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Swift bests Scorsese at box office, but 'Killers of the Flower Moon" opens strongly

NEW YORK (AP) — In a movie match-up almost as unlikely as “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” Martin Scorsese took on Taylor Swift in cinemas over the weekend.
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Author Salman Rushdie calls for defense of freedom of expression as he receives German prize

Author Salman Rushdie calls for defense of freedom of expression as he receives German prize

BERLIN (AP) — Author Salman Rushdie called Sunday for the unconditional defense of freedom of expression as he received a prestigious German prize that recognizes his literary work and his resolve in the face of constant danger.
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New Netflix thriller tackling theme of justice in Nigeria is a global hit and a boon for Nollywood

New Netflix thriller tackling theme of justice in Nigeria is a global hit and a boon for Nollywood

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian action thriller that tells a gripping story of corruption and police brutality in Africa’s most populous country has reached record viewership numbers on Netflix charts globally.
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Philadelphia Orchestra and musicians agree to 3-year labor deal with 15.8% salary increase

Philadelphia Orchestra and musicians agree to 3-year labor deal with 15.8% salary increase

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Musicians of the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Philadelphia Orchestra Association have ratified a collective bargaining agreement calling for minimum salaries to increase by 15.8% over three years.
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The Hollywood actors strike hits 100 days. Why hasn't a deal been reached and what's next?

The Hollywood actors strike hits 100 days. Why hasn't a deal been reached and what's next?

LOS ANGELES (AP) — While screenwriters are busy back at work, film and TV actors remain on picket lines, with the longest strike in their history hitting the 100-day mark Saturday after talks broke off with studios.
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Visitors tour New Mexico atomic site in likely record attendance fueled by 'Oppenheimer' fanfare

Visitors tour New Mexico atomic site in likely record attendance fueled by 'Oppenheimer' fanfare

WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M.
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Montreal-born singer Rêve on astrological signs and the elements of pop success

Montreal-born singer Rêve on astrological signs and the elements of pop success

TORONTO — Early in a conversation around her new album “Saturn Return,” Rêve tips to being fascinated by the intangible.
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Fantasy Fest kicks off in Key West with 10 days of masquerades, parties and costume competitions

Fantasy Fest kicks off in Key West with 10 days of masquerades, parties and costume competitions

KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) — Key West’s Fantasy Fest began Friday, launching a 10-day schedule of masquerades, elaborate parties and costume competitions.
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Denver wants case against Marlon Wayans stemming from luggage dispute dismissed

Denver wants case against Marlon Wayans stemming from luggage dispute dismissed

DENVER (AP) — Denver prosecutors asked a judge on Friday to dismiss a case against Marlon Wayans stemming from a luggage dispute with an airline employee who the actor and comedian said targeted him because of his race.
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Pink postpones two Vancouver concert dates due to respiratory illness

Pink postpones two Vancouver concert dates due to respiratory illness

TORONTO — Pop superstar Pink is postponing two Vancouver concerts this weekend as she deals with a respiratory infection. The "Trustfall" singer says she won't take the stage Friday and Saturday at Rogers Arena under her doctor's orders.
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