them.
Tokyo's drinkers drown frustrations over virus limits, Games

Tokyo's drinkers drown frustrations over virus limits, Games

TOKYO — On the eve of the Tokyo Olympics, the government’s attempt to curb a coronavirus surge by targeting drinkers is drowning in liquor, frustration and indifference. Japan has asked the city’s restaurants and bars to close by 8 p.m.
Belgrade residents tell rights court of bar noise 'torture'

Belgrade residents tell rights court of bar noise 'torture'

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia's capital is vibrating with nightlife again after over a year of pandemic restrictions.
Netflix confirms move into video games as its growth slows

Netflix confirms move into video games as its growth slows

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Netflix reported its worst slowdown in subscriber growth in eight years as people emerge from their pandemic cocoons. So it’s adding a new attraction to its marquee: Video games.
Conservative media offers mixed messages on COVID-19 vaccine

Conservative media offers mixed messages on COVID-19 vaccine

NEW YORK (AP) — When Dr. Alexa Mieses Malchuk talks to patients about the COVID-19 vaccine, she tries to feel out where they get their information from.
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