AP Press 22.05.2026
Japanese-style scalp massages are catching on at "head spas" in the US

Head spas, which offer scalp and face massages, are gaining popularity in the U.S. Hundreds of locations, especially in California and New York, now offer these services....

AP Press 22.05.2026
Walmart delivers another strong quarter but also a cautious outlook due to economic uncertainty

Walmart delivered another strong quarter of sales as the discounter’s speedy deliveries and low prices served as a magnet for shoppers across the income spectrum....

AP Press 22.05.2026
SpaceX Starship test flight halted by launch tower issues

SpaceX's newest and biggest Starship will have to wait at least another day before launching on a test flight from Texas....

AP Press 22.05.2026
Asian shares surge, tracking Wall Street's tech rally

Shares have rallied across Asia, tracking gains on Wall Street after pressure from the bond market eased and oil prices fell back....

AP Press 22.05.2026
Inside Musk’s SpaceX IPO prospectus: Losses, lockups and a 1 million-person Mars goal

Elon Musk is all about big numbers — billions, trillions – and you can find them sprinkled throughout an extraordinary document he just filed to take his rocket maker SpaceX public....

AP Press 22.05.2026
"Greetings from" postcards highlight American optimism

Postcards emblazoned with “Greetings from” a state, city or tourist attraction advertise more than just the tiny scenes squeezed into 3D letters....

AP Press 22.05.2026
Prosecutors want former nonprofit leader to get 50-year sentence

Prosecutors are arguing in a court filing that the former leader of a Minnesota nonprofit who was convicted for her role at the center of a staggering $250 million fraud case should spend 50 years in prison....

AP Press 22.05.2026
Telescope captures a dying star resembling a crystal ball

A dying star has never looked so lovely. A telescope atop Hawaii's tallest peak, Mauna Kea, captured the star in its last gasps. The image was released Thursday....

AP Press 22.05.2026
El Nino dampens Atlantic hurricane risk, but increases it in Pacific

Meteorologists predict a developing El Nino could dampen the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, but it won't eliminate storms....

AP Press 21.05.2026
Howard Fendrich, award-winning AP national writer, dies at 55

Howard Fendrich, a longtime national sports writer for The Associated Press, has died at 55. His persistent reporting and detail-rich prose brought readers inside dozens of taut Grand Slam tennis finals, record-breaking Olympic moments and harrowing trips down the Alpine ski slopes....

AP Press 21.05.2026
Aid groups in eastern Congo warn Ebola outbreak is ‘gaining momentum’

Healthcare workers and aid groups in eastern Congo have appealed for more supplies and staff to respond to the outbreak of a rare type of Ebola, as armed groups continued to threaten safety of the region already grappling with displacement and humanitarian crisis....

AP Press 21.05.2026
Facing intense internal pressure, DNC releases post-election autopsy

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin has released a critical study of the party’s performance in the 2024 campaign....

AP Press 21.05.2026
San Diego mosque attackers cited Christchurch massacre as inspiration

An attack at a California Islamic center is the latest violence where the perpetrators said they were inspired by past atrocities, such as the 2019 massacre in Christchurch, New Zealand....

AP Press 21.05.2026
Kyle Busch, a 2-time NASCAR champion, hospitalized with severe illness, family says

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has been hospitalized with a severe illness and won’t compete at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend....

AP Press 21.05.2026
Trump will ease refrigerant rule in a move framed as an affordability fix

The Trump administration is loosening a federal rule that requires grocery stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment....

AP Press 21.05.2026
Queen Elizabeth backed ex-Prince Andrew as trade envoy

Documents reveal Queen Elizabeth II was eager for Prince Andrew to become the U.K. trade envoy. The U.K. government on Thursday released the confidential papers shortly after lawmakers accused Andrew of prioritizing his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein over national interests....

AP Press 21.05.2026
UN votes to support action on climate change despite US opposition

The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to support strong action to prevent climate change despite recent diplomatic efforts by the United States to have the measure withdrawn....

AP Press 21.05.2026
An Iranian general is major player in talks with US over war

A hard-line Iranian general linked to notorious attacks at home and abroad is believed to have seized a place near the center of power as negotiations with the United States hang in the balance....

AP Press 21.05.2026
Republicans expected to abandon $1B proposal for Trump's ballroom

Senate Republican leaders are expected to abandon a proposal for $1 billion in security money for the White House complex and President Donald Trump’s ballroom after it has failed to win enough party support on Capitol Hill....

AP Press 21.05.2026
Xi Jinping's summits with Trump and Putin reveal 2 approaches

Chinese leader Xi Jinping's recent summits with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin highlighted different dynamics with each country....

AP Press 21.05.2026
Lawmakers hear views on plan to privatize screening at 250 US airports

A House committee has discussed the future of the Transportation Security Administration as the Trump administration lobbies to replace TSA officers with private contractors....

AP Press 21.05.2026
A sea gull drops a surprise on King Charles III during Northern Ireland visit

A sea gull has left a lasting impression on King Charles III during his visit to Northern Ireland. The bird dropped a surprise on the king's suit jacket Wednesday, splattering others around him, including members of the press....

AP Press 21.05.2026
Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' final episode is still a secret

Stephen Colbert’s long run on “The Late Show” ends as he appears behind his CBS desk for the final time....

AP Press 21.05.2026
Montreal Victoire win their first PWHL title, beating Ottawa 4-0 in Game 4

Abby Roque scored twice, Ann-Renée Desbiens made 23 saves and the Montreal Victoire won their first PWHL title, beating the Ottawa Charge 4-0 on Wednesday night in Game 4 of the Walter Cup Finals....