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Stax Music Academy's teen students mark 25th anniversary, Black History Month with concert

Stax Music Academy's teen students mark 25th anniversary, Black History Month with concert

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis music studio where some of America’s most recognizable songs were recorded decades ago is now a museum. But next door, trumpets blare, drums boom, and singers craft the soulful sounds of Stax Records’ biggest hits.
People with mobility issues struggle to navigate sidewalks as cities rush to clear snow

People with mobility issues struggle to navigate sidewalks as cities rush to clear snow

TORONTO — When Liisa Nisula left her home in east Toronto for a medical appointment, the snow-covered sidewalks were so impassable for her walker that she was forced to go out into the street.
SAG Awards presenters will include Grande, Chalamet, Erivo and Yeoh

SAG Awards presenters will include Grande, Chalamet, Erivo and Yeoh

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ariana Grande, Timothée Chalamet , Selena Gomez, Mikey Madison and other stars of the top Screen Actors Guild Awards film nominees will be among the presenters at Sunday's ceremony.
Jann Arden planned to make a 1970s-flavoured covers album; her label had other ideas

Jann Arden planned to make a 1970s-flavoured covers album; her label had other ideas

TORONTO — Jann Arden’s nostalgia trip faced a major detour partway through making "Mixtape," her new album of 1990s pop covers.
Amazon MGM takes creative reins of James Bond, ending an era of family control of 007

Amazon MGM takes creative reins of James Bond, ending an era of family control of 007

NEW YORK (AP) — In a James Bond shakeup that stirred the film industry, Amazon MGM announced Thursday that the studio has taken the creative reins of the 007 franchise after decades of family control. Longtime Bond custodians Michael G.
The Tragically Hip's songs inspire jukebox musical, set for 2026 Hamilton debut

The Tragically Hip's songs inspire jukebox musical, set for 2026 Hamilton debut

TORONTO — The Tragically Hip's songbook is getting the jukebox musical treatment under the guidance of "Come From Away" producer Michael Rubinoff.
New York sues vape distributors over Elf Bar and other fruit and candy e-cigarettes

New York sues vape distributors over Elf Bar and other fruit and candy e-cigarettes

New York on Thursday sued some of the country’s biggest distributors of electronic cigarettes , accusing the companies of violating state laws that prohibit the sale of vaping flavors and designs that appeal to children.
The Pacific diving paradise of Palau wants travelers to explore its cultural depths, too

The Pacific diving paradise of Palau wants travelers to explore its cultural depths, too

KOROR, Palau (AP) — While researching an upcoming trip to Palau, a tiny island nation dotting Micronesia’s western edge, I found endless information about its famed mushroom-shaped Rock Islands and spectacular diving sites, including over 50 World Wa
Ancient deity, pet and endangered species. Why is axolotl Mexico's most beloved amphibian?

Ancient deity, pet and endangered species. Why is axolotl Mexico's most beloved amphibian?

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Legend has it the axolotl was not always an amphibian. Long before it became Mexico’s most beloved salamander and efforts to prevent its extinction flourished, it was a sneaky god.
Outrage over Indian YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia raises social media regulation concerns

Outrage over Indian YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia raises social media regulation concerns

NEW DELHI (AP) — A famous YouTuber in India is facing public outrage and a police investigation after he made an allegedly obscene remark on a YouTube show, raising questions about freedom of speech in a country where digital creators in the past hav
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