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Workers fed up with nights, weekends seek flexible schedules

Workers fed up with nights, weekends seek flexible schedules

NEW YORK (AP) — After struggling to hire workers for its outlet store in Dallas, Balsam Hill finally opened on Sept. 1.
Shopify partners with Spotify to give musicians new options for merchandise sales

Shopify partners with Spotify to give musicians new options for merchandise sales

TORONTO — E-commerce behemoth Shopify Inc. is linking up with streaming giant Spotify in a partnership meant to give musicians more control over their virtual merchandise tables on the music platform.
David Byrne says audiences seem 'thrilled' to be in theater

David Byrne says audiences seem 'thrilled' to be in theater

NEW YORK (AP) — Since returning to Broadway's “American Utopia” after the pandemic pause, David Byrne has noticed a few things about his audience: It seems younger, a little more diverse and people are juiced to see live entertainment again.
R. Kelly's Chicago trial on federal sex charges set Aug. 1

R. Kelly's Chicago trial on federal sex charges set Aug. 1

CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered R&B superstar R.
A&W increases distribution rate as restaurants reopen, same-store sales grow

A&W increases distribution rate as restaurants reopen, same-store sales grow

VANCOUVER — A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund says its same-store sales grew nearly 17 per cent in its latest quarter as COVID-19 public health restrictions eased, allowing the fast-food chain to reopen more restaurants and serve more customers.
Opening, ticket prices announced for Peppa Pig theme park

Opening, ticket prices announced for Peppa Pig theme park

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — A standalone Peppa Pig theme park at the Legoland Florida Resort is set to open Feb. 24, park officials announced Tuesday. Officials also announced ticket prices . A one-day ticket for the central Florida park will be $34.
Review: Denis Villeneuve's doom-laden, dynamite 'Dune'

Review: Denis Villeneuve's doom-laden, dynamite 'Dune'

A cool wind sweeps through the sands of “Dune,” Denis Villeneuve’s chilly, majestic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic 1965 science-fiction novel.
Sand Valley resurrecting The Lido Golf Club in Wisconsin

Sand Valley resurrecting The Lido Golf Club in Wisconsin

NEKOOSA, Wis. (AP) — A classic old golf course — The Lido — is being resurrected 1,000 miles from the original with the assistance of a video game and GPS-guided tractors.
Democrats warn against family leave cuts from spending bill

Democrats warn against family leave cuts from spending bill

More than a dozen Senate Democrats are imploring President Joe Biden and congressional leaders to keep a national paid family leave program in his sweeping social services and climate change package .
Queen accepts medical advice to rest, cancels N Ireland trip

Queen accepts medical advice to rest, cancels N Ireland trip

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II has reluctantly accepted medical advice to rest for a few days and has canceled a trip to Northern Ireland, Buckingham Palace said Wednesday.
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