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A criticized Airbnb deal will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum

A criticized Airbnb deal will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum

ROME (AP) — The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights — albeit staged — for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb that aims to promote “a more conscious tourism.
Trudeau to attend APEC in Peru, G20 summit in Brazil as peer nations brace for Trump

Trudeau to attend APEC in Peru, G20 summit in Brazil as peer nations brace for Trump

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has arrived in Lima, Peru, where he will attend the APEC summit before heading to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the G20. Both summits aim to improve the multilateral institutions that have drawn skepticism from U.
Marc Anthony pays tribute to salsa at the Latin Grammys, a 25th anniversary party

Marc Anthony pays tribute to salsa at the Latin Grammys, a 25th anniversary party

In a night stacked with performances, a tribute to salsa stood out: Marc Anthony and La India powerfully dueted “Vivir Lo Nuestro," a vivacious set jumpstarted by “De Mí Enamórate,”as performed by Tito Nieves and Christian Alicea.
The Latest: Taylor Swift embraces Canadian fans after kicking off Toronto tour dates

The Latest: Taylor Swift embraces Canadian fans after kicking off Toronto tour dates

TORONTO — Pop superstar Taylor Swift kicked off the first of six shows in Toronto with fans cheering her entrance. The singer brings her record-breaking tour for a Canadian leg that hits Rogers Centre over 10 days.
'We are so back!': Taylor Swift thanks Canadian fans as she kicks off Toronto run

'We are so back!': Taylor Swift thanks Canadian fans as she kicks off Toronto run

TORONTO — Taylor Swift offered her Canadian fans a warm embrace on the first night of the six-date Toronto stop for The Eras Tour.
Indigenous groups, government and industry launch $375M for conservation in N.W.T.

Indigenous groups, government and industry launch $375M for conservation in N.W.T.

OTTAWA — K'ahsho Got'ine guardians Twyla Edgi-Masuzumi, John Tobac and Buddy Gully pulled more than 300 fish out of the waters last week, distributing them to community members in the Northwest Territories who often struggle with the high cost of foo
'A big family': Glitter-adorned Taylor Swift fans welcome Canadian leg of Eras Tour

'A big family': Glitter-adorned Taylor Swift fans welcome Canadian leg of Eras Tour

TORONTO — The long-awaited Canadian arrival of Taylor Swift came with glitter, velvet and buckets of beads — and that was just among the superfans who gathered all day outside the concert venue to proclaim their devotion to the pop megastar.
Australia's plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic

Australia's plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — How do you remove children from the harms of social media? Politically the answer appears simple in Australia, but practically the solution could be far more difficult.
Shel Talmy, produced hits by The Who, The Kinks and other 1960s British bands, dead at 87

Shel Talmy, produced hits by The Who, The Kinks and other 1960s British bands, dead at 87

NEW YORK (AP) — Shel Talmy, a Chicago-born music producer and arranger who worked on such British punk classics as The Who's “My Generation” and The Kinks' “You Really Got Me,” helped oversee hits by Manfred Mann and the duo Chad & Jeremy and was
Shel Talmy, produced hits by The Who, The Kinks and other 1960s British bands, dead at 87

Shel Talmy, produced hits by The Who, The Kinks and other 1960s British bands, dead at 87

NEW YORK (AP) — Shel Talmy, a Chicago-born music producer and arranger who worked on such British punk classics as The Who's “My Generation” and The Kinks' “You Really Got Me,” helped oversee hits by Manfred Mann and the duo Chad & Jeremy and was