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Germany's Wacken metal festival halts admissions after persistent rain turns site to mud

Germany's Wacken metal festival halts admissions after persistent rain turns site to mud

BERLIN (AP) — The Wacken Open Air heavy metal festival in northern Germany is opening on Wednesday with a reduced audience after persistent rain turned the grounds to mud and forced organizers to order a halt to all new arrivals.
Bidens head to summer blockbuster 'Oppenheimer' during beach vacation

Bidens head to summer blockbuster 'Oppenheimer' during beach vacation

REHOBOTH BEACH, Delaware (AP) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden took a break from their Delaware beach vacation to see the summer blockbuster “Oppenheimer.
Singer Coco Lee mourned by fans and family at Hong Kong funeral

Singer Coco Lee mourned by fans and family at Hong Kong funeral

HONG KONG (AP) — Singer and songwriter Coco Lee was being mourned by family and friends at a private ceremony Tuesday, a day after fans paid their respects at a public memorial for the Hong Kong-born entertainer who had international success.
1 dies, 8 others seriously hurt in tour bus rollover at Grand Canyon West

1 dies, 8 others seriously hurt in tour bus rollover at Grand Canyon West

GRAND CANYON WEST, Ariz. (AP) — One person was killed in a tour bus rollover involving over 50 people Tuesday in northern Arizona near the Grand Canyon West Skywalk, authorities said. The bus rolled over just before 10 a.m.
Politicians urge Taylor Swift to postpone LA concerts in solidarity with striking hotel workers

Politicians urge Taylor Swift to postpone LA concerts in solidarity with striking hotel workers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California's lieutenant governor and other elected officials on Tuesday urged Taylor Swift to postpone her Los Angeles concerts as a way to stand in solidarity with striking hotel workers . Lt. Gov.
Book Review: 'The Slip' uncovers art history in New York's downtown waterfront of the 1950s

Book Review: 'The Slip' uncovers art history in New York's downtown waterfront of the 1950s

“The Slip,” by Prudence Peiffer (HarperCollins) Group biographies are ambitious undertakings.
Lawsuit by former dancers accuses Lizzo of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment

Lawsuit by former dancers accuses Lizzo of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lizzo has been sued by three former dancers who accuse the Grammy winner of sexual harassment and allege the singer and her production company created a hostile work environment.
Harold Brine was the last of 19 miners rescued after 1958 Nova Scotia mine disaster

Harold Brine was the last of 19 miners rescued after 1958 Nova Scotia mine disaster

HALIFAX — When Harold Brine realized he and 11 other men were trapped near the bottom of North America's deepest coal mine, his thoughts turned to his two-year-old daughter, Bonnie. "I was wondering if she would remember me if I didn't get out ...
Judge won't dismiss charges against movie armorer in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on film set

Judge won't dismiss charges against movie armorer in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on film set

SANTA FE, N.M.
DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiatives

DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiatives

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Diversity, equity and inclusion programs were abolished Tuesday from Walt Disney World's governing district, now controlled by appointees of Gov.
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