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Clooney and Roberts help Biden raise $30 million-plus at a star-studded Hollywood gala

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Some of Hollywood's brightest stars headlined a fundraiser for President Joe Biden that took in a record $30 million-plus for a Democratic candidate, according to his campaign, in hopes of energizing would-be supporters for a White

Jun 16, 2024 9:26 AM Read more >

An AP photographer was looking for a cricket match but instead found a most surprising kids game

PARIKA, Guyana (AP) — Award-winning photographer Ramon Espinosa has been with The Associated Press since 2000. He has been covering everyday life in Cuba since 2010. Currently, he is traveling the Caribbean for the T20 Cricket World Cup .

Jun 16, 2024 7:53 AM Read more >

Noted Japanese author Haruki Murakami is happy with first animated adaptation of his short stories

TOKYO (AP) — Renowned Japanese author Haruki Murakami expressed joy with how several of his short stories were adapted in American director Pierre Földes' animated film “Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman", adding he wanted to see future interpretations of

Jun 16, 2024 4:35 AM Read more >

Climate change disasters require emergency plans for dialysis patients, experts say

When catastrophic floods severed a bridge and washed away or closed highways in southern British Columbia, Mitchell Dyck and other patients needing regular life-saving dialysis had to be flown to hospital by helicopter.

Jun 16, 2024 4:00 AM Read more >

Don't take all your cash with you to the beach and other tips to avoid theft during a Hawaii holiday

HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu police recently received some attention on social media for recommending beachgoers not leave their valuables unattended and instead take those items with them into the ocean in a waterproof bag.

Jun 15, 2024 11:42 PM Read more >

Sean 'Diddy' Combs returns key to New York City in response to video of him attacking singer Cassie

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “ Diddy ” Combs has returned his key to New York City after a request from Mayor Eric Adams in response to the release of a video showing the music mogul attacking R&B singer Cassie , officials said Saturday.

Jun 15, 2024 4:38 PM Read more >

Milan menswear seeks reassurance in nostalgia and artisanal craft, from Fendi to Dolce&Gabbana

MILAN (AP) — Amid ongoing wars, hardening political divides and accelerating climate change, Milan designers made a play for escapism on the second day Saturday of Milan Fashion Week, mostly menswear previews for Spring-Summer 2025.

Jun 15, 2024 4:24 PM Read more >

Meet Will Butler, the singer-songwriter who makes Broadway's 'Stereophonic' rock

NEW YORK (AP) — The assignment was daunting: Write a song for an onstage moment of transcendence. Make it kind of funny and exciting and for a five-piece band.

Jun 15, 2024 8:54 AM Read more >

Lower your risk of falling as you get older with these simple steps

One in four older adults in the U.S. will fall each year, putting them at risk of injury, broken bones and even death .

Jun 15, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Maine opens contest to design a new state flag based on an old classic

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Mainers are going to decide in November whether to adopt a new flag, but the state needs to settle on a design first.

Jun 14, 2024 5:16 PM Read more >