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Gas prices sting US workers who depend on their cars

Gas prices sting US workers who depend on their cars

DETROIT (AP) — High gas prices have Wallace Reid looking for a new career. Reid, who drives for Uber and Lyft in New York, fills up his Lexus at least three times a week. He pays around $95 each time, about double what he was paying last year.
'Nomadland' author Jessica Bruder works on abortion book

'Nomadland' author Jessica Bruder works on abortion book

NEW YORK (AP) — The author of “Nomadland,” the basis for the Oscar-winning movie of the same name, is working on a book about abortion.
Director James Burrows looks back on his career in new book

Director James Burrows looks back on his career in new book

NEW YORK (AP) — James Burrows loves sitcoms, and he should. The 81-year-old has directed more than 1,000 episodes of TV sitcoms, including fan favorites such as “Friends,” “Cheers,” and Will & Grace.
Ancient home, prayer room open at Rome's Baths of Caracalla

Ancient home, prayer room open at Rome's Baths of Caracalla

ROME (AP) — One the most spectacular examples of ancient Roman baths, the Baths of Caracalla, has become more spectacular.
John Williams, 90, steps away from film, but not music

John Williams, 90, steps away from film, but not music

NEW YORK (AP) — After more than six decades of making bicycles soar, sending panicked swimmers to the shore and other spellbinding close encounters, John Williams is putting the final notes on what may be his last film score.
Air France-KLM boss warns travelers: Go to the airport early

Air France-KLM boss warns travelers: Go to the airport early

PARIS (AP) — The chief of airline alliance Air France-KLM said Thursday that it will take weeks or months to get new security staff in place to lighten pressure on the Amsterdam airport, which has seen flight cancellations, damaging delays and big tr
B.C. premier made the 'wrong call,' stops $800-million museum project

B.C. premier made the 'wrong call,' stops $800-million museum project

VICTORIA — A plan to tear down and replace British Columbia's provincial museum was put on hold indefinitely Wednesday by Premier John Horgan who admitted he miscalculated public support for the $789 million project.
Broadway's 'MJ' gets a box office bump after the Tony Awards

Broadway's 'MJ' gets a box office bump after the Tony Awards

NEW YORK (AP) — “MJ,” the hit-filled Broadway musical about the King of Pop, got a huge bump at the box office after nabbing four Tony Awards and getting valuable exposure in front of millions during its electric telecast performance.
CRTC renews CBC licensing for another five years, tweaks its mandate

CRTC renews CBC licensing for another five years, tweaks its mandate

OTTAWA — The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission said Wednesday that it is renewing CBC's licensing, with tweaks to its mandate that will make it spend money on programming produced by people with disabilities, Indigenous and
CDC panel recommends US seniors get souped-up flu vaccines

CDC panel recommends US seniors get souped-up flu vaccines

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans 65 and older should get newer, souped-up flu vaccines because regular shots don't provide them enough protection, a federal advisory panel said Wednesday.
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