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Old Masters and Roman statues vie for the attention of well-heeled collectors at Dutch art fair

Old Masters and Roman statues vie for the attention of well-heeled collectors at Dutch art fair

MAASTRICHT, Netherlands (AP) — Old Masters, Roman statues, modern furniture, tribal masks and vintage watches are vying for the attention of well-heeled collectors as the TEFAF art fair opened on Thursday in the southern Netherlands.
How to avoid paying the pink tax on clothes, toys and other everyday items

How to avoid paying the pink tax on clothes, toys and other everyday items

Products marketed toward women and girls such as razors, shampoo and even children's clothes can cost more than their equivalent for men or boys, a phenomenon that's been dubbed the "pink tax."
What to know about the 'Rust' shooting case as attention turns to Alec Baldwin's trial

What to know about the 'Rust' shooting case as attention turns to Alec Baldwin's trial

SANTA FE, N.M.
Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy are meant for long-term use. Some patients want to stop

Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy are meant for long-term use. Some patients want to stop

Millions of Americans who have dropped pounds and boosted their health using popular obesity drugs like Wegovy are facing a new dilemma: What happens if they stop taking them? Many worry, rightly, that they’ll regain weight and revert to old habits.
Calgary Stampede banned from 2024 Pride parade 'for the foreseeable future'

Calgary Stampede banned from 2024 Pride parade 'for the foreseeable future'

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampede has been banned from participating in this year's Pride parade because of the decades of abuse some of its members experienced at the hands of a former performance school staffer.
'Rust' armorer convicted of involuntary manslaughter in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on movie set

'Rust' armorer convicted of involuntary manslaughter in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on movie set

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A jury convicted a movie weapons supervisor of involuntary manslaughter Wednesday in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal on the set of the Western movie “Rust.
New York will send National Guard to subways after a string of violent crimes

New York will send National Guard to subways after a string of violent crimes

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov.
Social media ban for minors less restrictive in Florida lawmakers' second attempt

Social media ban for minors less restrictive in Florida lawmakers' second attempt

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Less than a week after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a social media ban for minors , Florida lawmakers sent him a new version on Wednesday that’s expected to withstand his scrutiny.
Manitoba government plans to end restriction on labour agreements for big projects

Manitoba government plans to end restriction on labour agreements for big projects

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is planning to lift a ban on project labour agreements — deals that require non-unionized workers on large projects to be governed by the same rules and benefits as their unionized counterparts.
TSA unveils passenger self-screening lanes at Vegas airport as 'a step into the future'

TSA unveils passenger self-screening lanes at Vegas airport as 'a step into the future'

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Federal airport security officials unveiled passenger self-screening lanes Wednesday at busy Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, with plans to test it for use in other cities around the country.