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Book Review: 'Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ tells a tale of modern love and success

Book Review: 'Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ tells a tale of modern love and success

The cover art and title of “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” don’t quite convey the wild ride readers who crack open this new fiction from Rufi Thorpe will take.
What the new 'buy now, pay later' rule means for small businesses offering the service

What the new 'buy now, pay later' rule means for small businesses offering the service

NEW YORK (AP) — “Buy now, pay later” services are a popular way that shoppers pay for goods.
Defense attorney for rapper Young Thug found in contempt, ordered to spend 10 weekends in jail

Defense attorney for rapper Young Thug found in contempt, ordered to spend 10 weekends in jail

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge has ordered a lawyer for rapper Young Thug to spend the next 10 weekends in jail after finding him in contempt.
Apple Pay will have more payment options this fall and will also welcome Windows, Chrome users

Apple Pay will have more payment options this fall and will also welcome Windows, Chrome users

NEW YORK (AP) — Apple Inc. plans to add several new features to Apple Pay and Apple Wallet later this year that will more deeply integrate financing, rewards, and buy now, pay later options into the iPhone.
Book Review: Yume Kitasei explores space in a heist-driven action adventure novel

Book Review: Yume Kitasei explores space in a heist-driven action adventure novel

Grad student Maya Hoshimoto is having a hard time settling down on Earth after a thrilling career as an art thief, stealing looted objects and returning them to their people.
Judy Chartrand, Nico Williams among Sobey Art Award finalists

Judy Chartrand, Nico Williams among Sobey Art Award finalists

OTTAWA — Cree ceramicist Judy Chartrand and Anishinaabe bead artist Nico Williams are among the six finalists for the Sobey Art Award.
Music Review: Paul McCartney and Wings' oft bootlegged 1974 'One Hand Clapping' deserves applause

Music Review: Paul McCartney and Wings' oft bootlegged 1974 'One Hand Clapping' deserves applause

The sound of Paul McCartney and Wings' “One Hand Clapping” used to only be heard on bootlegs, or in snippets available on archival releases over the years. But it's new (mostly) complete official release deserves two-handed applause.
Palestinian DC chef and Senegalese restaurant in New Orleans win coveted James Beard Awards

Palestinian DC chef and Senegalese restaurant in New Orleans win coveted James Beard Awards

CHICAGO (AP) — A Palestinian chef using ancient cooking techniques, a Senegalese restaurant in New Orleans and an upscale Thai restaurant in Oregon won coveted James Beard Awards Monday at a red carpet awards ceremony in Chicago.
Winfrey picks David Wroblewski's 'Familairis' for her book club

Winfrey picks David Wroblewski's 'Familairis' for her book club

NEW YORK (AP) — Author David Wroblewski has reached special status among contemporary authors: a two-time selection for Oprah Winfrey's book club.
Attraction starring Disney's first Black princess replaces ride based on film many viewed as racist

Attraction starring Disney's first Black princess replaces ride based on film many viewed as racist

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A new attraction starring the first Black Disney princess is opening at the company’s U.S.
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