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This photo provided by Jonny Carmack shows his imaginative, colorful 'Fruit Room' in his Danbury, Conn. home, with influences that include Animal Crossing, a video game with numerous fruity references, and Dr. Seuss books. (Jonny Carmack via AP)

Farmstand chic? Décor is awash in fruit and vegetable motifs

Fruit and vegetables motifs are all over decor these days. Design experts say the farmstand vibe reflects many people’s craving for a simpler, healthier lifestyle.

The Eleanor McMain Secondary School Singing Mustangs gospel choir performs at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in New Orleans, Friday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Student gospel singers take stage at New Orleans festival known for celebrity acts

The grand entry of hundreds of Native American and Indigenous dancers begins with the staff procession during the annual Gathering of Nations powwow in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Friday, May 25, 2025 (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan)

Thousands gather in New Mexico for the largest powwow in North America

At shops around the Vatican, Pope Francis was a regular customer and a friend

Novak Djokovic of Serbia, poses during the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid, Spain, Monday, April 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Djokovic says tennis will always outlive its star players and he can feel the changes taking place

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Canadians put off by Trump’s bluster and border arrests are booking far fewer US visits

Trump’s attacks on Canada’s economy and threats to make it the 51st state have infuriated Canadians, who are canceling trips to the U.S. in big numbers.

A Mexican musician uses a contentious genre to sing of women imprisoned for killing their abusers

A Mexican music icon is using a typically male genre to sing of women imprisoned for killing their abusers while defending themselves and to highlight the more complicated aspects of gender-based violence.

The top photos of the week by AP’s photojournalists

April 18-24, 2025

This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Anita Baca, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week.

Pope Francis’ ordinary shoes bring pride to his Argentine neighborhood — and his cobbler

The man who would become Pope Francis always bought his shoes in the same place. And now the remarkably ordinary footwear has brought pride to his old Buenos Aires neighborhood — and his cobbler.

Trade war and leery travelers have airlines trimming flights and withdrawing financial guidance

Major U.S. airlines are reducing their flight schedules and revising or withdrawing their profit outlooks for the year due to less domestic travel demand as sentiment about the national and global economies sours.

One Tech Tip: Thinking of buying a secondhand phone? Some tips on what to look for

New smartphones aren’t cheap and prices could get even higher amid global trade tensions. To save money, consider buying a secondhand device.

Bluebells and other spring flowers can be nature’s antidote to stressful times

With the world awash in stress and anxiety, nature can be the perfect spring antidote. One good way to soothe the brain is taking time to head into nature and focus on what it has to offer.

No burgers but plenty of crawfish at this iconic New Orleans music festival

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival celebrates the world class music and cuisine arising from the birthplace of jazz.

10 fiction and nonfiction books inspired by the Vietnam War

The Vietnam War inspired enduring literature, from both sides of the world. Even before the war, U.S designs on Southeast Asia helped at least one novelist anticipate the tragedy to come.

Tina Knowles is tracing the throughline of Beyoncé and Solange’s success

The mother of Beyoncé and Solange, Tina Knowles has released her book, “Matriarch: A Memoir.” The 432-page Oprah’s Book Club selection delves into a vast range of topics, including her enslaved great-grandmothers, the Houston childhoods of Beyoncé and Solange and her infidelity-plagued first marriag

Worries about flying seem to be taking off. Here’s how to cope with in-flight anxiety

The evidence is anecdotal, but psychologists and flight attendants say they are seeing and hearing increased worries about flying.

Vineyards in NY wine country push sustainability as they adapt to climate change

The Finger Lakes are home to New York’s largest wine-producing region, but vineyards there are struggling with the impacts of climate change.

Edmunds: Five used luxury EVs you can get for cheap

Luxury EVs are high-tech, lavish and powerful. But many EV shoppers can’t afford the sky-high price tag that new models demand.

Nebraska bill to ban transgender students from the bathrooms and sports of their choice advances

A Nebraska bill that would bar transgender students from bathrooms, locker rooms and sports teams that correspond with their gender identity has advanced — but with a caveat.

Does a 529 plan affect financial aid?

529 assets can impact college financial aid packages, but there are nuances.

US health officials seek to phase out artificial dyes from the food supply

U.S. health officials say they’ll urge foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nation’s food supply.

Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here’s what to know for borrowers

Starting next month, the Education Department says student loans that are in default will be referred for collections.

Gold soars to a new high as economic uncertainty deepens. Here’s what to know

As economic uncertainty deepens worldwide, gold prices keep hitting record after record. That’s because interest in buying gold can rise sharply when anxious investors seek “safe havens” for parking their money.

Oaks excel at supporting the food web (including us). Arbor Day’s a good time to plant one

The last Friday in April is national Arbor Day. It’s a great time to plant trees. And it’s an especially great time to plant an oak.

Tina Knowles’ memoir ‘Matriarch’ is Oprah Winfrey’s new book club pick

Oprah Winfrey’s new book club pick is a memoir by an old friend and personal hero, Tina Knowles. Winfrey announced Tuesday that she had selected Knowles’ “Matriarch,” which was published this week.