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High stakes and glitz mark the vote in Paris for the 2030 World Expo host
In a high-profile showdown, Rome, Busan, and Riyadh are the top contenders to host the next World Expo, in 2030, as the organizing body prepares to vote on Tuesday in Paris.
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Diplomas for sale: $465, no classes required. Inside one of Louisiana’s unapproved schools
Nearly 9,000 private schools in Louisiana don’t need state approval to grant degrees. They’re unlike public schools, formal homeschooling programs or traditional private schools.
‘Get Ready With Me’: Video genre that focuses on everyday life is everywhere — and not slowing down
More than a decade after debuting on the once-nascent YouTube creator community, “Get Ready with Me” videos have inundated social media.
What’s Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2023? Hint: Be true to yourself
Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2023 is “authentic.” Editor at large Peter Sokolowski told The Associated Press ahead of Monday’s announcement that lookups for the word rose to new heights on the company’s website throughout the year.
Cyber Monday marks the year’s biggest online shopping day, and one more chance to save on gifts
Consumers are scouring the internet for online deals as they begin to cap off the five-day post-Thanksgiving shopping bonanza with Cyber Monday.
What to stream this week: Harrison Ford, Paris Hilton, Peter Gabriel and Robin Hood battles robots
This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Dove Cameron and Peter Gabriel, Harrison Ford’s last hurrah as Indiana Jones swings onto Disney+ and Elvis will be honored with a starry special “Christmas at Graceland” featuring Post Malone, Alanis Morissette, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves
Artist Zeng Fanzhi depicts ‘zero-COVID’ after a lifetime of service to the Chinese state
A year after protests pushed Beijing to end its stringent “zero-COVID” controls, a retired architect is on the road displaying portraits of life under the policy.
Nebraska woman bags marriage proposal shortly after killing big buck on hunting trip
A Nebraska woman bagged a marriage proposal along with a big buck during a recent deer hunting trip.
In the US, Hmong ‘new year’ recalls ancestral spirits while teaching traditions to new generations
Late fall is the most spiritual time of the year in traditional Hmong culture. There are centuries-old celebrations for the post-harvest “new year,” brought from Southeast Asia which the Hmong had to flee after helping the United States in the Vietnam War.
Tackling climate change and alleviating hunger: States recycle and donate food headed to landfills
A growing number of states are working to keep food out of landfills over concerns the waste is taking up too much space and posing environmental problems.
Ringo Starr takes fans on a colorful tour of his past in book ‘Beats & Threads’
Ringo Starr’s latest project is for fans of music and of fashion. Published Friday, “Beats & Threads” is an illustrated journey through the former Beatles drummer’s long career, featuring images of everything from his drum kits to his trend-setting wardrobe.
Retailers offer bigger Black Friday discounts to lure hesitant shoppers hunting for the best deals
Retailers try big discounts and other enticements to lure shoppers to stores for Black Friday. But they worry those may not be enough.
Nicaragua’s Miss Universe title win exposes deep political divide in the Central American country
Nicaragua’s increasingly isolated and repressive government thought it had scored a rare public relations victory last week when Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios won the Miss Universe competition.
Retailers are ready to kick off Black Friday just as shoppers pull back on spending
Retailers are kicking off the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season on Friday with a bevy of discounts and other enticements.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade sends Snoopy and SpongeBob soaring as Cher entertains NYC
Beloved cartoon characters like Snoopy and SpongeBob SquarePants are taking to the skies above New York City in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Local newspaper started by Ralph Nader saved from closure by national media company
A small Connecticut newspaper that began publishing in February with the help of Ralph Nader has been saved from a planned shutdown after a national media company swooped in to buy it.
Black Friday is here. What to know about the holiday sales event’s history and evolution
If you didn’t already guess it from a barrage of sales ads in your inbox, the holiday shopping season is upon us. And Black Friday is right around the corner.
Black Friday 2023: See Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Kohls, Home Depot, Macy’s store hours
Black Friday is almost upon us, when retailers kick off the holiday season with offers meant to get customers in the shopping mood.
Edmunds picks the five best cars for under $30,000
Pricing for the average new car continues to rise, with the latest reports pegging the average new vehicle transaction price around $48,000.
France remains ‘le grand fromage’ in the European Union, and Camembert remains in a wooden box
The European Parliament has settled a pungent culinary issue with a vote to exempt France’s famous Camembert cheese from a proposal about packaging waste.
Fill your holiday stocking with Cher, Ella Fitzgerald, Brandy, Andrea Bocelli and more
What is a holiday season without festive music? The classics are great, but the classics performed by some of the best performers across pop, R&B, rock, opera, soul and beyond?