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Reshma Saujani's book 'Pay Up' urges support for mothers

Reshma Saujani's book 'Pay Up' urges support for mothers

NEW YORK (AP) — The founder of the non-profit organization Girls Who Code has a book coming out about helping women who raise children, with suggestions including government aid and a more compassionate workplace.
From tacos to ice cream: Adam Rubin now writing for tweens

From tacos to ice cream: Adam Rubin now writing for tweens

NEW YORK (AP) — One of the country's most popular picture book authors is ready to add a few more words. Adam Rubin, known to parents and kids for “Dragon Loves Tacos,” is working on his first middle-grade book.
Val Kilmer on a life in illusion and the new doc 'Val'

Val Kilmer on a life in illusion and the new doc 'Val'

CANNES, France (AP) — Val Kilmer was in movies he wasn’t in. The new documentary “Val,” bursting with footage Kilmer shot himself over his 61 years, includes home videos and backstage glimpses, as you might expect.
Skip college? Not if you want to make more money

Skip college? Not if you want to make more money

Skeptical of the four-year college degree? It’s still your best bet to make money. Backlash against college as a common stop on the road to adulthood has mounted over the past decade.
Five most likely reasons your check engine light just lit up

Five most likely reasons your check engine light just lit up

Americans are holding onto their vehicles longer than ever, with the average age of a car in 2020 rising to a record 12.1 years, according to data from IHS Markit.
Vancouver composer has eye and ear on the future in 'Horizon Forbidden West'

Vancouver composer has eye and ear on the future in 'Horizon Forbidden West'

These days Oleksa Lozowchuk is thinking 1,000 years into the future. The Vancouver-based composer is working on the soundtrack to the PlayStation 4 and 5 video game "Horizon Forbidden West," sequel to 2017's "Horizon Zero Dawn.
'Marrying Millions' TV star pleads not guilty to raping teen

'Marrying Millions' TV star pleads not guilty to raping teen

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Developer and reality TV personality William Hutchinson pleaded not guilty Tuesday to raping an unconscious 16-year-old girl at his Southern California vacation home.
'The Crown,' 'Mandalorian' top Emmy nominations with 24 each

'The Crown,' 'Mandalorian' top Emmy nominations with 24 each

LOS ANGELES (AP) — "The Crown” tied with “The Mandalorian” for the most Emmy nominations Tuesday with 24 apiece, but the Marvel universe also got bragging rights with runner-up “WandaVision.
Feeling seen: Mj Rodriguez on historic Emmy nod for ‘Pose’

Feeling seen: Mj Rodriguez on historic Emmy nod for ‘Pose’

Learning of her historic Emmy nomination , Mj Rodriguez of “Pose” had one overwhelming feeling: “I felt so seen.” “I felt represented and I felt seen,” said Rodriguez, who scored the first major acting Emmy nod for a trans performer. “And ...
El Salvador bans mass gatherings amid coronavirus surge

El Salvador bans mass gatherings amid coronavirus surge

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — El Salvador’s congress voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to impose a 90-day ban on sporting events, concerts, festivals and other mass gatherings because of a surge in coronavirus cases.
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