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France blames Russia for a digital effort to whip up online controversy over Stars of David graffiti

France blames Russia for a digital effort to whip up online controversy over Stars of David graffiti

PARIS (AP) — France says it has been the target of a Russian online destabilization campaign that used automated social-media accounts to whip up controversy and confusion about spray-painted Stars of David that appeared on Paris streets and fed alar
What's streaming now: Chris Stapleton, Call of Duty, 'The Killer,' Tim Allen's Santa return

What's streaming now: Chris Stapleton, Call of Duty, 'The Killer,' Tim Allen's Santa return

Country superstar Chris Stapleton's fifth studio album and a documentary about Albert Brooks that includes Steven Spielberg, David Letterman, Ben Stiller, Larry David, Chris Rock and Wanda Sykes are some of the new television, movies, music and games
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he's back home after having a minor stroke in Mexico

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he's back home after having a minor stroke in Mexico

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he suffered a minor stroke while attending a business conference in Mexico City.
A volcanic eruption has created a new island off Japan, but it may not last

A volcanic eruption has created a new island off Japan, but it may not last

TOKYO (AP) — An undersea volcano erupted off Japan three weeks ago, providing a rare view of the birth of a tiny new island, but experts say it may not last very long.
Astronaut Frank Borman, commander of the first Apollo mission to the moon, has died at age 95

Astronaut Frank Borman, commander of the first Apollo mission to the moon, has died at age 95

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Astronaut Frank Borman, who commanded Apollo 8's historic Christmas 1968 flight that circled the moon 10 times and paved the way for the lunar landing the next year, has died. He was 95.
Apple to pay $25 million to settle allegations of discriminatory hiring practices in 2018, 2019

Apple to pay $25 million to settle allegations of discriminatory hiring practices in 2018, 2019

CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple has agreed to pay $25 million to settle allegations that it engaged in a pattern of discriminatory hiring practices when filling some of its jobs during 2018 and 2019.
The Hollywood strikes are over. Here's when you could see your favorite stars and shows return

The Hollywood strikes are over. Here's when you could see your favorite stars and shows return

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Missed your favorite actors? After nearly four months of striking, they're coming back. Wednesday's deal between striking actors and studios and streaming services won't immediately restore filming to its full swing.
Iceland's Blue Lagoon spa closes temporarily as earthquakes put area on alert for volcanic eruption

Iceland's Blue Lagoon spa closes temporarily as earthquakes put area on alert for volcanic eruption

HUSAVIK, Iceland (AP) — The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa — one of Iceland’s biggest tourist attractions — closed temporarily as a swarm of earthquakes put the island nation’s most populated region on alert for a possible volcanic eruption.
Video chat service Omegle shuts down following years of user abuse claims

Video chat service Omegle shuts down following years of user abuse claims

NEW YORK (AP) — Omegle, a video chat service that connects users with strangers at random, is shutting down after 14 years following ample misuse of the platform — particularly the sexual abuse of minors.
WSP Global CEO says buying spree no barrier to more, as earnings climb

WSP Global CEO says buying spree no barrier to more, as earnings climb

MONTREAL — The head of WSP Global Inc. says its spate of acquisitions — four so far this year, plus its biggest ever last fall — is no barrier to future deals by the engineering company, even as interest rates remain high.
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