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From ‘The Bodyguard’ to ‘Barbie’: Is the movie soundtrack back and bigger than ever?

From ‘The Bodyguard’ to ‘Barbie’: Is the movie soundtrack back and bigger than ever?

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Throughout the billion-dollar “Barbie” film , an instrumental version of Billie Eilish’s hit “What Was I Made For” weaves in and out, soundtracking the famous doll's existential crisis.
Civil rights activist Naomi Barber King, a sister-in-law to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., dies

Civil rights activist Naomi Barber King, a sister-in-law to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., dies

ATLANTA (AP) — Naomi Barber King, a civil rights activist who was married to the younger brother of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., has died at age 92.
'Dragon Ball' creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68

'Dragon Ball' creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68

TOKYO (AP) — Akira Toriyama, the creator of the best-selling Dragon Ball and other popular anime who influenced Japanese comics, has died, his studio said Friday. He was 68.
Just for Laughs problems reflect festival struggles, threaten Montreal's reputation

Just for Laughs problems reflect festival struggles, threaten Montreal's reputation

MONTREAL — The cancellation of the Just for Laughs comedy festivals in Montreal and Toronto this year underscores the vulnerability of an industry struggling to manage ballooning costs while vying for increasingly in-demand but inadequate government
Halifax's Ben Proudfoot credits storytelling roots for third Oscar nom in four years

Halifax's Ben Proudfoot credits storytelling roots for third Oscar nom in four years

Halifax-born filmmaker Ben Proudfoot says he wouldn’t be heading to the Oscars with his third nomination in four years if it weren’t for the conversations he had in the place he grew up.
What is Ramadan and how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy month?

What is Ramadan and how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy month?

CAIRO (AP) — Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts. For Muslims, it's a time of increased worship, charity and good deeds.
How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health -- and how to prepare

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health -- and how to prepare

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most of America “springs forward” Sunday for daylight saving time and losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day. It also could harm your health.
Pencils down: SATs are going all digital, and students have mixed reviews of the new format

Pencils down: SATs are going all digital, and students have mixed reviews of the new format

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — As SAT season kicks off this weekend, students across the U.S.
Kyoto's picturesque geisha district fights back against over-tourism with keep-out signs

Kyoto's picturesque geisha district fights back against over-tourism with keep-out signs

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, long a popular destination for tourists, is closing off some private-property alleys in its famous geisha district because of complaints about misbehaving visitors.
Karol G becomes first Latina named woman of the year at Billboard ceremony honoring global musicians

Karol G becomes first Latina named woman of the year at Billboard ceremony honoring global musicians

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Karol G made history at Wednesday night's Billboard Women in Music awards ceremony.
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