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Women blast through gender barriers in Colombia's emerald mines, but struggle to emerge from poverty

Women blast through gender barriers in Colombia's emerald mines, but struggle to emerge from poverty

COSCUEZ, Colombia (AP) — Deep inside mountain tunnels where the heat is so intense it causes headaches, women with power tools are chipping away at boulders in search of gems.
Yeezy shoe sales lead Adidas to plan to donate $150 million to anti-hate groups

Yeezy shoe sales lead Adidas to plan to donate $150 million to anti-hate groups

LONDON (AP) — Adidas said Wednesday that it's donated or is planning to give away more than $150 million to groups fighting antisemitism and other forms of hate from the sales of Yeezy shoes last year after it severed ties with Ye , the rapper former
Naomi Campbell's enduring fashion career will be celebrated with a London museum exhibition

Naomi Campbell's enduring fashion career will be celebrated with a London museum exhibition

LONDON (AP) — After four decades in fashion, the queen of the catwalk is getting her own exhibition. The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is launching “NAOMI: In Fashion,” a celebration of Naomi Campbell's enduring career.
Musk abruptly cancels 'The Don Lemon Show' on X after he sits for the program's first interview

Musk abruptly cancels 'The Don Lemon Show' on X after he sits for the program's first interview

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Elon Musk abruptly canceled “The Don Lemon Show" on his social media network X after the former CNN anchor recorded an interview with the billionaire for its as-yet unaired first episode.
James Conlon to retire as Los Angeles Opera music director after 2025-26 season, end 20-year tenure

James Conlon to retire as Los Angeles Opera music director after 2025-26 season, end 20-year tenure

James Conlon will retire as music director of the Los Angeles Opera at the end of the 2025-26 season, ending a 20-year run that will have spanned half the company’s history. Conlon made the announcement Wednesday, five days before his 74th birthday.
Shakeup continues at Disney district a year after takeover by DeSantis appointees

Shakeup continues at Disney district a year after takeover by DeSantis appointees

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The shakeup of Walt Disney World's governing district more than a year after it was taken over by Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees continued Wednesday with the departure of its board chairman who had been highly critical of Disney.
Indigenous people rejoice after city of Berkeley votes to return sacred Native land to Ohlone

Indigenous people rejoice after city of Berkeley votes to return sacred Native land to Ohlone

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ohlone people and others rejoiced Wednesday over the return of sacred Native land dating back thousands of years, saying the move rights a historic wrong and restores the people who were first on land now called Berkeley, Califor
Trader Joe's $3 mini totes went viral on TikTok. Now, they're reselling for hundreds

Trader Joe's $3 mini totes went viral on TikTok. Now, they're reselling for hundreds

NEW YORK (AP) — Trader Joe’s mini canvas tote is the latest item to cause a stir on social media, so much so that resellers are taking advantage of the hype.
Equal education, unequal pay: Why is there still a gender pay gap in 2024?

Equal education, unequal pay: Why is there still a gender pay gap in 2024?

CHICAGO (AP) — Not even education can close the pay gap that persists between women and men, according to a recent U.S. Census Bureau report .
A blood test for colon cancer performed well in a study, expanding options for screening

A blood test for colon cancer performed well in a study, expanding options for screening

A blood test for colon cancer performed well in a study published Wednesday, offering a new kind of screening for a leading cause of cancer deaths . The test looks for DNA fragments shed by tumor cells and precancerous growths.
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