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Brothers Osborne bring message of inclusivity to CMA stage

Brothers Osborne bring message of inclusivity to CMA stage

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — When the Brothers Osborne take the stage at the CMA Awards on Wednesday, the award-winning duo will have a powerful message for fans who sometimes feel like outsiders — an experience that they know all too well.
In fast-changing Dubai, once-isolated village to be razed

In fast-changing Dubai, once-isolated village to be razed

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — From the front porch of their cinderblock home, Garry and Amanda James gaze over Dubai’s soaring skyscrapers and massive malls. It’s a skyline that in their young days had seemed impossibly far off.
A gift guide holiday mix from van adventures to James Bond

A gift guide holiday mix from van adventures to James Bond

NEW YORK (AP) — Sometimes, gifting is a crap shoot. You dig around and hope for the best, and you just might come up with gold.
Humans back at work? Gifts that help dogs handle anxiety

Humans back at work? Gifts that help dogs handle anxiety

NEW YORK (AP) — A lot of that human-pet bonding during the pandemic is slowly coming to an end as more offices reopen, so what's a lonely dog to do? Turns out, a lot — and we don't mean an all-day whine, a messy rug delivery or doubling down on destr
Take advantage of the pandemic book bump with a holiday gift

Take advantage of the pandemic book bump with a holiday gift

NEW YORK (AP) — In this world, there's a book for everybody. Take advantage of that sentiment during the holiday shopping season. Book sales have thrived during the pandemic after initial concerns that it might hurt the publishing business.
TikTok made you buy it: A selection of viral, gifty finds

TikTok made you buy it: A selection of viral, gifty finds

NEW YORK (AP) — Look no further than TikTok and its pandemic-expanded ranks for unique holiday gifts, from the hot Halara athleisure dress to a miracle cleaning paste called The Pink Stuff, worthy of any neat freak's Christmas stocking.
Millennial Money: 5 steps to weed out Instagram ad scams

Millennial Money: 5 steps to weed out Instagram ad scams

Holiday shoppers, prepare to be bombarded with social media ads — and scams. Highly targeted advertising on social media sites like Instagram and Facebook makes it easier than ever for brands to get in front of their target market.
Indian creator of Int'l Emmy-nominated show hopeful of win

Indian creator of Int'l Emmy-nominated show hopeful of win

NEW DELHI (AP) — Bollywood director and ad maker Ram Madhvani’s internet series “Aarya” has already received plenty of love from viewers, along with widespread critical acclaim in India. On Nov.
Omar El Akkad wins $100K Giller Prize for 'What Strange Paradise'

Omar El Akkad wins $100K Giller Prize for 'What Strange Paradise'

TORONTO — When Omar El Akkad heard his name called as this year's winner of the Scotiabank Giller Prize, he says the first person he thought of was his father.
'A mass loss of control': Answers sought in Houston concert

'A mass loss of control': Answers sought in Houston concert

HOUSTON (AP) — When rapper Travis Scott's sold-out concert in Houston became a deadly scene of panic and danger in the surging crowd, Edgar Acosta began worrying about his son, who wasn't answering his phone.
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