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Travis Scott drops 'Utopia,' his first album since the Astroworld festival tragedy

NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper Travis Scott has released “Utopia,” his first album in five years and his first major release since 10 people died at his 2021 Astroworld music festival .

Jul 28, 2023 4:46 PM Read more >

Worker warned organizer 'Someone’s going to end up dead' before crowd surge at '21 Travis Scott show

HOUSTON (AP) — Just moments before rap superstar Travis Scott took the stage at the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival , a contract worker had been so worried about what might happen after seeing people getting crushed that he texted an event organizer

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Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Gov. Chris Sununu, R-N.H.; Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y.; actor Matthew McConaughey. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del.; former Texas Rep. Will Hurd, a Republican presidential candidate.

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Schools lost track of homeless kids during the pandemic. Many face a steep path to recovery

PHOENIX (AP) — By the time Aaliyah Ibarra started second grade, her family had moved five times in four years in search of stable housing.

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Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Disney’s efforts to neutralize governing district takeover

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A judge in Florida on Friday refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees against Disney’s efforts to neutralize the governor's takeover of Disney World’s governing district.

Jul 28, 2023 3:24 PM Read more >

Politicians weigh in on funding Calgary Stampede after settlement in abuse case

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province won't pull funding from the Calgary Stampede after the partial settlement of a class-action lawsuit over the sexual abuse of young boys in its performance school.

Jul 28, 2023 3:18 PM Read more >

What to stream this weekend: Post Malone, 'Beanie Bubble,' 'This Fool,' Rolling Stones and 'Heels'

Thandiwe Newton starring in a thriller, the return of the TV family wrestling drama “Heels” and a new album from Post Malone are among the new television, movies, music and games now available on a device near you.

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Rapper G Herbo pleads guilty in credit card fraud that paid for private jets and designer puppies

The rapper G Herbo pleaded guilty Friday to his role in a scheme that used stolen credit card information to pay for a lavish lifestyle including private jets, exotic car rentals, a luxury vacation rental and even expensive designer puppies.

Jul 28, 2023 2:38 PM Read more >

Music Review: Bethany Cosentino's debut solo album "Natural Disaster" lacks punch

Bethany Cosentino, “Natural Disaster” (Concord Records) Bethany Cosentino, one half of the surf-y indie rock duo Best Coast and its principal songwriter, is out with her debut solo album “Natural Disaster” .

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Actor Max Greenfield urges studio CEOs to 'be the heroes' and make a deal in Hollywood strikes

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two weeks into the the actors strike , Max Greenfield is urging the studios and their CEOs to return to the bargaining table.

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