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WHO: COVID cases drop everywhere, but pandemic not over

WHO: COVID cases drop everywhere, but pandemic not over

GENEVA (AP) — The number of new coronavirus cases fell everywhere in the world last week by about 12%, according to the World Health Organization's latest weekly review of the pandemic issued Wednesday. The U.N.
Movie chain Cineworld files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Movie chain Cineworld files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Movie theater operator Cineworld Group LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. as it deals with billions of dollars in debt and lower-than-expected attendance at screenings.
New rental? How to turn a bland space into a personal haven

New rental? How to turn a bland space into a personal haven

Even though she was moving into a rental apartment, Alexa d'Argence was eager to put her personal stamp on it. “Loving my space is more important to me than my security deposit.
'CoComelon' grows to include speaking characters, live tour

'CoComelon' grows to include speaking characters, live tour

One of Netflix's most popular children's series, “CoComelon,” a giggly, musical series with repetitive lyrics, dropped a new special on Monday., providing many parents, like Arinze Odira, of Windsor, Ontario, a reprieve.
Playwright Ken Ludwig reworks genders of 'Lend Me a Tenor'

Playwright Ken Ludwig reworks genders of 'Lend Me a Tenor'

NEW YORK (AP) — Playwright Ken Ludwig isn't a fan of seeing his old shows, no matter how successful they've become. It makes him feel like he's not moving ahead. But Ludwig has lately found an ingenious way to look back and forward at the same time.
Egypt demands Netflix, others adhere to 'societal values'

Egypt demands Netflix, others adhere to 'societal values'

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s media regulator demanded Wednesday that Netflix and other steaming services adhere to this majority Muslim county’s “societal values” — a veiled reference to programs featuring members of the LGBTQ community.
Are Airbnbs more cost-effective than hotels?

Are Airbnbs more cost-effective than hotels?

Remember the days when one of the best money-saving travel tips was booking an Airbnb versus a hotel? Not only were nightly rates almost always far cheaper, but the Airbnbs and hosts themselves often shaped up to be the most memorable aspects of a tr
New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss inherits an economic storm

New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss inherits an economic storm

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s new prime minister has pledged to rebuild the economy and “ride out the storm” gathering over the country, but Liz Truss faces a daunting job .
Bruce Springsteen's artifacts coming to Grammy Museum

Bruce Springsteen's artifacts coming to Grammy Museum

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bruce Springsteen's handwritten set lists and a favorite guitar are among the marquee items that will make a cross-country trip for a museum exhibit this fall.
This Old House: Restoration honors Black Atlanta postmaster

This Old House: Restoration honors Black Atlanta postmaster

ATLANTA (AP) — Most contractors told them they would tear it down. A two-story five-bedroom Victorian built around 1900, it was abandoned and collapsing, with vines reaching its rafters. Elegant features were scavenged long ago.
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