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Street vendors dispense the party fuel for Rio’s Carnival, but face pushback as their numbers grow

Street vendors dispense the party fuel for Rio’s Carnival, but face pushback as their numbers grow

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Sweat streamed down Talita Ferreira Sanches’ face as she pushed a cart loaded with beer and water up the winding, cobblestone streets in Rio de Janeiro last month, calling out to glitter-covered revelers decked out in fishnet ti
Animal skins, bells, ritual chaos: Ancient burnout remedy is still at the heart of Greece’s carnival

Animal skins, bells, ritual chaos: Ancient burnout remedy is still at the heart of Greece’s carnival

DISTOMO, Greece (AP) — Feeling overwhelmed by everyday obligations or doom-scrolling? The ancient Greeks had a remedy for burnout still practiced annually by their rural descendants.
Here are some goods in the crosshairs of Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China

Here are some goods in the crosshairs of Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China

President Donald Trump was poised to impose 25% taxes on imports from Canada and Mexico Tuesday and to double to 20% his levies on Chinese products. All three countries — America's top trading partners — are threatening retaliation.
They were there, but barely: Celebs embrace naked fashion trend at Oscar after-parties

They were there, but barely: Celebs embrace naked fashion trend at Oscar after-parties

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — At the Oscars ceremony, they were there. At the after-parties, they were barely there. Celebrities bared a lot more than their emotions on Oscar night.
Anitta writes song and cheers for samba school celebrating her Afro-Brazilian faith

Anitta writes song and cheers for samba school celebrating her Afro-Brazilian faith

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Anitta has become a pop music sensation in her native Brazil and abroad, but Monday she will have her first shot to prove herself on the country's biggest stage: the Sambadrome.
Palestinians hope 'No Other Land' Oscar win brings help as they face possible Israeli expulsion

Palestinians hope 'No Other Land' Oscar win brings help as they face possible Israeli expulsion

AL-TUWANEH, West Bank (AP) — Just last week, Israeli troops came and tore down a Palestinian family’s shed in this remote, hilly corner of the West Bank, residents say.
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.
Japan's 18-year-old Prince Hisahito says he'll balance royal duties and university studies

Japan's 18-year-old Prince Hisahito says he'll balance royal duties and university studies

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Prince Hisahito, the second in line to the throne , held a debut news conference Monday, telling reporters he would try to balance official duties and his university studies and research about the dragonfly.
Hulu viewers miss Oscars climax in latest mishap for streaming platforms' live programming

Hulu viewers miss Oscars climax in latest mishap for streaming platforms' live programming

NEW YORK (AP) — Sunday night marked Hulu's first time airing the Oscars live. But its A cademy Awards debut ended on a chaotic and frustratingly premature note.
Zoe Saldaña’s Oscar reminds Dominicans of the first time they won Miss Universe

Zoe Saldaña’s Oscar reminds Dominicans of the first time they won Miss Universe

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Dominicans on Monday celebrated Zoe Saldaña's Oscar win for best supporting actress for her role in “Emilia Pérez,” marking a moment of immense national pride.
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