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Amazon, Tripadvisor and other companies team up to battle fake reviews while FTC seeks to ban them

Amazon, Tripadvisor and other companies team up to battle fake reviews while FTC seeks to ban them

NEW YORK (AP) — Some of the most used platforms for travel and online shopping said Tuesday they’re going to team up to battle fake reviews. Amazon, reviews site Glassdoor and Trustpilot, as well as travel companies Expedia Group, Booking.
A Tonga surgeon to lead WHO's Western Pacific after previous director fired for racism, misconduct

A Tonga surgeon to lead WHO's Western Pacific after previous director fired for racism, misconduct

LONDON (AP) — Health ministers in the Western Pacific nominated a surgeon from Tonga, Dr. Saia Ma'u Piukala, to lead the World Health Organization's regional office at a meeting in Manila on Tuesday.
How to grow your cup of coffee, indoors

How to grow your cup of coffee, indoors

About 20 years ago, while on vacation in Nashville, Tennessee, I saw my first coffee plant growing inside a greenhouse.
Math disabilities hold many students back. Schools often don't screen for them

Math disabilities hold many students back. Schools often don't screen for them

Laura Jackson became seriously concerned about her daughter and math when the girl was in third grade.
Millennial Money: The questions you aren’t asking (but should) during open enrollment

Millennial Money: The questions you aren’t asking (but should) during open enrollment

Open enrollment is no one’s idea of a good time, but health coverage is a crucial part of your financial health.
Upcoming 'Sesame Street' season stars Ariana DeBose, Brandi Carlile, ASL and an octopus chef

Upcoming 'Sesame Street' season stars Ariana DeBose, Brandi Carlile, ASL and an octopus chef

NEW YORK (AP) — The upcoming season of “Sesame Street” features an octopus as a chef, an exploration of American Sign Language and Quinta Brunson giving Cookie Monster a little bit of attitude.
Pepper X marks the spot as South Carolina pepper expert scorches his own Guinness Book heat record

Pepper X marks the spot as South Carolina pepper expert scorches his own Guinness Book heat record

FORT MILL, S.C.
Reese's $25,000 promotion may violate sweepstakes laws

Reese's $25,000 promotion may violate sweepstakes laws

Reese’s may be in violation of state and federal laws with its new sweepstakes offer currently advertised on packs of peanut butter cups. The promotion on two-cup packages reads “You could win $25,000” and, in smaller print, “See details inside.
Drug used in diabetes treatment Mounjaro helped dieters shed 60 pounds, study finds

Drug used in diabetes treatment Mounjaro helped dieters shed 60 pounds, study finds

The medicine in the diabetes drug Mounjaro helped people with obesity or who are overweight lose at least a quarter of their body weight, or about 60 pounds on average, when combined with intensive diet and exercise, a new study shows.
Miniature 'Star Wars' X-wing gets over $3 million at auction of Hollywood model-maker's collection

Miniature 'Star Wars' X-wing gets over $3 million at auction of Hollywood model-maker's collection

DALLAS (AP) — A miniature X-wing Starfighter used in a “Star Wars” film sold for over $3 million during an auction over the weekend of items both collected and created by longtime Hollywood model-maker Greg Jein.
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