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'F9' puts charge back into movie theaters with $70M opening

'F9' puts charge back into movie theaters with $70M opening

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the strongest sign yet that life is left in movie theaters, “F9" sped to a box office take of $70 million in its first weekend, the biggest opening for a film since the pandemic began, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Greek police arrest 2 trying to sell rare Roman-era statue

Greek police arrest 2 trying to sell rare Roman-era statue

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greek police said Sunday they have arrested two 56-year-old men for trying to sell a rare Roman-era statue of the Greek goddess Hecate for 40,000 euros (about $48,000).
Grandson honors grandfather as Van der Poel wears yellow

Grandson honors grandfather as Van der Poel wears yellow

MUR-DE-BRETAGNE, France — What his grandfather failed to do in 14 editions of the Tour de France, Mathieu van der Poel achieved at his first attempt.
Blinken, Lapid meet in Rome amid reset US-Israel relations

Blinken, Lapid meet in Rome amid reset US-Israel relations

ROME (AP) — Hush-hush diplomacy. In-person visits. And a very public no-surprises agreement on Iran. U.S.
Two Saudi women's rights activists released from prison

Two Saudi women's rights activists released from prison

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two Saudi women’s rights campaigners have been released from prison, three years after a sweeping crackdown by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman targeting female activists who'd peacefully advocated for greater freed
Drought woes in dry US West raise July 4 fireworks fears

Drought woes in dry US West raise July 4 fireworks fears

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Many Americans aching for normalcy as pandemic restrictions end are looking forward to traditional Fourth of July fireworks. But with a historic drought in the U.S.
Banff is packed, but lack of international visitors leaves many businesses struggling

Banff is packed, but lack of international visitors leaves many businesses struggling

BANFF, Alta. — A walk down the main drag may make it look like all is well in the tourism hot-spot of Banff, where restaurant patios are full and nearby hiking trails are packed on weekends.
Alzheimer's drug stirs hope for patients, worry for doctors

Alzheimer's drug stirs hope for patients, worry for doctors

In the weeks since a new Alzheimer's drug was approved, hopeful patients have bombarded Dr. Alireza Atri with calls and emails about a treatment that has sparked both excitement and skepticism. They want to know if the drug might be right for them.
North Macedonia ready to create huge new national park

North Macedonia ready to create huge new national park

POPOVA SHAPKA, North Macedonia (AP) — After decades of being exploited by loggers, a vast, cross-border area of breathtaking beauty in the Balkans centered on Shar Mountain is close to becoming a national park, one of the largest in Europe.
Friends, family describe missing in Florida condo collapse

Friends, family describe missing in Florida condo collapse

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — Families around the world remained stuck between waning hopes and widening fears Saturday, two days after the stunning collapse of a 12-story condominium near Miami.
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