WADENA, Minn. — Lolita Myers is proving age is just a number. The 84-year-old Wadena woman recently became a grandmaster in taekwondo. To become a grandmaster, students must dedicate decades to training, achieve a high black belt rank and demonstrate … Continued
September is here, with its Septembery ways — lively though hectic, buoyant with promise but bogged down with to-dos, warm in the sun with just the right amount of snap at night. Everything seems new, even if you’re only returning … Continued
By JOHN LEICESTER, Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Legislators toppled France’s government in a confidence vote on Monday, a new crisis for Europe’s second-largest economy that obliges President Emmanuel Macron to search for a fourth prime minister in 12 months. … Continued
By ANITA SNOW TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Nothing makes Brad Lancaster happier than a monsoon downpour. The tall 58-year-old jumped like a kid in the puddles on the sidewalk one recent August afternoon after a half inch (1.3 centimeters) of … Continued
By Jake McMahon, Lexington Herald-Leader In a small building tucked in a quiet Fort Mitchell neighborhood, more than 1,200 retirees have found a home. Related Articles A guide to earning and redeeming frequent flyer miles Fall foliage tracker 2025: Where … Continued
By SETH BORENSTEIN WASHINGTON (AP) — Global warming in the United States is amping up the country’s sweet tooth, a new study found. When the temperature rises, Americans — especially those with less money and education — drink lots more … Continued