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London's secret tunnels that helped inspire James Bond will open to the public, complete with a bar

London's secret tunnels that helped inspire James Bond will open to the public, complete with a bar

LONDON (AP) — There is a history-rich part of London that few people have seen, where the city braced for the Blitz , James Bond’s creator got inspiration and secret Cold War messages passed between Washington and Moscow .
Put chickpeas at the center of the plate with citrus and honey

Put chickpeas at the center of the plate with citrus and honey

The Greek island of Ikaria has a wealth of vegetable dishes, many of which call for lavish amounts of legumes, often braised with tomatoes in olive oil.
Ford recalls nearly 200,000 Mustang Mach Es due to faulty door latches that could trap passengers

Ford recalls nearly 200,000 Mustang Mach Es due to faulty door latches that could trap passengers

Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 200,000 electric Mustangs because the door latches could falter, potentially trapping passengers in the back seat.
Pint-size pioneer 'Dora the Explorer' celebrates her 25th anniversary

Pint-size pioneer 'Dora the Explorer' celebrates her 25th anniversary

NEW YORK (AP) — Twenty-five years ago, a little girl with a bob haircut appeared on our TVs, speaking a mix of English and Spanish, with a spunky, can-do spirit. She had an adventure planned, a backpack, a monkey friend and upbeat songs.
Taylor Mac's 'Prosperous Fools' skewers wealthy philanthropists in a biting satire

Taylor Mac's 'Prosperous Fools' skewers wealthy philanthropists in a biting satire

NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Mac does not set out to bite the hand that feeds in a new play satirizing cultural philanthropy. The MacArthur “genius grant” recipient claims to be “just trying to get some lipstick on it.
Young Thug performs for the first time since leaving jail, teams with Travis Scott and T.I.: Photos

Young Thug performs for the first time since leaving jail, teams with Travis Scott and T.I.: Photos

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) — Atlanta rapper Young Thug has returned to the stage for the first time since he was released from custody late last year.
Comedy and crime fighting join forces for police learning leadership skills

Comedy and crime fighting join forces for police learning leadership skills

CHICAGO (AP) — Three dozen police captains pair off in a Chicago conference room to play a game: They must start a sentence with the last word their partner used.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 29-July 5

Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 29-July 5

Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 29-July 5: June 29: Actor Gary Busey is 81. Actor-turned-Congressman-turned-radio host Fred Grandy is 77. Drummer Ian Paice of Deep Purple is 77. Singer Don Dokken of Dokken is 72.
Arnaldo Pomodoro, whose bronze spheres decorate prominent public spaces around the world, dies at 98

Arnaldo Pomodoro, whose bronze spheres decorate prominent public spaces around the world, dies at 98

ROME (AP) — Arnaldo Pomodoro, one of Italy's most prominent contemporary artists whose bronze spheres decorate iconic public spaces from the Vatican to the United Nations, has died at age 98, his foundation said Monday.
Simon Cracker creates a brand uniform to highlight star upcycled garments during Milan Fashion Week

Simon Cracker creates a brand uniform to highlight star upcycled garments during Milan Fashion Week

MILAN (AP) — Simon Cracker’s collection for next summer is an expression of exasperation with a world of uninformed “experts,” and as an antidote the Italian upcycled brand has distilled its focus to singular, spotlight garments, paired with a Simon
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