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As speculation about the next Bond grows, here's how some actors have responded to casting rumors

As speculation about the next Bond grows, here's how some actors have responded to casting rumors

LONDON (AP) — Aaron Taylor-Johnson is the latest actor reportedly offered a license to kill and succeed Daniel Craig as the new James Bond.
The ‘Taylor Swift effect’ aims to provide water during Brazil's life-threatening heat waves

The ‘Taylor Swift effect’ aims to provide water during Brazil's life-threatening heat waves

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian climatologist Núbia Beray Armond for years had been sounding the alarm about Rio de Janeiro's need for an extreme heat plan including water distribution.
Heavy-smoking West Virginia becomes the 12th state to ban lighting up in cars with kids present

Heavy-smoking West Virginia becomes the 12th state to ban lighting up in cars with kids present

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia, which has the highest rate of adult cigarette use in the nation, became the 12th state to ban smoking in vehicles with children present under a bill signed by Republican Gov. Jim Justice on Friday.
Drought pinched Louisiana's crawfish harvest, but mudbug fans are weathering the shortage

Drought pinched Louisiana's crawfish harvest, but mudbug fans are weathering the shortage

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — In Jeff Pohlmann's 39 years of selling crawfish in Louisiana he has never seen the industry face such an abysmal shortage of “mudbugs.
Nike's new England men's soccer shirt is causing a stir with its recolored flag

Nike's new England men's soccer shirt is causing a stir with its recolored flag

LONDON (AP) — England's new men's soccer team shirt is causing a bit of a stir. It's not just the price that's vexing some. The decision by Nike to change the color of the St.
Kate, Princess of Wales, reveals she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy

Kate, Princess of Wales, reveals she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy

LONDON (AP) — Kate, the Princess of Wales , has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy, she revealed Friday in a stunning announcement that followed weeks of speculation about her health and whereabouts.
Compass agrees to pay $57.5 million, make policy changes to settle real estate commission lawsuits

Compass agrees to pay $57.5 million, make policy changes to settle real estate commission lawsuits

Real estate brokerage company Compass Inc. will pay $57.5 million as part of a proposed settlement to resolve lawsuits over real estate commissions, the company said in a regulatory filing Friday.
As Kate announces her treatment for cancer, a look at recent events that have fueled rumors

As Kate announces her treatment for cancer, a look at recent events that have fueled rumors

LONDON (AP) — On Friday, Kate, the Princess of Wales , said she is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer — an announcement that comes amid what hasn't been a good year for Britain's royals so far.
Joana Vicente steps down as Sundance Institute CEO

Joana Vicente steps down as Sundance Institute CEO

Joana Vicente is stepping down as the CEO of the Sundance Institute, the nonprofit behind the annual Sundance Film Festival , after two and a half years.
Valentino's longtime designer Piccioli announces his departure from the brand after 25 years

Valentino's longtime designer Piccioli announces his departure from the brand after 25 years

Valentino’s longtime creative director, Pierpaolo Piccioli, on Friday announced his departure after 25 years at the storied Italian fashion house .
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