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British actor Tom Wilkinson, known for 'The Full Monty' and 'Michael Clayton,' dies at 75

LONDON (AP) — Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in “The Full Monty," “Michael Clayton” and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” has died, his family said. He was 75.

Dec 30, 2023 3:04 PM Read more >

Mickey Mouse will soon belong to you and me - with some caveats

LOS ANGELES (AP) — M-I-C-K-E-Y will soon belong to you and me.

Dec 30, 2023 11:59 AM Read more >

Montreal Old Port New Year's Eve fireworks event permanently cancelled

MONTREAL — There will be no midnight fireworks to herald the new year in Montreal's Old Port.

Dec 30, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >

Venice is limiting tourist groups to 25 people starting in June to protect the popular lagoon city

MILAN (AP) — The Italian city of Venice announced new limits Saturday on the size of tourist groups, the latest move to reduce the pressure of mass tourism on the famed canal city.

Dec 30, 2023 8:04 AM Read more >

Austrian government supports Vienna Boys Choir to help it out of financial difficulties

BERLIN (AP) — The Austrian government said Saturday that it is giving the country's centuries-old Vienna Boys Choir 800,000 euros ($884,000) to help it out of severe financial difficulties.

Dec 30, 2023 7:22 AM Read more >

Shopping on New Year's Day 2024? From Costco to Walmart, see what stores are open and closed

The New Year is almost upon us. And as the world prepares to ring in 2024, many are winding down from the holidays and getting back into their regular routines — give or take some fresh resolutions.

Dec 30, 2023 7:04 AM Read more >

What does Watch Night mean for Black Americans today? It dates back to the Emancipation Proclamation

The tradition of Watch Night services in the United States dates back to Dec.

Dec 30, 2023 6:50 AM Read more >

US seizes more illegal e-cigarettes, but thousands of new ones are launching

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials are seizing more shipments of unauthorized electronic cigarettes at U.S.

Dec 30, 2023 6:02 AM Read more >

Bollywood celebrates rocking year, riding high on action flicks, unbridled masculinity and misogyny

NEW DELHI (AP) — Bollywood has made a financial comeback this year worthy of one of its traditional singing-on-top-of-the-hills moments.

Dec 29, 2023 8:15 PM Read more >

Shirley Bassey and Ridley Scott are among hundreds awarded in UK's New Year Honors list

LONDON (AP) — Singer Shirley Bassey, director Ridley Scott and Mary Earps, the goalkeeper for England's women's soccer team, were recognized Friday in the U.K.

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