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In Your Debt: Back to pre-pandemic spending? Don’t overdo it

In Your Debt: Back to pre-pandemic spending? Don’t overdo it

With COVID-19 restrictions mostly lifted in the U.S. (though that’s changing), you may be enjoying a more social summer than you were last year.
27 people aboard Carnival cruise test positive for COVID-19

27 people aboard Carnival cruise test positive for COVID-19

BELIZE CITY (AP) — Twenty-seven people aboard a Carnival cruise tested positive for COVID-19 just before the ship made a stop in Belize City this week, according to the Belize Tourism Board.
Climate-fueled wildfires take toll on tropical Pacific isles

Climate-fueled wildfires take toll on tropical Pacific isles

WAIMEA, Hawaii (AP) — A metal roof sits atop the burned remains of a homestead on the once-lush slopes of Hawaii's Mauna Kea — a dormant volcano and the state's tallest peak — charred cars and motorcycles strewn about as wind-whipped sand and ash bla
Extra COVID vaccine OK'd for those with weak immune systems

Extra COVID vaccine OK'd for those with weak immune systems

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators say transplant recipients and others with severely weakened immune systems can get an extra dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to better protect them as the delta variant continues to surge.
The Latest: Australia capital's lockdown until no more virus

The Latest: Australia capital's lockdown until no more virus

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s capital Canberra will remain locked down until there are no more COVID-19 infections in the city, a government leader said on Friday.
New Zealand loses its precious 'Rings' series to Britain

New Zealand loses its precious 'Rings' series to Britain

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand has long been associated with “The Lord of the Rings” but with the filming of a major new television series suddenly snatched away, the nation has become more like Mordor than the Shire for hundreds of worke
Extra COVID vaccine OK'd for those with weak immune systems

Extra COVID vaccine OK'd for those with weak immune systems

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Thursday said transplant recipients and others with severely weakened immune systems can get an extra dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to better protect them as the delta variant continues to surge.
Jenner campaign: No book, TV deals in works tied to recall

Jenner campaign: No book, TV deals in works tied to recall

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Caitlyn Jenner kicked off a monthlong campaign tour Thursday in her bid to become California’s next governor and raised fresh questions about her motive for entering the contest.
New Orleans mayor: Good times can roll -- with vaccines

New Orleans mayor: Good times can roll -- with vaccines

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — People who want to enter New Orleans bars, restaurants, music halls — or any other inside venue — will soon have to show proof of vaccination against the coronavirus or a recent negative test, according to new rules announced Thurs
'Jeopardy!' champ Matt Amodio's analytic style is a winner

'Jeopardy!' champ Matt Amodio's analytic style is a winner

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amid the ruckus over the new host of “Jeopardy!”, contestant Matt Amodio has methodically scooped up resounding victories and a place in the quiz show’s hall of fame.
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