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Singer Cleo Laine, regarded as Britain's greatest jazz voice, dies at 97

Singer Cleo Laine, regarded as Britain's greatest jazz voice, dies at 97

LONDON (AP) — Cleo Laine, whose husky contralto was one of the most distinctive voices in jazz and who was regarded by many as Britain's greatest contribution to the quintessentially American music, has died. She was 97.

Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar

The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide.
Acquaintance of suspect in Taylor Swift concert plot convicted at trial in Austria

Acquaintance of suspect in Taylor Swift concert plot convicted at trial in Austria

VIENNA (AP) — An Austrian court on Friday convicted an acquaintance of the main suspect in last year's foiled plan to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna on terrorism charges unrelated to the plot and sentenced him to two years in prison.
'South Park' co-creator jokes he's 'terribly sorry' over premiere that drew White House anger

'South Park' co-creator jokes he's 'terribly sorry' over premiere that drew White House anger

SAN DIEGO (AP) — “South Park” co-creator Trey Parker had the briefest of responses Thursday to anger from the White House over the season premiere of the animated institution, which showed a naked President Donald Trump in bed with Satan.
From Benjamin Franklin to Pony Express to anthrax: How the US Postal Service shaped a nation

From Benjamin Franklin to Pony Express to anthrax: How the US Postal Service shaped a nation

The one government agency that still reaches nearly every American daily — undeterred by rain, sleet, snow or even gloom of night — turns 250 on Saturday.
From Benjamin Franklin to Pony Express to anthrax: How the US Postal Service shaped a nation

From Benjamin Franklin to Pony Express to anthrax: How the US Postal Service shaped a nation

The one government agency that still reaches nearly every American daily — undeterred by rain, sleet, snow or even gloom of night — turns 250 on Saturday.
EU regulator green lights an injectable HIV drug that could help stop transmission

EU regulator green lights an injectable HIV drug that could help stop transmission

LONDON (AP) — The European Medicines Agency has recommended authorizing a twice-yearly injectable drug aimed at preventing HIV, which scientists say could help end the virus' transmission.
Comic-Con 2025 kicks off with new 'Freddy's,' 'Toxic Avenger' and thousands of costume-clad fans

Comic-Con 2025 kicks off with new 'Freddy's,' 'Toxic Avenger' and thousands of costume-clad fans

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Tradition meets AI in Nishijinori weaving style from Japan's ancient capital

Tradition meets AI in Nishijinori weaving style from Japan's ancient capital

KYOTO, Japan (AP) — Nishijinori, the intricate weaving technique for kimonos that dates back more than a thousand years in Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, is getting a high-tech collaborator: artificial intelligence.
Tea-loving Nepal is warming up to coffee

Tea-loving Nepal is warming up to coffee

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Coffee hasn't always been an easy sell in Nepal . The Himalayan country is a major tea producer, as well as a major consumer. When people greet each other in the morning, they don't ask “how are you.
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