National Lifestyle

NEW YORK (AP) — Jordan Pavlin, the publisher of such young and acclaimed authors as Tommy Orange, Ayana Mathis and Yaa Gyasi, has been promoted to editor in chief of Alfred A. Knopf, among the book world's most prestigious jobs.

Now that he's back on the right side of qualifying for the '22 Bassmaster Classic, Canadian Jeff Gustafson's goal is to stay there. The Kenora, Ont., angler heads into the Elite Series' final event 34th in the overall standings.

NEW YORK (AP) — A pair of modern-day hikers step out of the woods and into a town where they are greeted by something strange: Suspiciously friendly residents who burst into a high-kicking, knee-slapping group welcome song.

When COVID put an abrupt halt to social gatherings, many homes were reconfigured to encompass school study areas and home offices.

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 25 years after its original publication, former President Barack Obama's memoir “Dreams from My Father” will be released in a young adult edition.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — John Glenn's birthplace and childhood hometown in Ohio are joining forces to celebrate what would have been the history-making astronaut and U.S. senator's 100th birthday with a three-day festival.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Team USA flag bearers in steamy Tokyo will likely be the coolest members of their packs.

BOSTON (AP) — When the first modern Olympics were held in Athens in 1896, winners did not get gold medals as they will later this month when the Tokyo games get underway. Instead, they got silver, while runners-up got bronze.

MIAMI (AP) — Norwegian Cruise Line is challenging a new Florida law that prevents cruise companies from requiring passengers to show proof of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Danish toymaker Lego said Wednesday it had asked a Utah-based gun company to stop producing a product that makes a pistol look like it is covered with the famous multi-colored building brick.