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A new form of mpox that may spread more easily found in Congo's biggest outbreak

A new form of mpox that may spread more easily found in Congo's biggest outbreak

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo is struggling to contain its biggest mpox outbreak, and scientists say a new form of the disease detected in a mining town might more easily spread among people.
Time is on their side: Rolling Stones to rock New Orleans Jazz Fest after 2 previous tries

Time is on their side: Rolling Stones to rock New Orleans Jazz Fest after 2 previous tries

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is usually akin to a 14-ring musical circus — a variety of musical acts playing simultaneously on stages spread throughout the sprawling infield of a historic horse racing track.
For ex-Derby winner Silver Charm, it's a life of leisure and Old Friends at Kentucky retirement farm

For ex-Derby winner Silver Charm, it's a life of leisure and Old Friends at Kentucky retirement farm

GEORGETOWN, Ky.
Pregnancy-related deaths have fallen to pre-pandemic levels, new US data says

Pregnancy-related deaths have fallen to pre-pandemic levels, new US data says

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. pregnancy-related deaths have fallen back to pre-pandemic levels, new government data suggests. About 680 women died last year during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth, according to provisional CDC data.
Ex-Nickelodeon producer Schneider sues 'Quiet on Set' makers for defamation, sex abuse implications

Ex-Nickelodeon producer Schneider sues 'Quiet on Set' makers for defamation, sex abuse implications

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Nickelodeon producer and writer Dan Schneider sued the makers of “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” on Wednesday, alleging the makers of the documentary series wrongly implied that he sexually abused the child actors h
Duane Eddy, twangy guitar hero of early rock, dead at age 86

Duane Eddy, twangy guitar hero of early rock, dead at age 86

NEW YORK (AP) — Duane Eddy, a pioneering guitar hero whose reverberating electric sound on instrumentals such as "Rebel Rouser" and “Peter Gunn” helped put the twang in early rock 'n' roll and influenced George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen and countle
Want to spend the night in a Paris museum or a house owned by Prince? Airbnb plans to list them

Want to spend the night in a Paris museum or a house owned by Prince? Airbnb plans to list them

In a mad mix of game-show glitter and marketing flash, Airbnb is offering customers a chance to spend a night in a Paris museum, stay in houses mocked up to look like movie settings, or sleep surrounded by eight Ferrari racing cars.
Movie Review: In 'The Idea of You,' a boy band is center stage but Anne Hathaway steals the show

Movie Review: In 'The Idea of You,' a boy band is center stage but Anne Hathaway steals the show

In the warmly charming rom-com “The Idea of You," Anne Hathaway plays a 40-year-old divorcee and Silver Lake art gallery owner who, after taking her teenage daughter to Coachella, becomes romantically involved with a 24-year-old heartthrob in the boy
Prosecutors seek September retrial for Harvey Weinstein after rape conviction was tossed

Prosecutors seek September retrial for Harvey Weinstein after rape conviction was tossed

NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors asked for a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein during a hearing Wednesday in Manhattan, the disgraced movie mogul's first court appearance since his 2020 rape conviction was overturned by an appeals court last week.
Dallas' Noltemy is named Los Angeles Philharmonic president

Dallas' Noltemy is named Los Angeles Philharmonic president

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kim Noltemy, a veteran of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and most recently president of the Dallas Symphony, will become president of the Los Angeles Philharmonic in July, the west coast orchestra announced Wednesday.
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