CES 2026 was light on new headphones yet heavy on open earbuds, signaling a move away from noise-isolating designs.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I used to love hosting dinner parties, bringing friends together for good food and lively conversation. But the fun has gone out of it because just about everyone tells me about ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I used to love hosting dinner parties, bringing friends together for good food and lively conversation. But the fun has gone out of it because just about everyone tells me about ...

When I retired as the Mercury News editorial page editor in 2023, I wrote a farewell column urging readers not to give up on America, despite its many challenges. I reiterated my strong belief in the ...

Apr 3, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) gets ready to play the Memphis Grizzlies at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports ...

The U.S. military on Tuesday released its record of decision outlining preferred training activities in the Pacific as it seeks new operating permits. The plan covers a wide range of exercises ...

This Pew Research Center report looks at how Americans are thinking about aging and how things are going for adults ages 65 and older. Why did we do this? Pew Research Center does research to help the ...

It’s college application season. For high school seniors, it’s a time filled with drama. But this year, elite universities face a drama of their own. While colleges try to regroup from the loss of a ...

Educators are embarking on new territory. The role of the federal government has shifted, raising new considerations for teachers and school and district leaders. Federal education funding has changed ...