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The Census Bureau wants to change how it asks about disabilities. Some advocates don't like it

The Census Bureau wants to change how it asks about disabilities. Some advocates don't like it

The U.S. Census Bureau wants to change how it asks people about disabilities , and some advocates are complaining that they were not consulted enough on what amounts to a major overhaul in how disabilities would be defined by the federal government.
French actor Gerard Depardieu is under scrutiny over sexual remarks and gestures in new documentary

French actor Gerard Depardieu is under scrutiny over sexual remarks and gestures in new documentary

PARIS (AP) — French actor Gerard Depardieu’s behavior toward women came under renewed scrutiny in France after a documentary showed him repeatedly making obscene remarks and gestures during a 2018 trip to North Korea.
J Balvin returns to his reggaeton roots on the romantic 'Amigos' - and no, it is not about Bad Bunny

J Balvin returns to his reggaeton roots on the romantic 'Amigos' - and no, it is not about Bad Bunny

LAS VEGAS (AP) — At a Frank Sinatra-themed restaurant in the lobby of Encore, a luxury hotel and casino on the Vegas strip, Colombian musician J Balvin sat down to discuss his interest in Formula One .
Rush's Alex Lifeson joins Geddy Lee at Toronto book tour stop to share memories

Rush's Alex Lifeson joins Geddy Lee at Toronto book tour stop to share memories

TORONTO — Geddy Lee surprised a venue of Rush fans on Thursday by marching out old friend and longtime band mate Alex Lifeson to help him traverse decades of shared memories.
Baldur's Gate, The Legend of Zelda and Cocoon shine brightest in a stellar year for video games

Baldur's Gate, The Legend of Zelda and Cocoon shine brightest in a stellar year for video games

It’s been a terrific year for video games . Developers hit their stride on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox X/S consoles, unleashing massive adventures big enough to satisfy gamers for weeks.
Spotify CFO becomes one of thousands departing the streaming service, after selling $9M in shares

Spotify CFO becomes one of thousands departing the streaming service, after selling $9M in shares

NEW YORK (AP) — Spotify's chief financial officer will step down next year, according to the music streaming service, just days after it announced its third round of layoffs for 2023.
2023 in books: Protests, bannings and the rise of AI helped shape the story of publishing

2023 in books: Protests, bannings and the rise of AI helped shape the story of publishing

NEW YORK (AP) — Book publishing in 2023 was a story of cooling sales and rising conflict, marked by legal action, protests, censorship and the impact of forces well beyond the industry.
Lawmakers seek action against Elf Bar and other fruity e-cigarettes imported from China

Lawmakers seek action against Elf Bar and other fruity e-cigarettes imported from China

WASHINGTON (AP) — House lawmakers are demanding information from federal officials on what they are doing to stop the recent influx of kid-appealing electronic cigarettes from China . Members of a new congressional committee on U.S.
Judge rules against Prince Harry in early stage of libel case against Daily Mail publisher

Judge rules against Prince Harry in early stage of libel case against Daily Mail publisher

LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry lost a preliminary round Friday in his libel case against the publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid over an article that said he tried to hide his efforts to retain publicly funded protection in the U.K.
Nintendo cancels its Live 2024 Tokyo event after persistent threats to workers and customers

Nintendo cancels its Live 2024 Tokyo event after persistent threats to workers and customers

TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo canceled its upcoming video game showcase and postponed several other events because of persistent threats to the company, its workers and players.
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