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Switch off and read, France's Macron tells teenagers

French President Emmanuel Macron urged high school pupils on Thursday to switch off their phones and read,

Switch off and read, France's Macron tells teenagers
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LIV Golf season continues as planned for now, but questions remain over funding future

LIV Golf season continues as planned for now, but questions remain over funding future

LIV Golf season continues as planned for now, but questions remain over funding future
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Meta to raise Quest VR headset prices in US on rising component costs

Meta Platforms said on Thursday it would increase the prices of its virtual reality headsets from April 19 in the United States due to rising costs of memory chips.

Meta to raise Quest VR headset prices in US on rising component costs
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Coty and Interparfums deny report of talks regarding Boss, Burberry perfume licenses

Coty on Thursday said it is not in talks to sell any of its prestige brand licenses, denying a report by luxury news site Miss Tweed that the U.S. beauty

Coty and Interparfums deny report of talks regarding Boss, Burberry perfume licenses
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Gucci-owner Kering aims to launch luxury Google glasses next year, CEO says

Kering aims to launch smart glasses under the Gucci brand in partnership with Google next year, CEO Luca de Meo told Reuters, becoming

Gucci-owner Kering aims to launch luxury Google glasses next year, CEO says
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US Supreme Court clears way for dismissal of case against Trump ally Steve Bannon

The U.S.

US Supreme Court clears way for dismissal of case against Trump ally Steve Bannon
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Stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse were probably uninsured, market sources say

Three paintings by French masters Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne and Henri Matisse stolen from a museum in northern Italy last week were

Stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse were probably uninsured, market sources say
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Russia woos students for its drone forces in Ukraine with large financial packages

Students across Russia are being offered large financial incentives to join drone units fighting in Ukraine as operators and engineers, while companies in

Russia woos students for its drone forces in Ukraine with large financial packages
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Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case

Tiger Woods' attorney plans to fight prosecutors' attempts to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records

Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case
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'Everyone got a good laugh out of it': Welfare check on elderly resident leads police to a surprise

'Everyone got a good laugh out of it': Welfare check on elderly resident leads police to a surprise

'Everyone got a good laugh out of it': Welfare check on elderly resident leads police to a surprise
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Russian court convicts German sculptor in absentia for depicting Putin and patriarch in sex act

German sculptor Jacques Tilly, the creator of a carnival float showing Russian President Vladimir Putin and Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill engaging in a sex act

Russian court convicts German sculptor in absentia for depicting Putin and patriarch in sex act
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Supreme Court justices skeptical of Trump order to restrict birthright citizenship

With President Donald Trump present, U.S.

Supreme Court justices skeptical of Trump order to restrict birthright citizenship
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Vendors stunned after Painted Tree Boutiques abruptly shut down across North Texas

Vendors stunned after Painted Tree Boutiques abruptly shut down across North Texas

Vendors stunned after Painted Tree Boutiques abruptly shut down across North Texas
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Rapper Pooh Shiesty, 7 others arrested, charged with robbing, kidnapping

American rapper Pooh Shiesty and seven others were arrested on charges of robbery and armed kidnapping of music industry figures, the U.S.

Rapper Pooh Shiesty, 7 others arrested, charged with robbing, kidnapping
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Kremlin's drive for a state-backed messaging app touches a nerve for some

The Kremlin is pushing Russians to use state-backed messenger service MAX, but some are wary about the service and say they do not want to download it at all.

Kremlin's drive for a state-backed messaging app touches a nerve for some
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Planning commission approves Trump's White House ballroom project

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Planning commission approves Trump's White House ballroom project
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Italy's Meloni picks new tourism minister in shake-up after referendum

Italy's culture undersecretary Gianmarco Mazzi was sworn in on Friday as the country's new tourism minister, the latest change in Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government

Italy's Meloni picks new tourism minister in shake-up after referendum
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South Korea, France agree to deepen defence and energy ties amid Middle East conflict

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and

South Korea, France agree to deepen defence and energy ties amid Middle East conflict
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Trump seeks $152 million to reopen Alcatraz as active prison

The White House on Friday sought $152 million to return the former Alcatraz prison island to active duty, following up on President Donald Trump's call last year to

Trump seeks $152 million to reopen Alcatraz as active prison
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French Open prize money up 10% to $72 million overall

French Open prize money has increased by about 10% for an overall pot of 61.7 million euros ($72.1 million)

French Open prize money up 10% to $72 million overall
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Cyberattack targeted Italy's Uffizi but nothing stolen, museum says

Florence's Uffizi Galleries said on Friday they had been hit by a cyberattack earlier this year, but denied a newspaper report that the incident caused a major security

Cyberattack targeted Italy's Uffizi but nothing stolen, museum says
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Turkish policymakers defend steps; investors see rate hike possible

Turkey's central bank chief and finance minister have told investors they are confident in the steps taken to address the fallout from the

Turkish policymakers defend steps; investors see rate hike possible
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Paramount in talks for Gulf backing in Warner takeover, WSJ reports

Paramount Skydance is in talks to secure signed equity commitments of almost $24 billion from three sovereign wealth funds led by Saudi Arabia to help back its takeover of Warner

Paramount in talks for Gulf backing in Warner takeover, WSJ reports
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US rescues airman, vows 'hell' for Iran if Strait stays shut

U.S. special forces rescued an airman in a high-risk mission

US rescues airman, vows 'hell' for Iran if Strait stays shut
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'Good to be home': US journalist Savannah Guthrie back on air after mother's abduction

U.S. television journalist Savannah Guthrie returned to her job as co-anchor of NBC's "Today" show on Monday, more than two months after her 84-year-old mother vanished

'Good to be home': US journalist Savannah Guthrie back on air after mother's abduction
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As renaissance fairs become big business, can they retain their counterculture roots?

To what extent has the line between playful community space and commercial spectacle been blurred?

As renaissance fairs become big business, can they retain their counterculture roots?
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Motown girl group Martha and the Vandellas not only recorded an anthem for the civil rights era – they fought for fair pay and proudly called themselves divas

Classic songs ‘Nowhere to Run’ and ‘Dancing in the Street’ captured the revolutionary spirit of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s.

Motown girl group Martha and the Vandellas not only recorded an anthem for the civil rights era – they fought for fair pay and proudly called themselves divas
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NY jury finds Live Nation illegally monopolized ticketing markets, Bloomberg News reports

Live Nation illegally monopolized ticketing markets, a New York federal jury found Wednesday, Bloomberg News reported.

NY jury finds Live Nation illegally monopolized ticketing markets, Bloomberg News reports
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A life jacket from a Titanic survivor goes on sale in first-of-its-kind auction

A life jacket from a Titanic survivor goes on sale in first-of-its-kind auction

A life jacket from a Titanic survivor goes on sale in first-of-its-kind auction
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Detroit boxing program gives youth a safe space: "We want this to be a teen takeover"

Detroit boxing program gives youth a safe space: "We want this to be a teen takeover"

Detroit boxing program gives youth a safe space: "We want this to be a teen takeover"
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In tough times, Russians are turning to witchcraft

Self-described witch Natalia Malinovskaya has a new client base: men fighting in eastern Ukraine, who, like a growing number of Russians, are drawn to the supernatural

In tough times, Russians are turning to witchcraft
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Star of Japanese hit series 'The Solitary Gourmet' hopes to share its joy of eating

Japanese TV drama “The Solitary Gourmet” quietly started in a late-night slot 14 years ago featuring a suit-clad, middle-aged man’s joy of solitary dining at a local eatery after work

Star of Japanese hit series 'The Solitary Gourmet' hopes to share its joy of eating
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Harry and Meghan address toll of royal life, as duchess says she was the ‘most trolled person in the world’

Harry and Meghan address toll of royal life, as duchess says she was the ‘most trolled person in the world’

Harry and Meghan address toll of royal life, as duchess says she was the ‘most trolled person in the world’
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Kering CEO pledges to double profit margins and revive Gucci brand​

Kering CEO Luca de Meo pledged to more than double the luxury group's operating profit margin and boost the appeal of its flagship brand Gucci

Kering CEO pledges to double profit margins and revive Gucci brand​
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The modern Pompeii buried under tons of concrete

The modern Pompeii buried under tons of concrete

The modern Pompeii buried under tons of concrete
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Trump seizes on rescue of downed airman to recast unpopular Iran war

President Donald Trump was on the verge of a crisis in the Iran war, faced with the rare instance of an American airman shot down and stranded deep

Trump seizes on rescue of downed airman to recast unpopular Iran war
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Puig, Estee Lauder founding families to meet for combination talks, source says

The founding families of the Spanish firm Puig, which owns such brands as Rabanne and Nina Ricci, and U.S. cosmetics giant Estee Lauder will meet this week in New York to

Puig, Estee Lauder founding families to meet for combination talks, source says
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Wireless music festival cancelled after UK blocks Kanye West from entering country

Britain's Wireless music festival has been cancelled after U.S. rapper Kanye West was blocked from entering the country, its organiser Festival Republic said on Tuesday.

Wireless music festival cancelled after UK blocks Kanye West from entering country
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Kanye West refused entry to UK, Wireless Festival cancelled

Britain has blocked U.S. rapper Kanye West from travelling to the country to headline London's Wireless Festival in July over his past

Kanye West refused entry to UK, Wireless Festival cancelled
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He rejected the soccer dream at 26. Now he’s telling his story through a new passion

He rejected the soccer dream at 26. Now he’s telling his story through a new passion

He rejected the soccer dream at 26. Now he’s telling his story through a new passion
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Ticketmaster and Live Nation hold illegal monopolies, US jury finds

Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation illegally monopolized U.S. live event markets, a New York jury found on Wednesday, after a trial on the company's

Ticketmaster and Live Nation hold illegal monopolies, US jury finds
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'Spaceballs' sequel, 'Thomas Crown Affair' previewed at CinemaCon, but no Bond updates

The cast and filmmakers behind the “Spaceballs” sequel, including Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis, brought humor to CinemaCon in Las Vegas

'Spaceballs' sequel, 'Thomas Crown Affair' previewed at CinemaCon, but no Bond updates
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Hunting for treasure on the streets of Seoul

Hunting for treasure on the streets of Seoul

Hunting for treasure on the streets of Seoul
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How Trump’s repeated efforts to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell harm the economy – and make battling inflation harder

Politicians have long coveted control over monetary policy. Good economic governance requires that they don’t get it.

How Trump’s repeated efforts to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell harm the economy – and make battling inflation harder
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Democrats crow about fundraising in competitive Senate races

Democrats are boasting of eye-popping fundraising hauls in some of this year's most competitive Senate contests

Democrats crow about fundraising in competitive Senate races
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Singer leading Jackie Robinson festivities collapses before White Sox game against Rays

A singer leading the “Jackie Robinson Day” festivities before the Chicago White Sox’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays collapsed and was taken to a hospital

Singer leading Jackie Robinson festivities collapses before White Sox game against Rays
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NBA says LaMelo Ball's takedown of Bam Adebayo should have been called flagrant, merited ejection

The NBA says Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball should have been ejected for an uncalled flagrant foul when he reached out and tugged on the ankle of Miami’s Bam Adebayo

NBA says LaMelo Ball's takedown of Bam Adebayo should have been called flagrant, merited ejection
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Rousey gets Carano a big payday, and a chance to remind people of her fighting career

Ronda Rousey remembers once hearing that Gina Carano was being paid six figures to fight, amazed that a woman could earn that kind of coin in mixed martial arts

Rousey gets Carano a big payday, and a chance to remind people of her fighting career
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The 'becoming Chinese' meme shows China's soft power moment is here

Young Western social media users are embracing a “very Chinese time” of their lives, and China’s government is keen to use this moment to boost the country’s cultural influence worldwide

The 'becoming Chinese' meme shows China's soft power moment is here
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Look of the Week: Katie Holmes revives one of her most viral fashion moments

Look of the Week: Katie Holmes revives one of her most viral fashion moments

Look of the Week: Katie Holmes revives one of her most viral fashion moments
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Australian authorities launch investigation after Ruby Rose accuses Katy Perry of sexual assault

Australian authorities launch investigation after Ruby Rose accuses Katy Perry of sexual assault

Australian authorities launch investigation after Ruby Rose accuses Katy Perry of sexual assault
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Christopher Nolan brings ‘The Odyssey’ to CinemaCon; Steven Spielberg previews 'Disclosure Day'

Christopher Nolan has given theater owners a thrilling glimpse of “The Odyssey” at CinemaCon in Las Vegas

Christopher Nolan brings ‘The Odyssey’ to CinemaCon; Steven Spielberg previews 'Disclosure Day'
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Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues

A jury has found that concert giant Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary engaged in an anticompetitive monopoly

Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues
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NCAA urges further study of change that would start eligibility at HS graduation or age 19

The NCAA confirmed it is exploring a move to an age-based eligibility model that would give athletes a window of five years for Division I competition starting immediately after their high school graduation or 19th birthday, whichever comes first

NCAA urges further study of change that would start eligibility at HS graduation or age 19
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USC student who lost an eye at ‘No Kings’ protest disputes federal account of crowd warnings

USC student who lost an eye at ‘No Kings’ protest disputes federal account of crowd warnings

USC student who lost an eye at ‘No Kings’ protest disputes federal account of crowd warnings
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Shakespeare owned a house in London. We finally know where it was

Shakespeare owned a house in London. We finally know where it was

Shakespeare owned a house in London. We finally know where it was
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New discovery solves mystery of the location of Shakespeare's London house

A newly discovered 17th-century map sheds light on William Shakespeare's life in London

New discovery solves mystery of the location of Shakespeare's London house
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Are ‘Pitt’ bullies real? Diagnosing the newest fandom menace

Are ‘Pitt’ bullies real? Diagnosing the newest fandom menace

Are ‘Pitt’ bullies real? Diagnosing the newest fandom menace
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Swatch urges shareholders to vote against activist investor's bid for board seat

Swatch has once again opposed GreenWood Investors' bid for a seat on the board and has urged shareholders to vote against the activist investor at its upcoming annual

Swatch urges shareholders to vote against activist investor's bid for board seat
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Hilton Head a time to exhale and move on from the Masters

The Masters is over and it's time to move on

Hilton Head a time to exhale and move on from the Masters
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Anitta, like you've never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, 'SNL' and God

Anitta’s upcoming album “Equilibrium” showcases her roots with a vibrant mix of Brazilian funk, samba, bossa nova and more

Anitta, like you've never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, 'SNL' and God
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AI-rendered Val Kilmer debuts in 'As Deep as the Grave' trailer

The filmmakers behind “As Deep as the Grave” have used AI to recreate Val Kilmer in a prominent role

AI-rendered Val Kilmer debuts in 'As Deep as the Grave' trailer
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Sharing ancient roots and distrust of the US, many in China are suddenly really into Iran

Sharing ancient roots and distrust of the US, many in China are suddenly really into Iran

Sharing ancient roots and distrust of the US, many in China are suddenly really into Iran
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Aces re-sign four-time MVP A'ja Wilson to lock in their dynasty core

The defending champion Las Vegas Aces have completed the process of bringing back their core group by re-signing four-time MVP A’ja Wilson on Wednesday

Aces re-sign four-time MVP A'ja Wilson to lock in their dynasty core
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Mount Holyoke’s corpse flower blooms again, drawing crowds to its ‘rotting flesh’ stench

Crowds gathered at Mount Holyoke College’s Talcott Greenhouse to witness the rare bloom of “Pangy,” a corpse flower known for its powerful odor resembling decaying flesh

Mount Holyoke’s corpse flower blooms again, drawing crowds to its ‘rotting flesh’ stench
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Dubai's landmark Burj Al Arab hotel will shut for 18-month refurb amid tourism decline

Luxury hotel Burj Al Arab in Dubai will shut during a major 18-month renovation, a staff member confirmed on Wednesday, its first since opening in 1999 and at a

Dubai's landmark Burj Al Arab hotel will shut for 18-month refurb amid tourism decline
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American Eagle rallies again after launching second Sydney Sweeney campaign

American Eagle Outfitters shares jumped on Wednesday after the denim retailer unveiled a second campaign with "Euphoria" star Sydney Sweeney, a year after a viral and

American Eagle rallies again after launching second Sydney Sweeney campaign
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Big ad agencies settle US FTC probe into alleged boycott over political content

Three large advertising agencies settled a U.S.

Big ad agencies settle US FTC probe into alleged boycott over political content
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Adobe releases AI assistant for creative tools, says it will work with Anthropic's Claude

Adobe said on Wednesday it was releasing a new artificial intelligence assistant designed to help users carry out tasks across its suite of

Adobe releases AI assistant for creative tools, says it will work with Anthropic's Claude
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'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry

A drug dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" was sentenced on Wednesday to 15 years in prison in connection with "Friends" star Matthew

'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry
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American YouTuber sentenced to 6 months in South Korean prison for offensive stunts

An American YouTuber who sparked outrage in South Korea for provocative stunts, including dancing on a statue honoring victims of wartime sexual slavery, was sentenced to six months in prison Wednesday

American YouTuber sentenced to 6 months in South Korean prison for offensive stunts
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Disney plans to cut 1,000 jobs, WSJ reports

Walt Disney is planning to cut as many as 1,000 positions in the coming weeks, many of which will be made in the company's marketing department, the Wall Street Journal reported on

Disney plans to cut 1,000 jobs, WSJ reports
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A resurgent Georgia and a resilient Arkansas are back at the NCAA gymnastics championships

Cecile Landi has revitalized Georgia's gymnastics program since leaving elite coaching two years ago

A resurgent Georgia and a resilient Arkansas are back at the NCAA gymnastics championships
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Woman's handmade tribute honors 58 fallen Vietnam sailors

Woman's handmade tribute honors 58 fallen Vietnam sailors

Woman's handmade tribute honors 58 fallen Vietnam sailors