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New Pompeii finds highlight middle-class life in doomed city

New Pompeii finds highlight middle-class life in doomed city

ROME (AP) — A trunk with its lid left open. A wooden dishware closet, its shelves caved in. Three-legged accent tables topped by decorative bowls.
'Quasi-preneurs' see opportunity, challenges in franchising

'Quasi-preneurs' see opportunity, challenges in franchising

NEW YORK (AP) — In 2020, Kelly Jackson and Davina Arceneaux wanted to leave their company jobs and become business owners. They were looking for something both COVID-proof and recession-resistant.
Antitrust trial puts book publishing industry in the dock

Antitrust trial puts book publishing industry in the dock

NEW YORK (AP) — The Justice Department's effort to block the merger of Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster isn't just a showcase for the Biden administration's tougher approach to corporate consolidation , it's a rare moment for the publish
Judith Durham, Australia's folk music icon, dies at 79

Judith Durham, Australia's folk music icon, dies at 79

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Judith Durham, Australia's folk music icon who achieved global fame as the lead singer of The Seekers, has died. She was 79.
Artists to cash in when work is resold with update of copyright laws

Artists to cash in when work is resold with update of copyright laws

OTTAWA — Artists are to get paid when their work is resold in a shakeup of copyright laws that would give them a slice of collectors' profits.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sens. Chris Coons, D-Del., and Mike Rounds, R-S.D.; Bill Richardson, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md.; Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C.
Review: 'Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2' is bigger, not better

Review: 'Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2' is bigger, not better

Calvin Harris' last star-studded funk album in 2017 sported several hits but left listeners wanting more. Now, the DJ from the UK has delivered a second volume, titled “Funk Wav Bounces Vol.
Sam Gooden, founding member of The Impressions, has died

Sam Gooden, founding member of The Impressions, has died

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sam Gooden, one of the original members of the Chicago soul group The Impressions and a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has died. He was 87.
Drake secures first Emmy nomination as he's added to contenders for 'Euphoria'

Drake secures first Emmy nomination as he's added to contenders for 'Euphoria'

TORONTO — Drake is making personal history as a first-time nominee at this year's Emmy Awards. The Toronto hitmaker joined the list of Emmy contenders in outstanding drama series for his role as an executive producer on HBO's "Euphoria.
UK: 'Early signs' that monkeypox outbreak may be peaking

UK: 'Early signs' that monkeypox outbreak may be peaking

LONDON (AP) — British health authorities said Friday the monkeypox outbreak across the country may be peaking and that the epidemic’s growth rate has slowed. The U.K.
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