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Measles is very contagious. Here's how to avoid it

Measles is very contagious. Here's how to avoid it

New Jersey health officials are asking people who went to last week's Shakira concert at MetLife Stadium to monitor for measles symptoms because a person went to see the singer while infectious.
Springsteen doubles down on political criticism with a digital EP that includes anti-Trump comments

Springsteen doubles down on political criticism with a digital EP that includes anti-Trump comments

There's no retreat or surrender from Bruce Springsteen — or from President Donald Trump, for that matter.
How many Americans believe in astrology and rely on fortunetelling? A new survey has answers

How many Americans believe in astrology and rely on fortunetelling? A new survey has answers

NEW YORK (AP) — A lot of American adults — about 3 in 10 — make use of astrology, tarot cards or fortunetellers at least once a year. But only a small fraction of them rely on what they learn from these practices to make major decisions.
Indian author Banu Mushtaq wins International Booker Prize with short story collection

Indian author Banu Mushtaq wins International Booker Prize with short story collection

LONDON (AP) — Indian author Banu Mushtaq and translator Deepa Bhasthi won the International Booker Prize for fiction Tuesday for “Heart Lamp,” a collection of 12 short stories written over a period of more than 30 years and which chronicle the everyd
Hydrate. Make lists. Leave yourself time. And other tips for reducing holiday travel stress

Hydrate. Make lists. Leave yourself time. And other tips for reducing holiday travel stress

Travel can be stressful in the best of times. Now add in the high-level anxiety that seems to be baked into every holiday season and it's clear that travelers could use some help calming frazzled nerves.
Emotional well-being. Fall prevention. Chair yoga has a lot to offer people of all ages

Emotional well-being. Fall prevention. Chair yoga has a lot to offer people of all ages

NEW YORK (AP) — Marian Rivman is pushing 80. Harriet Luria is a proud 83. In this trio, Carol Leister is the baby at 62. Together, they have decades of experience with yoga. Only now, it involves a chair.
Cardi B will receive prestigious award from music industry group ASCAP

Cardi B will receive prestigious award from music industry group ASCAP

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cardi B is no stranger to ASCAP accolades with another prestigious honor soon to join her trophy case.
Spike Lee on the collision of his two passions, the Knicks and cinema, in Cannes

Spike Lee on the collision of his two passions, the Knicks and cinema, in Cannes

CANNES, France (AP) — There’s no sufficient way of explaining what it’s like to be around Spike Lee, but his new film, “Highest 2 Lowest” comes pretty close.
Gloria Steinem and Leymah Gbowee, activists and close friends, are working on a picture book

Gloria Steinem and Leymah Gbowee, activists and close friends, are working on a picture book

NEW YORK (AP) — Two giants of the women's rights movement, Gloria Steinem and Nobel laureate Leymah Gbowee , have teamed up for a picture book with the mission of inspiring young people to change the world.
Edmunds: How to get the best auto deals this Memorial Day weekend

Edmunds: How to get the best auto deals this Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day weekend has long been one of the busiest times of year for car dealerships. Many car shoppers decide to pull the trigger on that long-considered purchase because of the major sales promotions and the symbolic start of summer.
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