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New York City mayor gives Sean 'Diddy' Combs a key to the city during a ceremony in Times Square

New York City mayor gives Sean 'Diddy' Combs a key to the city during a ceremony in Times Square

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs got the key to New York City on Friday, the same day that he released his first studio album in 17 years.
Jayne Anne Phillips, Paul Harding are among National Book Award fiction nominees

Jayne Anne Phillips, Paul Harding are among National Book Award fiction nominees

NEW YORK (AP) — Historical novels by Jayne Anne Phillips and Paul Harding and Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah’s dystopian prison novel “Chain-Gang All-Stars” are among the nominees on the National Book Awards long list for fiction.
Tony Award-winner Michael McGrath, mourned as 'adorable, mischievous, brilliant,' dies at 65

Tony Award-winner Michael McGrath, mourned as 'adorable, mischievous, brilliant,' dies at 65

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael McGrath, a Broadway character actor who shined in zany, feel-good musicals and won a Tony Award for “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” has died. He was 65.
Botulism outbreak tied to sardines served in Bordeaux leaves 1 person dead and several hospitalized

Botulism outbreak tied to sardines served in Bordeaux leaves 1 person dead and several hospitalized

PARIS (AP) — Matt Jackson was riding an electric bike through Bordeaux wine country when he started feeling strange.
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar

Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar

The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide.
Free prescription discount cards from GoodRx - What’s the catch?

Free prescription discount cards from GoodRx - What’s the catch?

NerdWallet Bytitle: NerdWallet Americans spend more than $420 billion per year at pharmacies for prescription drugs, according to a 2022 report from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Hollywood strikes don't address unique challenges faced by Canadian BIPOC creators

Hollywood strikes don't address unique challenges faced by Canadian BIPOC creators

TORONTO — Ongoing strikes by Hollywood actors and writers have kept discussions about fair compensation and job protection at the forefront of this year's Toronto International Film Festival, but Canadian film industry players who are Black, Indigeno
Things to know about Sweden's monarchy as King Carl XVI celebrates 50 years on the throne

Things to know about Sweden's monarchy as King Carl XVI celebrates 50 years on the throne

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf celebrates his golden jubilee on Friday, marking 50 years since he ascended the throne on Sept. 15, 1973.
A German tailor who specializes in bespoke lederhosen is in high demand ahead of Oktoberfest

A German tailor who specializes in bespoke lederhosen is in high demand ahead of Oktoberfest

BAD HINDELANG, Germany (AP) — As Germany’s city of Munich prepares to tap the kegs for Oktoberfest this weekend, Bavaria state residents and foreign regulars of the world’s most conspicuous beer party are getting ready to drink and celebrate while sh
Citing sustainability, Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?

Citing sustainability, Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Bethany Patton steps up to the counter and places her pink mug into a shoebox-sized dishwasher. It spins. It whirs. Water splashes inside. After 90 seconds, the door opens and steam emerges.