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EU moves toward latest gene techniques in food production to counter climate change, shortages 07/05/2023 11:21am • BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union took a step Wednesday toward adapting its food production to the new ways of the world: The 27-nation bloc wants to embrace the latest gene techniques it hopes will help safely counter global challenges like climate change and shortages. For decades, the EU was The Best Yoga Poses for Male Pelvic Floor Health 07/04/2023 08:00pm • Yoga for male pelvic floor healthA healthy pelvic floor for men means having normal and pain-free bowel, bladder and sexual function. According to Susie Gronski, a doctor of physical therapy who specializes in male pelvic health, yoga is an effective way for men to maintain a healthy pelvic floor. P 7 Best Funds to Hold in a Roth IRA 07/04/2023 08:00pm • Outside of a 401(k), the next-best account to grow a nest egg over time is the Roth IRA. For those who qualify, investing in a Roth IRA can lead to significantly higher net returns compared to a regular taxable brokerage account thanks to a unique array of advantages. "A Roth IRA is an account that 7 Best ETFs to Buy Now 07/04/2023 08:00pm • With each passing month of 2023, Wall Street continues to put up strong returns despite persistent negativity in the financial media. Sure, inflation and interest rates remain a challenge. And sure, the war in Ukraine and severe droughts fueling catastrophic wildfires are two depressing stories that 7 of the Best Growth Funds to Buy and Hold 07/04/2023 08:00pm • Just like there are different flavors of ice cream, there are also different flavors of stocks. Within the equity universe, investors are free to pick and choose from a variety of market caps, such as small-, mid- and large-cap stocks, as well as factors such as value, dividend, volatility or growth One month into toe injury, Aaron Judge begins hitting off a tee but says he's unable to run 07/04/2023 01:26pm • One month into his recovery from a torn ligament in his right toe, Aaron Judge has started hitting off a tee but said Tuesday he is still unable to run. “I got to be able to run,” Judge said before the Yankees continued a four-game series with the Orioles. “If I can run then I can play. Me run Activists spurred by affirmative action ruling challenge legacy admissions at Harvard 07/03/2023 04:20pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — A civil rights group is challenging legacy admissions at Harvard University, saying the practice discriminates against students of color by giving an unfair boost to the mostly white children of alumni. The practice of giving priority to the children of alumni has faced growing p When I found out the world needs more barbecue judges, I had to help 07/03/2023 03:10pm • Late last month, about 100 people of all ages, backgrounds — and taste buds — gathered inside a hotel ballroom near Capitol Hill bonded by a love of one thing: good barbecue. Like me, they were there to take a class that would make us certified Kansas City Barbecue Society judges. It soun The aftermath of mass shootings infiltrates every corner of survivors’ lives 07/03/2023 03:00pm • CHICAGO (AP) — More than a year after 11-year-old Mayah Zamora was airlifted out of Uvalde, Texas, where she was critically injured in the Robb Elementary school shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers, the family is still reeling. Knocks on the door startle Mayah into a panic. The fa Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 07/03/2023 02:14pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov The aftermath of mass shootings infiltrates every corner of survivors’ lives 07/03/2023 01:57pm • CHICAGO (AP) — More than a year after 11-year-old Mayah Zamora was airlifted out of Uvalde, Texas, after being critically injured in the Robb Elementary school shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers, the family is still reeling. Knocks on the door startle Mayah into a panic. The family King of the Netherlands apologizes for country's role in slavery on 150th anniversary of abolition 07/01/2023 03:51pm • AMSTERDAM (AP) — King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands apologized Saturday for his country's role in slavery and asked for forgiveness during a historic speech greeted by cheers and whoops at an event to commemorate the anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Dutch colonies. The king’s spe A new pro women's hockey league is set to launch in January with 6 teams in North America 06/30/2023 07:11pm • Organizers announced plans Friday to launch a new women’s professional hockey league in January that they hope will provide a stable, economically sustainable home for the sport's top players for years to come. The North American league is expected to start with six teams — three in the U.S. and How the Supreme Court student loan decision affects you 06/30/2023 07:05pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The Supreme Court has ruled the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loan debt, effectively killing the $400 billion plan, which would have canceled up to $20,000 in federal student loans for 43 million people. Of those, 20 million wo Biden offers new student debt relief plan, lashes out at GOP after Supreme Court ruling 06/30/2023 07:04pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden vowed Friday to push ahead with a new plan providing student loan relief for millions of borrowers, while blaming Republican “hypocrisy” for triggering the day's Supreme Court decision that wiped out his original effort. Biden said his administration had