A criticized Airbnb deal will let users play gladiator in Rome’s Colosseum
Associated Press ROME (AP) — The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights — albeit staged — for the first time in two…
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Maker of Coach handbags calls off merger with company that produces Michael Kors accessories
NEW YORK (AP) — Fashion company Tapestry says it’s terminating its proposed merger with Capri because the two luxury groups don’t expect to…
Continue Reading Satire publication The Onion buys Alex Jones’ Infowars at auction with Sandy Hook families’ backing
Associated Press The satirical news publication The Onion was named the winning bidder for Alex Jones’ Infowars at a bankruptcy auction…
Continue ReadingInsurers say bear that damaged luxury cars was actually a person in a costume
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California has seen its share of bears breaking into cars. But bears caught on camera entering luxury cars tipped off insurers…
Continue ReadingInsurers say bear that damaged luxury cars was actually a person in a costume
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California has seen its share of bears breaking into cars. But bears caught on camera entering luxury cars tipped off insurers…
Continue ReadingEdinburgh Zoo blames fireworks for death of baby red panda
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Zookeepers have blamed fireworks on the annual Bonfire Night celebrations for the death of a baby red panda named…
Continue ReadingMason Bates’ Met-bound opera ‘Kavalier & Clay’ based on Michael Chabon novel premieres in Indiana
Associated Press BLOOMINGTON, Indiana (AP) — When composer Mason Bates approached Michael Chabon about turning his novel “The Amazing Adventures…
Continue ReadingEU slaps Meta with a nearly 800 million euro fine for engaging in ‘abusive’ Marketplace practices
AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators issued their first antitrust fine to Facebook parent Meta on Thursday with a penalty of…
Continue ReadingEU slaps Meta with a nearly 800 million euro fine for engaging in ‘abusive’ Marketplace practices
AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators issued their first antitrust fine to Facebook parent Meta on Thursday with a penalty of…
Continue ReadingUS wholesale inflation picks up slightly in sign that some price pressures remain elevated
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Wholesale prices in the United States rose last month, remaining low but suggesting that the American economy…
Continue ReadingFormer VOA Farsi service journalist kills himself in Iran after demanding release of prisoners
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian authorities say a former journalist with the Voice of America’s Farsi service jumped to his death from…
Continue ReadingEU fines Facebook parent Meta nearly 800 million euros over ‘abusive’ Marketplace practices
LONDON (AP) — EU fines Facebook parent Meta nearly 800 million euros over ‘abusive’ Marketplace…
Continue ReadingGold is suddenly not so glittery after Trump’s White House victory
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After ripping higher for much of this year, the price of gold has suddenly become not so golden since Donald…
Continue Reading AI could help scale humanitarian responses. But it could also have big downsides
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The refugee organization, the International Rescue Committee, is testing some artificial intelligence tools to try…
Continue Reading2 charged in connection with orange spray attack on Stonehenge monuments
LONDON (AP) — Two environmental activists have been charged over the spraying of orange paint powder at the Stonehenge monuments in southwest…
Continue ReadingOlympic champion Lindsey Vonn is ending her retirement at age 40 to make a skiing comeback
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Lindsey Vonn is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team, she announced Thursday, intending to race again at age…
Continue ReadingSuicides in the US military increased in 2023, continuing a long-term trend
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Suicides in the U.S. military increased in 2023, continuing a long-term trend that the Pentagon has struggled to…
Continue ReadingJapan will resume V-22 flights after inquiry finds pilot error caused incident last month
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese army’s fleet of hybrid-helicopter aircraft have been cleared to resume operations after being…
Continue ReadingWorking Well: The simple act of taking deep breaths can reduce stress and anxiety
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Deep breathing can be a simple and effective way to reduce stress. But many people don’t think about how…
Continue ReadingDisney Q4 bolstered by strong results from streaming, ‘Inside Out 2’ and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’
AP Business Writer Disney’s fourth-quarter adjusted profit beat Wall Street’s expectations, bolstered by strong results from its…
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