Business and Finance
Why KFC stopped calling itself Kentucky Fried Chicken — and why the myths still won’t die
KFC details its 1991 nationwide rebrand from Kentucky Fried Chicken, debunking rumors of state licensing fees and mutant poultry.
Story Type: <span>Explainer</span>
Technology
Google’s new Search setting can save Lens images, voice searches and uploaded files. Here’s how it works
Google is rolling out a new Search Services History setting that saves Lens images and voice searches for signed-in users unless they opt out.
Health
What a resting heart rate can tell you about your health
Doctors say a resting heart rate consistently above 100 beats per minute can be an early warning sign of underlying health conditions.
Technology
CPSC recalls more than 554,000 Kobalt yard tools over battery fire risk: what owners need to know
The CPSC recalled 554,780 Kobalt 24V and 48V yard tools because their USB-C rechargeable batteries can short-circuit and catch fire.
Technology
Apple’s early security update shows how AI is changing the race to fix bugs
Apple released iOS 26.5.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.5.2 early for iPhone and Mac users to patch vulnerabilities before AI-assisted attacks can occur.
Weather
NOAA says El Niño is here and may strengthen this winter. What that means
NOAA issues a winter El Niño advisory. Wickenburg, Arizona residents should monitor local forecasts ahead of expected strengthening through January.
Crime and Justice
Got an unexpected envelope? Federal agencies say do not scan the QR code inside
Federal agencies warn Wickenburg residents against scanning QR codes in unexpected packages, citing brushing and phishing fraud schemes.
Travel
From Lancaster to state capitols nationwide: how Bob Heft’s 50-star flag traveled across America
See how Bob Heft's 50-star flag traveled from Lancaster, Ohio, to state capitols across the United States between 1960 and 1962.