By the time the last bell rings and backpacks are tossed aside, kids are often thrilled to begin their summer break. Even those heading straight into day camps or summer programs can’t help but ...

The first watermelons appeared in South Africa some 5,000 years ago. From there, they spread in popularity and by the 2000-year BC, they were cultivated and became an everyday food in ancient Egypt.

Asian shares rose Tuesday after stocks on Wall Street closed broadly lower as the White House stepped up pressure on major trading partners to make deals before punishing tariffs imposed by the U.S.