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Q&A: Julia Ducournau on bodies, cars and love in 'Titane'

Q&A: Julia Ducournau on bodies, cars and love in 'Titane'

NEW YORK (AP) — Julia Ducournau was in town this week for the New York Film Festival premiere of her second feature, “Titane” a movie has already developed the reputation of being the year's wildest, most explosive movies.
Gloria Estefan says she was molested at music school at 9

Gloria Estefan says she was molested at music school at 9

NEW YORK (AP) — Gloria Estefan has revealed that, at the age of 9, she was sexually abused by someone her mother trusted.
Dubai opens Expo 2020 to a world still reeling from pandemic

Dubai opens Expo 2020 to a world still reeling from pandemic

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai opened Expo 2020 in an extravagant ceremony Thursday that bathed the site’s signature central dome in light, a symbolic beacon for the city-state’s hopes that the world’s fair will draw tourists despite the co
N. Macedonia holds 8 for antiquities smuggling, illegal digs

N. Macedonia holds 8 for antiquities smuggling, illegal digs

SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Eight men have been arrested in North Macedonia accused of participating in multiple illegal excavations across the country to sell antiquities abroad, police said Thursday.
More than a statue: Cooper explores the Vanderbilt legacy

More than a statue: Cooper explores the Vanderbilt legacy

NEW YORK (AP) — When Anderson Cooper was 6 years old, his father took him to see the statue of Cornelius “The Commodore” Vanderbilt near New York's Grand Central Terminal.
Why climate change is making it harder to chase fall foliage

Why climate change is making it harder to chase fall foliage

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Droughts that cause leaves to turn brown and wither before they can reach peak color. Heat waves prompting leaves to fall before autumn even arrives.
'The Nutcracker' to return with COVID protocols, but no celeb guests nor kids onstage

'The Nutcracker' to return with COVID protocols, but no celeb guests nor kids onstage

TORONTO — A modified version of "The Nutcracker" will return to Toronto this seasonwith COVID-19 vaccination rules for the audience, but no celebrity guest stars and no child performers onstage.
Italy: Lithe statue of literary heroine draws sexism charges

Italy: Lithe statue of literary heroine draws sexism charges

ROME (AP) — An Italian artist is defending his sculpture of a 19th century peasant woman against charges of sexism after its unveiling sparked outrage among some lawmakers and art critics who said she looked more like a starlet than a peasant.
Reopening of 'Aladdin' on Broadway halted by COVID-19 cases

Reopening of 'Aladdin' on Broadway halted by COVID-19 cases

NEW YORK (AP) — The hit Broadway show “Aladdin” was canceled Wednesday night when breakthrough COVID-19 cases were reported within the musical's company, a day after the show reopened following some 18 months of being shuttered due to the pandemic.
Cleveland Orchestra to get $50M grant from Mandel Foundation

Cleveland Orchestra to get $50M grant from Mandel Foundation

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Orchestra will receive a $50 million grant from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation, the largest gift in the history of the 103-year-old music organization. The orchestra said Thursday that $31.
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