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A playwright in Africa hopes to break the cultural silence on rape

A playwright in Africa hopes to break the cultural silence on rape

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) 鈥 Under a spotlight in an otherwise dark room, Oliva Ouedraogo held up a piece of fabric that looked stained with blood. 鈥淟ong live the girl!鈥 she cried, her voice competing with the loud hum of a generator.
'Roller-coaster': The ups and downs of becoming a franchisee

'Roller-coaster': The ups and downs of becoming a franchisee

MONTREAL 鈥 Before she owned one, Sarah Evans had no experience in hair-removal clinics 鈥 other than the personal kind. She began searching for a new spot for treatments after moving to Toronto from the U.K. in 2013 and found a suitable service.
In Colombia, Amazon River's extreme drought falls hard on Indigenous communities

In Colombia, Amazon River's extreme drought falls hard on Indigenous communities

The Amazon River naturally fluctuates during the dry and rainy seasons. But since last year a dramatic drop has been evident, most critical in Brazil. Now the phenomenon is spreading into other Amazon nations, wreaking havoc on local economies and food supplies.
Louis McCartney will lead 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' on Broadway

Louis McCartney will lead 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' on Broadway

NEW YORK (AP) 鈥 Something wicked this way comes: Louis McCartney who starred in the play 鈥淪tranger Things: The First Shadow鈥 in London will reprise his creepy monster on Broadway.
US applications for jobless benefits fall, but continuing claims rise to highest level since 2021

US applications for jobless benefits fall, but continuing claims rise to highest level since 2021

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the total number of those collecting benefits rose to its highest level in almost three years.
Visual artist Abbas Akhavan to represent Canada at 2026 Venice Biennale exhibition

Visual artist Abbas Akhavan to represent Canada at 2026 Venice Biennale exhibition

OTTAWA 鈥 Montreal-based visual artist Abbas Akhavan will represent Canada at one of the biggest and most prestigious art forums in the world.
US applications for jobless benefits fall, but continuing claims rise to highest level since 2021

US applications for jobless benefits fall, but continuing claims rise to highest level since 2021

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the total number of those collecting benefits rose to its highest level in almost three years.
French culture minister proposes entrance fee for Notre Dame to help fund preservation work

French culture minister proposes entrance fee for Notre Dame to help fund preservation work

The culture minister's plan would charge tourists 5 euros ($4.16 US), which could generate 75 million euros ($62.41 million) annually to help restore France鈥檚 crumbling religious buildings.

Venice extends day-tripper tax through next year, doubling fee for last-minute visitors

ROME (AP) 鈥 Venice will extend its day-tripper tax through next year, increasing the number of days on which tourists have to pay to enter the city and doubling the fee to 10 euro for last-minute visitors, city officials said on Thursday.

Parent of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location and IMG for $3.25 billion

The parent company of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and IMG in a deal valued at $3.25 billion. Professional Bull Riders is a bull riding league that has more than 200 annual live events, approximately 1.