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Words long used in the Caribbean and Bermuda are now part of the Oxford English Dictionary
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — More than a dozen words long used in Bermuda and across the Caribbean got an official nod on Wednesday from the Oxford English Dictionary.
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Gap partners with boy band Just Your Type in multiyear partnership
NEW YORK (AP) — The Gap, a clothing brand that has featured everything from swing-and-jump blues to hip-hop and rap in commercials, is now tapping into the boy-band business.
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Hilary Duff coming to Raleigh’s Lenovo Center next fall
Ticket presales for Hilary Duff's October 2027 performance in Raleigh open next week.
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Rivian R2 vs. Tesla Model Y, an Edmunds electric SUV showdown
The Tesla Model Y has been the sales king of small electric SUVs since the moment it arrived. Many rivals have chased its success, but none have come close. Now it’s Rivian’s turn. The Rivian R2 is the California EV automaker’s first small electric SUV, and it’s gunning for the Model Y. Rivian’s ...
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6-year-old Chinese girl sets women’s Rubik’s Cube speed record
BEIJING (AP) — A 6-year-old Chinese girl has set a new women's world record by solving Rubik’s cubes at an average pace of just over four seconds per cube.
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Photos of a talent show on Skid Row, where performers are part of the homeless community
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Skid Row held its first talent show, giving local homeless and formerly homeless residents a chance to share their talents and personal stories through original music, rap covers and Scripture readings.
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At a talent show on Los Angeles' Skid Row, the performers are all part of the homeless community
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wearing shiny heels, a thrifted dress and a red rose in her hair, Deoujahne Darc belted out an original song on a small, makeshift stage in the heart of Los Angeles’ Skid Row.
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Glenn Martens exits Diesel with moans, headbanging and barely-there looks
MILAN (AP) — Diesel creative director Glenn Martens went out with a racy, body-positive collection during Milan Fashion Week on Tuesday, ending a tenure that revitalized and revolutionized the brand.
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In a concrete-covered culture, John Wilson carves out a micro-movie revolution
NEW YORK (AP) — Years ago, John Wilson began just walking out into New York with his camera.
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How Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' became the longest-running No. 1 hit of all time
Ella Langley’s song “Choosin’ Texas” is officially the longest-running No. 1 single in the U.S., spending 23 weeks at the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100. It is also 2026's biggest hit. Since its release in October, the song has achieved 911 million on-demand streams in the U.S. and 1.26 billio...
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Day and night get equal billing on Tuesday. A guide to the fall equinox
The fall equinox is Tuesday, when light and darkness split the day evenly. It marks the start of astronomical fall in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere. The Earth’s axis is tilted at an angle as it travels around the sun, so for most of the year, daytime is either long...
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California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops
It’s harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as Americans cut back on drinking. Farmers are tearing out their vineyards, selling their land or planting other crops as they lose faith in the wine business. Bill Berryhill can’t find buyers for g...
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New book by Princess Diana's brother prompts war of words with King Charles III
A new book by the late Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, has made headlines with damning allegations about King Charles III. In “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,” Spencer claims he argued with Charles over plans for Prince William and Prince Harry to walk behind Diana's coffin in 1997. Spenc...
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The centuries-old Japanese art of ikebana draws those seeking calm
TOKYO (AP) — Ikebana, the Japanese art of arranging flowers, is a form of expression that dates back more than 500 years. It continues to blossom, quietly, not only with traditionalists but also with newcomers who find its blend of creativity and mindfulness to be restorative.
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There's an easy way to get rid of all the reusable bags piling up in your home
NEW YORK (AP) — When professional home organizer Britnee Tanner visits her clients, she often spots extra reusable bags buried under the kitchen sink or stuffed in a corner of the pantry.
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Presley Gerber, model and son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27
The son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, Presley Gerber has died at age 27. Medical examiner records show Gerber died Sunday at a rehabilitation facility. An autopsy was performed, but the medical examiner's website said more testing is required before investigators can give a cause. Santa Monica po...
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What to stream: 'A Different World,' 'Toy Story 5' and Kenny Chesney
The Disney+ debut of “Toy Story 5” and a new album from Kenny Chesney are some of the new television shows, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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Converse apologizes and pulls sneaker ad that critics said included racist imagery
The sneaker company Converse has removed a social media ad that sparked outrage among critics who viewed it as evoking the Ku Klux Klan and lynching.
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Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens concert
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ed Sheeran opened a concert Saturday with comments about Gaza after controversy swirled around his tour and supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with opener Macklemore, who was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.
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Munich’s Oktoberfest roars to life as the mayor taps the first keg
Munich's Oktoberfest has kicked off with the city's mayor tapping the first beer keg, marking the start of the 191st edition of the festival. Thousands of revelers in traditional Bavarian attire flocked to the beer tents on Munich's Theresienwiese fairground. They enjoyed brass music, freshly tap...
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Fashion executive resigns days after restraining PETA protesters at New York runway show
NEW YORK (AP) — The longtime chief executive of the Council of Fashion Designers of America announced Friday that he is stepping down, days after he was filmed physically restraining two protesters during an altercation at a New York runway show.
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Peter de Caluwe to become Salzburg Festival artistic director in October 2027
Peter de Caluwe will become artistic director of the Salzburg Festival in October 2027, assuming one of the arts world's most influential jobs after an innovative tenure at Brussels’ La Monnaie known for world premieres and provocative programming.
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One thing that hasn’t changed in 250 years: Americans’ willingness to get suckered
NEW YORK (AP) — America: land of possibility. And also: land of suckers.
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Princess Diana's famous 'revenge dress' goes on show ahead of Sotheby's auction
A striking black dress worn by Princess Diana on the day her estranged husband admitted adultery is going up for auction at Sotheby’s. Known as the “revenge dress,” it has a presale estimate of up to $300,000. Diana wore the off-the-shoulder silk dress, designed by Christina Stambolian, to a gala...
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Foodie News: Jubala Coffee opening new location in North Hills
Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has the latest on several new restaurants coming to the Triangle. Plus, several foodie events coming this month.
