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What would happen without a Leap Day? More than you might think

Feb. 28, 2024 17:44 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Leap year. It's a delight for the calendar and math nerds among us. So how did it all begin and why? Have a look at some of the numbers, history and lore behind the (not quite) every-four-year phenomenon that adds a 29th day to February. BY THE...

What would happen without a Leap Day? More than you might think

Feb. 25, 2024 15:02 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Leap year. It's a delight for the calendar and math nerds among us. So how did it all begin and why? Have a look at some of the numbers, history and lore behind the (not quite) every four year phenom that adds a 29th day to February. BY THE NUMBERS ...

Strike at the Eiffel Tower closes one of the world's most popular monuments to visitors

Feb. 19, 2024 12:13 PM EST

PARIS (AP) — Visitors to the Eiffel Tower were turned away on Monday because of a strike over poor financial management at one of the world’s most-visited sites. A sign was posted at the entrance in English, saying: “Due to a strike, the Eiffel Tower is closed. We apologize.”...

Chocolates, flowers and procrastination. For many Americans, Valentine's Day is a last-minute affair

Feb. 14, 2024 06:41 AM EST

In a classic “Saturday Night Live” sketch, a young man hands his girlfriend a Valentine’s Day gift: a bear dressed in a bee costume that he picked up at the drugstore. “When did you get this?” she asks with a strained smile. “One minute ago,” he replies....

Last-minute love: Many Americans procrastinate when it comes to Valentine's gifts

Feb. 14, 2024 06:05 AM EST

In a classic “Saturday Night Live” sketch, a young man hands his girlfriend a Valentine’s Day gift: a bear dressed in a bee costume that he picked up at the drugstore. “When did you get this?” she asks with a strained smile. “One minute ago,” he replies....

Oregon weekly newspaper to relaunch print edition after theft forced it to lay off its entire staff

Jan. 27, 2024 19:39 PM EST

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon weekly newspaper that had to lay off its entire staff after its funds were embezzled by a former employee will relaunch its print edition next month, its editor said, a move made possible in large part by fundraising campaigns and community contributions. ...

3 teens face charges in Christmas Day youth facility disturbance, Albuquerque sheriff says

Jan. 12, 2024 18:05 PM EST

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Three teens are facing charges including assault following what sheriff's officials termed a “major disturbance” on Christmas Day at a youth detention center in Albuquerque, sheriff's officials said Friday. The Bernalillo County sheriff's office said in...

Burberry's share price hit as luxury brand warns about lower trading over crucial Christmas period

Jan. 12, 2024 12:00 PM EST

LONDON (AP) — Burberry, the London-based luxury goods fashion house, warned Friday that profits this year would be lower than anticipated as wealthy shoppers, particularly in the Americas, tightened their belts during the crucial Christmas trading period. In a statement, the...

Carnival begins in New Orleans with Phunny Phorty Phellows, king cakes, Joan of Arc parade

Jan. 07, 2024 11:55 AM EST

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The countdown to Mardi Gras begins Saturday in New Orleans as Carnival season kicks off with dozens of costumed revelers and a brass band set to crowd onto a streetcar for a nighttime ride down historic St. Charles Avenue. Meanwhile, a walking club in the French Quarter will...

2 dead in Ukraine city of Kherson as Russian soldiers celebrate Orthodox Christmas on front line

Jan. 07, 2024 11:49 AM EST

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The southern Ukrainian city of Kherson was subjected Sunday to numerous shelling attacks from Russian-occupied parts of the Kherson region, across the Dnieper River, local officials said. The head of the Kherson city administration, Roman Mrochko, said two...