Fans noticed a Simpsons episode is missing from Disney+ in Hong Kong
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Matthew McConaughey will not run for Texas governor
Actor Matthew McConaughey announced Sunday that a future in political leadership is not in the…
McCarthy should publicly condemn behavior by GOP members 'crossing the line' on violence and civility, Hutchinson says
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy should publicly condemn Republican lawmakers whose behavior is violent or increases…
Schiff: January 6 committee decision on criminal contempt charges for Mark Meadows could come this week
The House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection will make a decision "this…
The new Omicron variant is a reminder that 'the virus is still in control' regardless of Covid-19 fatigue, medical professor says
The new Omicron variant might prompt a return to stricter Covid-19 measures…
Towering musical theater master Stephen Sondheim dies at 91
Barbra Streisand, Lea Salonga, more mourn Stephen Sondheim
Tributes quickly flooded social media following the death of Stephen Sondheim as performers and writers alike saluted a giant of the theater: “Rest In Peace, Stephen Sondheim, and thank you for your vast contributions to musical theater. We shall…
New this week: 'Power of the Dog,' 'Annie' live and Kenny G
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES — Jane Campion, whose last movie was 2009's “Bright Star," makes a triumphant return to filmmaking…
Rep. Lauren Boebert suggested Rep. Ilhan Omar was terrorist in anti-Muslim remarks at event
Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado apologized to "anyone in the Muslim community I offended" on…
Feds are sending doctors and nurses to Michigan as Covid-19 cases rise
With Michigan's Covid-19 case and hospitalization numbers hovering near all-time highs, the federal government will…
These products aim to help kids rebuild social skills amid concerns about pandemic impact
Meditation toys to help kids manage their feelings. A Lego kit for coding, with a focus on problem-solving skills. And an Amazon video chat portal that uses holograms, games and puzzles to keep little ones engaged on calls.A recent crop…
Amazon faces Black Friday strikes by workers across Europe
Amazon is facing strikes by warehouse workers and delivery drivers across Europe as its busiest weekend of the year begins.Labor unions in Germany, Italy and France are calling for the company to pay its workers fairly and respect their right…
New COVID-19 variant spreads in Africa: What you need to know
It's unclear where the new variant actually arose, but a slew of nations moved to restrict travel from Africa. Here's what you need to know, plus more updates and the latest data on infections and vaccination.
Marjorie Taylor Greene lays out demands for GOP House speaker vote if Republicans retake majority in 2022
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, one of Donald Trump's staunchest allies in Congress, on Thursday laid out…
US adds a dozen Chinese companies to its trade blacklist
The Biden administration is piling more pressure on Chinese companies it claims could undermine US national security.The US Commerce Department on Wednesday added a dozen Chinese companies to a trade blacklist, saying that some of the firms have supported the…
What we've learned so far from Elizabeth Holmes' testimony
For 11 weeks, the only words from Elizabeth Holmes in her criminal trial came from old TV interviews, an audio recording of an investor call and text messages presented to the jury.But over the course of two days this week,…
Instagram head to testify before Senate subcommittee about the platform's impact on kids
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, is set to testify in a Senate subcommittee hearing in early December about the platform's potentially harmful impact on younger users following months of scrutiny on the issue.The testimony will mark Mosseri's first appearance…
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Justin Sullivan // Getty Images In 2015, an outbreak of measles occurred among children in California who visited Disneyland and another theme park. Some parents were believed to be claiming a religious exemption to avoid getting their children vaccinated.…
Samsung will create 2,000 jobs in Texas with $17 billion chip factory
Samsung is planning to build a $17 billion semiconductor manufacturing facility in Texas as part of efforts to tackle a global shortage of chips.Announcing its largest ever investment in the United States, the South Korean electronics giant said Tuesday that…
Apple sues NSO Group over spyware
Apple on Tuesday sued NSO Group and its parent company, accusing the Israeli firm of violating a federal anti-hacking law by selling potent software that clients have used to spy on Apple customers.The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in…
Xiaomi's stumble allows Apple to reclaim No.2 spot in smartphones
Xiaomi stumbled in the third quarter as it grappled with fallout from the global chip shortage and fiercer competition.The Chinese company, which only recently became the world's second-biggest smartphone maker, fell back to third place behind Apple in the three…
Prosecutor: Three men had no cause to chase Ahmaud Arbery
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — The three white men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery had no cause to make a citizen's arrest when they saw him in their neighborhood, and they pursued him solely “because he was a Black man running down their street,” a prosecutor said Monday in closing arguments.
Thailand bay made famous by 'The Beach' finally reopens
Officials in Thailand have just reopened one of the country's most famous attractions.Maya Bay, a beautiful cove made famous by "The Beach" -- a 2000 film starring Leonardo DiCaprio -- began welcoming tourists on January 1, 2022 for the first…
