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Thai transgender activist buys Miss Universe for $20 million

BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai business tycoon and transgender activist has purchased the Miss Universe Organization for $20 million, her company announced Wednesday. Chakrapong “Anne” Chakrajutathib, who controls JKN Global Group Public Co. Ltd.
Mexican-born filmmaker fears losing hope if DACA thrown out

Mexican-born filmmaker fears losing hope if DACA thrown out

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Under a string of golden street lights, the directions roll off Jorge Xolalpa's tongue interchangeably in English and Spanish as he paces the sidewalk with a cameraman by his side.
French iconic painter of black Pierre Soulages dead at 102

French iconic painter of black Pierre Soulages dead at 102

PARIS (AP) — French painter Pierre Soulages, an icon of post-World War II European abstract art famed for his use of black, has died, according to the Soulages Museum in his hometown of Rodez. He was 102.
French electronic music pioneer Jarre shows no fatigue at 74

French electronic music pioneer Jarre shows no fatigue at 74

PARIS (AP) — Genes — and a dash of humility — are the secrets of longevity for one of France’s biggest music stars, Jean-Michel Jarre, the septuagenarian electronic music pioneer who’s sold over 80 million records and is still going strong.
30 people rescued after being trapped in Malaysian cave

30 people rescued after being trapped in Malaysian cave

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — About 30 members of a film crew who were trapped in a limestone cave in northern Malaysia during heavy rain Wednesday have been rescued, police said.
'Unvarnished' bio of Ray Dalio scheduled for next fall

'Unvarnished' bio of Ray Dalio scheduled for next fall

NEW YORK (AP) — An “unauthorized, unvarnished” biography of billionaire hedge-fund manager Ray Dalio will be published next fall, authored by a Wall Street Journal investigative reporter whom the Bridgewater Associates founder has called biased and d
Once key, US newspaper editorial endorsements fade away

Once key, US newspaper editorial endorsements fade away

NEW YORK (AP) — Newspaper endorsements are fading away as prizes to be nabbed by political campaigns, the practice a victim of both the news industry's troubles and the era's bitter politics.
Poland says book given to pope by Macron wasn't WWII plunder

Poland says book given to pope by Macron wasn't WWII plunder

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s culture minister on Wednesday rejected speculation that a rare book given to Pope Francis earlier this week by French President Emmanuel Macron might have been looted from Poland during World War II.

Noseda extends for 3 years with Zurich Opera through 2027-28

Zurich Opera music director Gianandrea Noseda has agreed to a three-year contract extension through the 2027-28 season.
'Scrubs' producer Eric Weinberg pleads not guilty to assault

'Scrubs' producer Eric Weinberg pleads not guilty to assault

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eric Weinberg, executive producer for the hit TV show “Scrubs," was denied bail on Tuesday after pleading not guilty to sexually assaulting five women whom prosecutors said he lured to photo shoots.
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