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Loud worship and other contrasts set apart Kenya's large community of Quakers
KAIMOSI, Kenya (AP) — A choir blasts a local hymn complete with musical instruments as congregants, mostly women clad in white dresses, dance and clap along. The Quaker meeting house in western Kenya is a sharp contrast to the deafening silence that is the norm among practitioners of the faith in...
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Demna sells a new Gucci fantasy as Moschino’s new designers loosen up the joke
MILAN (AP) — Gucci creative director Demna moved beyond the strict archetypes of his debut collection and fixed his gaze on the fashion house’s luxe heritage for his all-important second collection, previewed Friday during Milan Fashion Week.
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Benson kicks off its Mule Days Festival
The 77th annual Benson Mule Days Festival has kicked off, celebrating a rich tradition that honors local farmers and the historic role of mules in agriculture.
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Ed Sheeran's Gillette Stadium concerts canceled due to nor'easter, tour promoter says
Ed Sheeran's Gillette Stadium shows are canceled due to severe weather.
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Today, cities celebrate "9 to 5 Day" as Dolly Parton Day
Today, cities are celebrating "9 to 5 Day" as Dolly Parton Day. The day marks 50 years since four teens formed the band U2.
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Olivia Rodrigo, Charlie Puth, Sombr, Raye and Katseye set for 2026 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tour
NEW YORK (AP) — iHeartRadio is loading its 2026 holiday tour with some starry acts, including performances by Olivia Rodrigo, Charlie Puth, Raye, Katseye, Jonas Brothers, Alex Warren, Hilary Duff, Sombr, OneRepublic, Ludacris, Teddy Swims and Sienna Spiro.
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Flood-battered Nepal kicks off festival season with weeklong Indra Jatra as more rain is predicted
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Devotees pulled a wooden chariot with a girl revered as a living goddess in Nepal, kicking off the festival season in the Himalayan nation on Friday even as it struggles to recover from devastating floods last month. Meteorologists warned of more heavy rainfall this week.
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Austrian yodelers take their voices underground, turning a parking garage into the Alps
GRAZ, Austria (AP) — No mountains to practice on? No problem. Yodeling fans in Austria have moved their practice sessions to an underground parking garage, since it produces echoes like those they can get in the landscapes of the Alps.
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It's officially Dolly Parton Day, with parades, pink lights and book drives
Communities worldwide are dedicating Friday to honoring Dolly Parton. The day falls on Sept. 25, a wink at her hit song “9 to 5.” Parton, who died of cancer last month at age 80, left a legacy as a singer-songwriter, actor, philanthropist and entrepreneur. In the U.S., many states are establishin...
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Cardi B brings star power as Roberto Cavalli goes wild at Milan Fashion Week
MILAN (AP) — Cardi B was thronged by photographers as she arrived at the Roberto Cavalli runway show Thursday, adding star power to Milan Fashion Week.
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How Jewish mindfulness meditation became a mainstay in High Holiday services and beyond
Across the country, Jewish congregations, schools and nonprofit organizations have embraced mindfulness meditation with a zeal of the recently converted. The practice of sitting in silence, paying attention to the breath and focusing on the present moment, has become pervasive across all the Jewi...
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Fendi, Marni and Jil Sander designers break free from house codes
MILAN (AP) — As fashion’s game of musical chairs slows down, Milan’s newest creative directors are loosening up the codes at some of Italy's most storied brands.
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A 230-foot-tall Ferris wheel among new rides coming to N.C. State Fair this fall
The America 250 Wheel coming Oct. 15-25 has a 14-mile view and is 75 feet taller than the wheel it is replacing
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KFC opens a Texas restaurant to test ideas for reclaiming its fried chicken crown
KFC has been taking a licking from fried chicken rivals like Raising Cane's, but the global fast-food chain has a plan to return to the top of the U.S. pecking order.
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At 10 years old, Smithsonian's Black museum is undaunted amid pressure from Trump administration
WASHINGTON (AP) — Deeply impactful exhibits, ticketed galas and educational events are expected ways to celebrate a world-class museum. But at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, which marks the 10-year anniversary of its opening on Thursday, the singing of Stevie Wonder'...
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Some climb for faith, others for the views. This Chinese sacred mountain draws them all
China’s Wudang Mountains have long been considered sacred in Taoism, with temples and palaces reflecting centuries of religious and imperial history. Taoist priests and monks continue to care for its religious sites, while pilgrims and tourists come to pray and experience a landscape tied to Taoi...
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Oxford English Dictionary adds several words long used in the Caribbean and Bermuda
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — More than a dozen words long used in Bermuda and across the Caribbean got an official nod on Wednesday from the Oxford English Dictionary.
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Gap partners with boy band Just Your Type in multiyear partnership
NEW YORK (AP) — The Gap, a clothing brand that has featured everything from swing-and-jump blues to hip-hop and rap in commercials, is now tapping into the boy-band business.
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Hilary Duff coming to Raleigh’s Lenovo Center next fall
Ticket presales for Hilary Duff's October 2027 performance in Raleigh open next week.
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Rivian R2 vs. Tesla Model Y, an Edmunds electric SUV showdown
The Tesla Model Y has been the sales king of small electric SUVs since the moment it arrived. Many rivals have chased its success, but none have come close. Now it’s Rivian’s turn. The Rivian R2 is the California EV automaker’s first small electric SUV, and it’s gunning for the Model Y. Rivian’s ...
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6-year-old Chinese girl sets women’s Rubik’s Cube speed record
BEIJING (AP) — A 6-year-old Chinese girl has set a new women's world record by solving Rubik’s cubes at an average pace of just over four seconds per cube.
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Photos of a talent show on Skid Row, where performers are part of the homeless community
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Skid Row held its first talent show, giving local homeless and formerly homeless residents a chance to share their talents and personal stories through original music, rap covers and Scripture readings.
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At a talent show on Los Angeles' Skid Row, the performers are all part of the homeless community
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wearing shiny heels, a thrifted dress and a red rose in her hair, Deoujahne Darc belted out an original song on a small, makeshift stage in the heart of Los Angeles’ Skid Row.
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Glenn Martens exits Diesel with moans, headbanging and barely-there looks
MILAN (AP) — Diesel creative director Glenn Martens went out with a racy, body-positive collection during Milan Fashion Week on Tuesday, ending a tenure that revitalized and revolutionized the brand.
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In a concrete-covered culture, John Wilson carves out a micro-movie revolution
NEW YORK (AP) — Years ago, John Wilson began just walking out into New York with his camera.
