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Moulin Rouge's red windmill sails restored and turning again

Moulin Rouge's red windmill sails restored and turning again

PARIS (AP) — The iconic red windmill sails of Paris' Moulin Rouge cabaret are turning once more.
Cuban women embrace extravagant nail art despite economic hardships

Cuban women embrace extravagant nail art despite economic hardships

HAVANA (AP) — Cuban women are embracing extravagant nail art with many willing to spend the money to have extremely long and intricate nails despite the economic obstacles.
CDC finds nearly 1 in 3 US youth have prediabetes, but experts question scant data

CDC finds nearly 1 in 3 US youth have prediabetes, but experts question scant data

A new federal estimate shows a rise in prediabetes among American adolescents, a finding that is spurring concerns about the health of U.S.
Singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to 2 further charges over London nightclub assault case

Singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to 2 further charges over London nightclub assault case

LONDON (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded not guilty to two further charges related to the serious beating of a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.
Giveon's 'Beloved' highlights the universal commonality of love and romance struggles

Giveon's 'Beloved' highlights the universal commonality of love and romance struggles

NEW YORK (AP) — Giveon has been on a quest for musical and personal growth since releasing his studio debut three years ago. But the more things have changed, they’ve also stayed the same. “The girls didn’t stop,” he said with a sly smile.
In the Sahara, a friendly dance competition carries on an ancient festival tradition

In the Sahara, a friendly dance competition carries on an ancient festival tradition

DJANET, Algeria (AP) — In one hand, the dancers hold swords symbolizing battle. In the other, a piece of cloth symbolizing peace.
The UN warns millions will die by 2029 if US funding for HIV programs isn't replaced

The UN warns millions will die by 2029 if US funding for HIV programs isn't replaced

LONDON (AP) — Years of American-led investment into AIDS programs has reduced the number of people killed by the disease to the lowest levels seen in more than three decades and provided life-saving medicines for some of the world’s most vulnerable.
A look at new rules for school library books and what won't be allowed on shelves

A look at new rules for school library books and what won't be allowed on shelves

The Alberta government is putting new rules in place for school libraries starting Oct. 1. The province says young students shouldn't be exposed to inappropriate sexual content.
Alberta to ban explicit sex books in school libraries starting Oct. 1

Alberta to ban explicit sex books in school libraries starting Oct. 1

EDMONTON — Alberta's education minister says sexually explicit content must be gone from school library shelves as of Oct. 1, but the move is not about book banning.
Bullet holes riddle windows of Indian star Kapil Sharma's Surrey, B.C., restaurant

Bullet holes riddle windows of Indian star Kapil Sharma's Surrey, B.C., restaurant

Police in British Columbia are investigating after shots were fired at a restaurant linked to a prominent Indian comedian, with apparent footage of the shooting widely shared on social media.
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