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An ancient theater in Greece opens for its final season before undergoing a 3-year restoration

An ancient theater in Greece opens for its final season before undergoing a 3-year restoration

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — For visitors to Athens, the ancient Odeon of Herod Atticus is the must-see theater at the foot of the Acropolis . Artists revere it for the majestic stage where legends have performed.
Prada wants to change the conversation away from aggression, toward gentleness

Prada wants to change the conversation away from aggression, toward gentleness

MILAN (AP) — With global tensions escalating, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons want to change the conversation to something gentle, calm and nice with their menswear collection for next summer, previewed during Milan Fashion Week on Sunday.
New report suggests opening churches to the masses as attendance dwindles

New report suggests opening churches to the masses as attendance dwindles

When Rev. Kevin George first arrived at St. Paul's Cathedral, congregants accused him of coming to rip out the pews. "I was like, 'OK, everybody take a breath.
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ tops the US box office as ‘Elio’ marks a new low for Pixar

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ tops the US box office as ‘Elio’ marks a new low for Pixar

NEW YORK (AP) — Neither Pixar nor zombies were enough to topple “How to Train Your Dragon" from the No. 1 slot at North American box offices over the weekend.
Armani's global aesthetic shines in bohemian Emporio Armani show, though designer misses Milan bow

Armani's global aesthetic shines in bohemian Emporio Armani show, though designer misses Milan bow

MILAN (AP) — Giorgio Armani’s admiration for other cultures and global aesthetic was on full display at his latest Emporio Armani show, but the designer himself was notably absent .
Natalie Sue wins Leacock Medal for Humour for novel 'I Hope This Finds You Well'

Natalie Sue wins Leacock Medal for Humour for novel 'I Hope This Finds You Well'

Natalie Sue's debut novel “I Hope This Finds You Well” has won this year's Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour. The $25,000 award is given to the best Canadian book of literary humour published in the previous year.
Events taking place across Canada Saturday to mark Indigenous Peoples Day

Events taking place across Canada Saturday to mark Indigenous Peoples Day

OTTAWA — Hundreds gathered Saturday at events across Canada to mark Indigenous Peoples Day, with messages of optimism about future reconciliation mixed with criticism that there remains much to be done.
Paris' iconic cauldron from the Olympic Games returns to light up summer nights

Paris' iconic cauldron from the Olympic Games returns to light up summer nights

PARIS (AP) — A year after it captivated crowds during the Paris Olympics , a centerpiece of the summer Games made a comeback Saturday to light up the French capital's skyline.
Greenland celebrates its National Day to mark the summer solstice

Greenland celebrates its National Day to mark the summer solstice

NUUK, Greenland (AP) — Greenlanders celebrated National Day, the Arctic island's biggest summer festival, on Saturday to mark the solstice with songs, cannon salutes and dances under 24 hours of sunlight.
Researchers discover ancient predatory, fanged fish that swam in Nova Scotia waters

Researchers discover ancient predatory, fanged fish that swam in Nova Scotia waters

HALIFAX — Researchers have discovered a new species of ancient fish with hooked front fangs that made them a fearsome and effective predator.
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