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La Scala performers and workers call for Gaza cease-fire before opera-ballet set in conflict

La Scala performers and workers call for Gaza cease-fire before opera-ballet set in conflict

MILAN (AP) — Just before an opera-ballet set in conflict, La Scala’s principal dancer Roberto Bolle, general manager Dominique Meyer and other members of the dance company, orchestra and stage crew faced the audience as the curtain rose.

'Kung Fu Panda 4' opens No. 1, while 'Dune: Part Two' stays strong

LOS ANGELES (AP) — As Universal Pictures prepared for a big night at the Academy Awards with “Oppenheimer,” the studio also celebrated the No. 1 debut of “Kung Fu Panda 4,” which collected $58.
These Barbies partied with Chanel the night before the Oscars

These Barbies partied with Chanel the night before the Oscars

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The night before the Oscars isn’t a time to rest in Hollywood.
Luxury sweet treat from Quebec included in gift bags for Oscar nominees

Luxury sweet treat from Quebec included in gift bags for Oscar nominees

MONTREAL — Some of Hollywood's top actors and directors are getting a treat made exclusively in Quebec to sweeten their Oscar night victories — or make bitter losses a little easier to swallow.
How this AP photographer in Istanbul found a distinctive moment by observing daily life

How this AP photographer in Istanbul found a distinctive moment by observing daily life

ISTANBUL (AP) — For AP Photographer Francisco Seco, taking photos of daily life in cities around the world is one of his favorite activities because it gives him a sense of the people of that city in relaxed moments.
Most of Canada loses an hour of sleep as clocks spring forward for daylight time

Most of Canada loses an hour of sleep as clocks spring forward for daylight time

Did you remember to set your clocks ahead an hour before going to bed last night? The seasonal tradition of “springing forward” meant most people in Canada moved their clocks an hour forward, switching to daylight time.
How to watch (and stream) the 2024 Oscars

How to watch (and stream) the 2024 Oscars

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's the Oscars' time to shine.
Why you should stop texting your kids at school

Why you should stop texting your kids at school

Virginia high school teacher Joe Clement keeps track of the text messages parents have sent students sitting in his economics and government classes: — “What did you get on your test?” — “Did you get the field trip form signed?” — “Do you want chicke
Czech Republic's Krystyna Pyszková is crowned Miss World in India

Czech Republic's Krystyna Pyszková is crowned Miss World in India

MUMBAI, India (AP) — Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic was crowned Miss World at a glittering contest held in India on Saturday night.
The US is springing forward to daylight saving. For Navajo and Hopi tribes, it's a time of confusion

The US is springing forward to daylight saving. For Navajo and Hopi tribes, it's a time of confusion

TUBA CITY, Ariz. (AP) — Melissa Blackhair is not eager to spring forward Sunday. “I’m dreading it.
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