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As TikTok bill steams forward, online influencers put on their lobbying hats to visit Washington

As TikTok bill steams forward, online influencers put on their lobbying hats to visit Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers, meet your latest lobbyists: online influencers from TikTok.
U.S. airport nasal swabbing expanding to Chicago and Miami

U.S. airport nasal swabbing expanding to Chicago and Miami

NEW YORK (AP) — The nation's top public health agency is expanding a program that tests international travelers for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
What to know about a settlement that clarifies what's legal under Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law

What to know about a settlement that clarifies what's legal under Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law

The Florida law labeled by critics as “ Don't Say Gay ” is remaining in place under a settlement reached this week between the state and parents, students, teachers and advocacy groups who challenged it in court.

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Nonfiction 1. Atomic Habits by James Clear, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio) 2. The House of Hidden Meanings by RuPaul, narrated by the author (HarperAudio) 3. The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel, narrated by Chris Hill (Harriman House) 4.
Kate's been the reliable face of a modern monarchy. Now she's at the center of a media backlash

Kate's been the reliable face of a modern monarchy. Now she's at the center of a media backlash

LONDON (AP) — She’s one of the most photographed women in the world. But attention on Kate , the Princess of Wales, hasn’t reached this level since she married Prince William in a fairy-tale wedding in 2011.
Oscars' strikes tributes highlight solidarity, and the possible labor struggles to come

Oscars' strikes tributes highlight solidarity, and the possible labor struggles to come

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood has been able to put on a show of happiness and something akin to normalcy as it struggles to shake off the effects of the dual strikes and one of the most tumultuous years in industry history.
Kate's photo scandal shows how hard it is for the UK monarchy to control its narrative

Kate's photo scandal shows how hard it is for the UK monarchy to control its narrative

LONDON (AP) — The scandal over Kate, Princess of Wales’ family snapshot is a new chapter in the thorny relationship between the media and Britain’s royal family.
Beyoncé's new album will be called 'Act II: Cowboy Carter'

Beyoncé's new album will be called 'Act II: Cowboy Carter'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé is full of surprises — and on Tuesday, dropped yet another one. Her forthcoming album has a name: ‘Act II: Cowboy Carter.
Enrique Mazzola extends contract as music director of Lyric Opera of Chicago through 2030-31

Enrique Mazzola extends contract as music director of Lyric Opera of Chicago through 2030-31

CHICAGO (AP) — Enrique Mazzola extended his contract as music director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago through 2030-31, the company said Tuesday as it announced a 2024-25 season that opens with him conducting Verdi’s “Rigoletto” on Sept. 24.
Nicole Scherzinger and Sarah Jessica Parker are among the nominees for London's Olivier Awards

Nicole Scherzinger and Sarah Jessica Parker are among the nominees for London's Olivier Awards

LONDON (AP) — An acclaimed revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Sunset Boulevard” and a play about the travails of England’s national soccer team lead the race for the Olivier Awards recognizing work on the London stage.
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