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AirBnB users will play gladiators in Rome's Colosseum under $1.5-million sponsorship deal

AirBnB users will play gladiators in Rome's Colosseum under $1.5-million sponsorship deal

ROME (AP) — The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5-million sponsorship deal with AirBnB that aims to promote “a more conscious tourism.
Maker of Coach handbags calls off merger with company that produces Michael Kors accessories

Maker of Coach handbags calls off merger with company that produces Michael Kors accessories

NEW YORK (AP) — Fashion company Tapestry on Thursday said it's terminating its proposed merger with Capri because the two luxury groups don't expect to overcome an antitrust challenge within an acceptable time frame. The companies agreed to a $8.
Satire slinger The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at auction with help from Sandy Hook families

Satire slinger The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at auction with help from Sandy Hook families

The satirical news publication The Onion won the bidding for Alex Jones' Infowars at a bankruptcy auction, backed by families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims whom Jones owes more than $1 billion in defamation judgments for calling th
Mason Bates' Met-bound opera 'Kavalier & Clay' based on Michael Chabon novel premieres in Indiana

Mason Bates' Met-bound opera 'Kavalier & Clay' based on Michael Chabon novel premieres in Indiana

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana (AP) — When composer Mason Bates approached Michael Chabon about turning his novel “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay” into an opera, he said the writer told him frankly that “opera was not his thing.
'It's literally incredible': Swifties line up for merch ahead of Toronto concerts

'It's literally incredible': Swifties line up for merch ahead of Toronto concerts

TORONTO — Hundreds of Taylor Swift fans lined up outside the gates of Toronto's Rogers Centre Wednesday, with hopes of snagging some of the pop star's merchandise on the eve of the first of her six sold-out shows in the city.
Book Review: Richard Price returns with another portrait of urban America, ‘Lazarus Man'

Book Review: Richard Price returns with another portrait of urban America, ‘Lazarus Man'

Is there a better writer of urban American stories than Richard Price? His resume is hard to beat: To episodes of HBO’s “The Wire,” and “The Night Of,” and novels like “Clockers,” “Lush Life,” and “Freedomland,” fans can now add “Lazarus Man.
Working Well: The simple act of taking deep breaths can reduce stress and anxiety

Working Well: The simple act of taking deep breaths can reduce stress and anxiety

NEW YORK (AP) — A simple, uncommon ritual starts each staff meeting at Myosin Marketing. When everyone is gathered on Zoom , and before they get to the meat of the agenda, CEO Sean Clayton leads his team through a deep-breathing exercise .
Japan's sake brewers hope UNESCO heritage listing can boost rice wine's appeal

Japan's sake brewers hope UNESCO heritage listing can boost rice wine's appeal

OME, Japan (AP) — Deep in a dark warehouse the sake sleeps, stored in rows of giant tanks, each holding more than 10,000 liters (2,640 gallons) of the Japanese rice wine that is the product of brewing techniques dating back more than 1,000 years.
Taylor Swift's swing through Toronto, by the numbers

Taylor Swift's swing through Toronto, by the numbers

TORONTO — Just how big is the hype around Taylor Swift? Her swing through Toronto, set to begin Thursday, seems to be temporarily reshaping the city, with officials renaming Blue Jays Way to Taylor Swift Way for the duration of the musician's stay.
The Latin Grammys are almost here for a 25th anniversary celebration

The Latin Grammys are almost here for a 25th anniversary celebration

The 2024 Latin Grammy Awards are here and back in Miami. It's a big year: the award show is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and Latin music genres have never been bigger globally.
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