Emerald Fennell on ‘Saltburn,’ class and Barry Keoghan: Fall Movie Preview
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In “Saltburn,” Emerald Fennell dives into the British tradition of a gothic tale set at a grand…
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Daughter of long-imprisoned activist in Bahrain to return to island in bid to push for his release
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A daughter of a long-detained human rights activist in Bahrain says she will…
Continue ReadingOnline gig work is growing rapidly, but workers lack job protections, a World Bank report says
By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A World Bank report says online gig work is growing globally and is creating an important…
Continue ReadingLucky the dog reunites with family nearly a month after Lahaina fires
By Kristen Consillio Click here for updates on this story MAUI COUNTY, Hawaii (KITV) — When Chris Borges lost her home…
Continue ReadingFormer Sri Lankan president denies that suicide bombings were staged to enable his election
By KRISHAN FRANCIS Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has denied allegations in a British…
Continue ReadingUS applications for unemployment benefits fall to lowest level in 7 months
By MATT OTT AP Business Writer The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week fell to the lowest level in seven months, another…
Continue ReadingGermany arrests 2 Syrians, one of them accused of war crimes related to a deadly attack in 2013
BERLIN (AP) — Prosecutors say two Syrian men have been arrested in Germany on suspicion of membership in extremist groups, and one of them is…
Continue ReadingLainey Wilson leads the 2023 Country Music Award nominations for the second year in a row
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s another landmark year for breakout country superstar Lainey Wilson, who tops the CMA…
Continue ReadingAI that alters voice and imagery in political ads will require disclosure on Google and YouTube
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Google will soon require that political ads using artificial intelligence be accompanied by a prominent…
Continue ReadingGrammy Museum to launch 50 years of hip-hop exhibit featuring artifacts from Tupac, Biggie
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Grammy Museum says it is launching the “Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit”,…
Continue ReadingWhat are the depleted uranium munitions the US is sending to Ukraine and why are they contentious?
By Christian Edwards and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The United States has decided to send controversial depleted uranium munitions to…
Continue ReadingWhat Nelson Mandela and John Madden taught this NFL coach about leadership
By Poppy Harlow, CNN (CNN) — Ahead of the start of the NFL season, Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera sat down with CNN This Morning for a…
Continue ReadingLebanese premier warns Syrian refugees pose a danger to the small nation’s balance
By BASSEM MROUE Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister is warning that Syrian refugees could become a threat to…
Continue ReadingPolish director demands apology from justice minister for comparing her film to Nazi propaganda
By VANESSA GERA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Film director Agnieszka Holland is demanding an apology from Poland’s justice minister…
Continue ReadingPets are our faithful companions, but the costs to care for them can add up
By ADRIANA MORGA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Pets provide joy and companionship, but costs can add up quickly, especially if you’re a…
Continue ReadingAn ailing American explorer trapped 3,000 feet deep in Turkish cave awaits difficult rescue
By ROBERT BADENDIECK Associated Press ISTANBUL (AP) — Rescuers from across Europe rushed to a cave in Turkey on Thursday, launching an operation to…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Sept. 7: Immigration, Hurricane Lee, Manhunt, Ukraine, Hunter Biden
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — Painfully long strikes have left Hollywood at a standstill, with many in the entertainment industry wondering…
Continue ReadingHurricane Lee barrels through open Atlantic waters after becoming season’s first Category 5 storm
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Lee charged through warm Atlantic waters Friday night and threatened to…
Continue ReadingPresidential centers from Hoover to Bush and Obama unite to warn of fragile state of US democracy
By GARY FIELDS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Concern for U.S. democracy amid deep national polarization has prompted the entities supporting…
Continue ReadingUkraine drone attack causes explosion near Russian military HQ
By Rob Picheta, Teele Rebane and Olga Voitovych, CNN (CNN) — A drone attack caused an explosion near Russia’s military headquarters in the…
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