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A list of mispronounced words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala to Chappell

A list of mispronounced words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala to Chappell

DALLAS (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and breakout pop star Chappell Roan were among the year's most talked-about people. Their names were also among the most mispronounced.
The roof restorers of Paris now have UNESCO World Heritage recognition

The roof restorers of Paris now have UNESCO World Heritage recognition

PARIS (AP) — From before sunrise to after sunset, in slippery winters and scorching summers, the roof restorers of Paris toil away, replacing the zinc sheets that help define the city’s famous skyline.
Venezuelan pop band that embraced Maduro's opponent cancels tour after his criticism of its lyrics

Venezuelan pop band that embraced Maduro's opponent cancels tour after his criticism of its lyrics

MIAMI (AP) — One of Venezuela's most popular bands canceled its homecoming tour after President Nicolas Maduro criticized the group for what he said were sexist lyrics — a lashing out that many said was an attack by the leftist leader over the band's
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here, and Taylor Swift is once again the platform's most-streamed artist

Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here, and Taylor Swift is once again the platform's most-streamed artist

NEW YORK (AP) — 'Tis the season to unpack Spotify Wrapped. And it should come as no surprise that for a second year in a row, Taylor Swift has been named its most-played artist.
The best movies of 2024 as ranked by AP film writers

The best movies of 2024 as ranked by AP film writers

As much as theaters are humming right now, with “Wicked” and “Moana 2" bringing moviegoers by the droves , it's been a fairly bruising movie year.
From 'Love Actually' to 'Black Doves' with Ben Whishaw, Keira Knightley has your Christmas covered

From 'Love Actually' to 'Black Doves' with Ben Whishaw, Keira Knightley has your Christmas covered

Keira Knightley starred in one of the most popular Christmas films of the 21st century, the 2003 romantic comedy “Love Actually.
'The Sticky' taps real-life maple syrup heist for series about unseen side of Quebec

'The Sticky' taps real-life maple syrup heist for series about unseen side of Quebec

TORONTO — Toronto-born actor Chris Diamantopoulos says he always seeks projects that are shot and set in Canada but has often been put off by the way his country is portrayed on American TV.
Lauren Mayberry steps out of the band Chvrches for a solo album that shows her influences

Lauren Mayberry steps out of the band Chvrches for a solo album that shows her influences

NEW YORK (AP) — The birth of Lauren Mayberry as a solo artist should be marked by something like a wolf cry. And that's exactly what it sounds like.
Raw milk recall in California expands after tests detect more bird flu virus

Raw milk recall in California expands after tests detect more bird flu virus

A California farm expanded a recall of raw milk sold in stores and halted production after state health and agriculture officials found bird flu virus in more milk samples.
Air Canada to bar carry-on bags for lowest-fare customers

Air Canada to bar carry-on bags for lowest-fare customers

MONTREAL — Air Canada says it will bar carry-on bags and impose a seat selection fee for its lowest-fare customers. Starting Jan.
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