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Olive oil in coffee? New Starbucks line a curiosity in Italy

Olive oil in coffee? New Starbucks line a curiosity in Italy

MILAN (AP) — Putting olive oil in coffee is hardly a tradition in Italy, but that didn't stop Starbucks interim CEO Howard Schultz from launching a series of beverages that do just that in Milan, the city that inspired his coffee house empire .
Father of cellphone sees dark side but also hope in new tech

Father of cellphone sees dark side but also hope in new tech

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The man credited with inventing the cellphone 50 years ago had only one concern then about the brick-sized device with a long antenna: Would it work? These days Martin Cooper frets like everybody else about his invention’s imp
Carnegie Hall returns to pre-pandemic full schedule in 23-24

Carnegie Hall returns to pre-pandemic full schedule in 23-24

NEW YORK (AP) — Carnegie Hall will reach its pre-pandemic level of 170 concerts during a 2023-24 season that includes a focus on the fall of the Weimar Republic. The hall said Tuesday the season will open Oct.
McCarthy defends giving Tucker Carlson Jan. 6 trove access

McCarthy defends giving Tucker Carlson Jan. 6 trove access

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is defending his decision to give Fox News' Tucker Carlson “exclusive” access to Jan.
Dior channels rebellious women at Paris Fashion Week

Dior channels rebellious women at Paris Fashion Week

PARIS (AP) — After Milan, global fashion's spotlight shifted to the final stretch of ready-to-wear shows in Paris on Tuesday, as the industry looks to the future with all the final fall trends.
FDA panel narrowly backs Pfizer RSV vaccine for older adults

FDA panel narrowly backs Pfizer RSV vaccine for older adults

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health advisers on Tuesday narrowly backed an experimental vaccine from Pfizer that could soon become the first shot to protect older adults against the respiratory illness known as RSV.
Tears for school shooting survivor's 'American Idol' tryout

Tears for school shooting survivor's 'American Idol' tryout

SANTA FE, Texas (AP) — An emotional audition on “American Idol” by a survivor of a Texas high school shooting prompted tears from the judges and criticism of the country’s response to gun violence.
Some unionized TVO employees vote in favour of a strike mandate

Some unionized TVO employees vote in favour of a strike mandate

TORONTO — Unionized workers at Ontario's public broadcaster have voted in favour of a strike if ongoing labour talks stall, moving one step closer to a legal strike position.
The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com

The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com

Nonfiction 1. Spare by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, narrated by the author (Random House Audio) 2. Atomic Habits by James Clear, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio) 3. Young Forever by Dr.
Tenn. governor vows to sign anti-drag bill as photo surfaces

Tenn. governor vows to sign anti-drag bill as photo surfaces

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican Gov.
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