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South African dissident writer and poet Breyten Breytenbach dies at 85

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African writer and poet Breyten Breytenbach, a staunch opponent of the former South African white minority government’s apartheid policy, has died in Paris, his family announced on Sunday. He was 85.
Chuck Woolery, smooth-talking game show host of 'Love Connection' and 'Scrabble,' dies at 83

Chuck Woolery, smooth-talking game show host of 'Love Connection' and 'Scrabble,' dies at 83

NEW YORK (AP) — Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of “Wheel of Fortune,” “Love Connection” and “Scrabble” who later became a right-wing podcaster, skewering liberals and accusing the government of lying about COVID-19, has die
'Wicked' and 'Gladiator' make gravity-defying theater debuts

'Wicked' and 'Gladiator' make gravity-defying theater debuts

NEW YORK (AP) — With a combined $270 million in worldwide ticket sales, “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” breathed fresh life into a box office that has struggled lately , leading to one of the busiest moviegoing weekends of the year. Jon M.

Chuck Woolery, smooth-talking game show host of 'Love Connection' and 'Scrabble,' dies at 83

NEW YORK (AP) — Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of “Wheel of Fortune,” “Love Connection” and “Scrabble” who later became a right-wing podcaster, skewering liberals and accusing the government of lying about COVID-19, has die
He'll be the last meatpacker in the Meatpacking District. Here's how NYC's gritty 'hood got chic

He'll be the last meatpacker in the Meatpacking District. Here's how NYC's gritty 'hood got chic

NEW YORK (AP) — When John Jobbagy’s grandfather immigrated from Budapest in 1900, he joined a throng of European butchers chopping up and shipping off meat in a loud, smelly corner of Manhattan that New Yorkers called the Meatpacking District.
Ottawa delivers apology, $45M in compensation for Nunavik Inuit dog slaughter

Ottawa delivers apology, $45M in compensation for Nunavik Inuit dog slaughter

OTTAWA — The federal government has apologized for its role in the killing of sled dogs in Nunavik between the mid-1950s and the late 1960s.
Listeria outbreak tied to Yu Shang Food leaves California infant dead and 10 people sick

Listeria outbreak tied to Yu Shang Food leaves California infant dead and 10 people sick

A California infant has died and at least 10 other people have been sickened in an outbreak of listeria food poisoning tied to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that include chicken feet, duck neck, beef shank and pork hock, federal health offic
Even with access to blockbuster obesity drugs, some people don't lose weight

Even with access to blockbuster obesity drugs, some people don't lose weight

Unlike scores of people who scrambled for the blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight in recent years, Danielle Griffin had no trouble getting them. The 38-year-old information technology worker from New Mexico had a prescription.
Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX'

Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present Friday with the surprise drop of a new album. The Grammy winner's 12-track “GNX” is his first release since 2022's “Mr.
Music Review: Kendrick Lamar's pride, anger and confidence drive 'GNX'

Music Review: Kendrick Lamar's pride, anger and confidence drive 'GNX'

With his surprise-dropped “GNX,” Kendrick Lamar roars from zero to 60 faster than a turbocharged ’87 Buick, faster than you can shout “Mustaaaaard.” And waaaaay faster than you can decode the dense biblical centerpiece “Reincarnated.
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