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Venezuelan publisher receives award from US book association

Venezuelan publisher receives award from US book association

NEW YORK (AP) — One of Venezuela's few remaining independent publishers is being honored by the Association of American Publishers, the trade association announced Wednesday.
Edmunds: Toyota RAV4 Prime vs. Hyundai Tucson Plug-in

Edmunds: Toyota RAV4 Prime vs. Hyundai Tucson Plug-in

Since its debut for the 2021 model year, the Toyota RAV4 Prime has served as a benchmark for what a small SUV with a plug-in hybrid powertrain can be. It’s efficient, fast and nearly as practical as a regular RAV4.
Low-cost fashion chain H&M to cut 1,500 jobs worldwide

Low-cost fashion chain H&M to cut 1,500 jobs worldwide

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Low-cost fashion brand H&M said Wednesday that it will be reducing its global workforce by around 1,500 positions as part of a plan to reduce costs and further improve efficiency.
Egyptians call on British Museum to return Rosetta Stone

Egyptians call on British Museum to return Rosetta Stone

CAIRO (AP) — The debate over who owns ancient artifacts has been an increasing challenge to museums across Europe and America, and the spotlight has fallen on the most visited piece in the British Museum: The Rosetta Stone.
Journalist John Lorinc wins Balsillie Prize for book on future of city-building

Journalist John Lorinc wins Balsillie Prize for book on future of city-building

TORONTO — The Writer's Trust of Canada has named freelance journalist John Lorinc the winner of this year's Balsillie Prize for Public Policy for his book on the future of city-building.
Review: Slice into the holiday spirit with 'Violent Night'

Review: Slice into the holiday spirit with 'Violent Night'

The holiday season is upon us and how better to celebrate than watching Santa slip several pool balls into a Christmas stocking, swing them in the air menacingly and see him cave in someone's face? Such is “Violent Night,” a film that clearly no one
Kim Kardashian, Ye reach divorce settlement

Kim Kardashian, Ye reach divorce settlement

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kim Kardashian and Ye have reached a settlement in their divorce, averting a trial that had been set for next month, court documents filed Tuesday showed.
Proposed language law changes pose more 'barriers' for Indigenous people, AFN says

Proposed language law changes pose more 'barriers' for Indigenous people, AFN says

OTTAWA — Proposed changes to the Official Languages Act are likely to create more "arbitrary barriers" for Indigenous people hoping to work in federal institutions and advance to higher levels, says the Assembly of First Nations.
Study: U.S. gun death rates hit highest levels in decades

Study: U.S. gun death rates hit highest levels in decades

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. gun death rate last year hit its highest mark in nearly three decades, and the rate among women has been growing faster than that of men, according to study published Tuesday.
'The Phantom of the Opera' extends its long Broadway goodbye

'The Phantom of the Opera' extends its long Broadway goodbye

NEW YORK (AP) — The masked man of Broadway is going out strong.
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