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\nFormer aid workers turn to sex work after US cuts foreign aid<\/p>\n

Former HIV prevention workers in Nepal say the loss of funding through USAID left them with few options for survival, with some, including transgender employees who once helped combat HIV, turning to sex work. (AP Video: Bram Janssen)<\/p>\n

Former aid workers turn to sex work after US cuts foreign aid<\/p>\n

Former HIV prevention workers in Nepal say the loss of funding through USAID left them with few options for survival, with some, including transgender employees who once helped combat HIV, turning to sex work. (AP Video: Bram Janssen)<\/p>\n

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\n5:35
\nGlobal scammers are using US tech to fleece people out of life savings<\/p>\n

Technology from American companies is being used to power a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in the industrialization and globalization of fraud. (AP video\/ Serginho Roosblad\/David Goldman)<\/p>\n

Global scammers are using US tech to fleece people out of life savings<\/p>\n

Technology from American companies is being used to power a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in the industrialization and globalization of fraud. (AP video\/ Serginho Roosblad\/David Goldman)<\/p>\n

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\n3:52
\nDozens of children separated under first Trump administration<\/a> have faced separation again<\/p>\n

An Associated Press investigation reveals that dozens of children who were separated under the first Trump administration have been re-separated, despite a judge\u2019s order to reunite them. (AP Video by Moises Castillo, Rebecca Blackwell, Cody Jackson, Manuel Valdes)<\/p>\n

Dozens of children separated under first Trump administration have faced separation again<\/p>\n

An Associated Press investigation reveals that dozens of children who were separated under the first Trump administration have been re-separated, despite a judge\u2019s order to reunite them. (AP Video by Moises Castillo, Rebecca Blackwell, Cody Jackson, Manuel Valdes)<\/p>\n

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\n6:26
\nAP investigates why many adopted kids end up in residential treatment centers<\/p>\n

An Associated Press investigation finds a business known for tough-love boarding schools for rebellious teenagers has set its sights on a different demographic: adopted kids. Adoptees account for an estimated 25-40% of those in residential treatment. (AP Video: Mary Conlon; Serginho Roosblad; Austin Johnson; Sally Ho. Animations: Marshall Ritzel)<\/p>\n

AP investigates why many adopted kids end up in residential treatment centers<\/p>\n

An Associated Press investigation finds a business known for tough-love boarding schools for rebellious teenagers has set its sights on a different demographic: adopted kids. Adoptees account for an estimated 25-40% of those in residential treatment. (AP Video: Mary Conlon; Serginho Roosblad; Austin Johnson; Sally Ho. Animations: Marshall Ritzel)<\/p>\n

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\n5:45
\nUtility bills are exceeding mortgages in West Virginia despite Trump\u2019s promised cuts<\/p>\n

President Trump promised to cut electricity bills, but prices have risen instead. Many in West Virginia now face utility costs surpassing rents and mortgages. And the state\u2019s reliance on coal-fired plants contributes to the problem. (AP Video: Jessie Wardarski, Carolyn Kaster)<\/p>\n

Utility bills are exceeding mortgages in West Virginia despite Trump\u2019s promised cuts<\/p>\n

President Trump promised to cut electricity bills, but prices have risen instead. Many in West Virginia now face utility costs surpassing rents and mortgages. And the state\u2019s reliance on coal-fired plants contributes to the problem. (AP Video: Jessie Wardarski, Carolyn Kaster)<\/p>\n

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\n2:01
\nAs ICE expands, a review of crimes committed by agents shows how their powers can be abused<\/p>\n

At least two dozen U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees and contractors have been charged with crimes since 2020 and their wrongdoing includes patterns of physical and sexual abuse, corruption and other abuses of authority, a review by The Associated Press found<\/p>\n

As ICE expands, a review of crimes committed by agents shows how their powers can be abused<\/p>\n

At least two dozen U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees and contractors have been charged with crimes since 2020 and their wrongdoing includes patterns of physical and sexual abuse, corruption and other abuses of authority, a review by The Associated Press found<\/p>\n

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\n4:52
\nSafety weighs on US Steel workers after deadly explosion<\/p>\n

After the August blast at U.S. Steel\u2019s Clairton Coke Works, some current and former steelworkers say management\u2019s investment decisions have left workplace safety and pollution issues to linger at a plant where operators have little margin for error. (AP Video: Jessie Wardarski)<\/p>\n

Safety weighs on US Steel workers after deadly explosion<\/p>\n

After the August blast at U.S. Steel\u2019s Clairton Coke Works, some current and former steelworkers say management\u2019s investment decisions have left workplace safety and pollution issues to linger at a plant where operators have little margin for error. (AP Video: Jessie Wardarski)<\/p>\n

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\n7:23
\nSecretive Border Patrol program is detaining US citizens for \u2018suspicious\u2019 travel<\/p>\n

The U.S. Border Patrol is monitoring millions of American drivers nationwide in a secretive program to identify and detain people whose travel patterns it deems suspicious. (AP video: Marshall Ritzel)<\/p>\n

Secretive Border Patrol program is detaining US citizens for \u2018suspicious\u2019 travel<\/p>\n

The U.S. Border Patrol is monitoring millions of American drivers nationwide in a secretive program to identify and detain people whose travel patterns it deems suspicious. (AP video: Marshall Ritzel)<\/p>\n

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\n1:34
\nTrump accused boat crews of being narco-terrorists. The truth, AP found, is more nuanced<\/p>\n

More than 60 people have been killed since September when the U.S. military began attacking boats that the Trump administration alleges were smuggling drugs. The Associated Press interviewed dozens of residents in the Paria Peninsula, in Venezuela\u2019s breathtaking northeastern coast from which some of the targeted boats departed. (AP Video: Juan Arraez; Illustration by Peter Hamlin)<\/p>\n

Trump accused boat crews of being narco-terrorists. The truth, AP found, is more nuanced<\/p>\n

More than 60 people have been killed since September when the U.S. military began attacking boats that the Trump administration alleges were smuggling drugs. The Associated Press interviewed dozens of residents in the Paria Peninsula, in Venezuela\u2019s breathtaking northeastern coast from which some of the targeted boats departed. (AP Video: Juan Arraez; Illustration by Peter Hamlin)<\/p>\n

On Now
\n1:43
\nUS sought to lure Nicol\u00e1s Maduro\u2019s pilot into betraying the Venezuelan leader<\/p>\n

A veteran U.S. law enforcement agent secretly tried to recruit Nicolas Maduro\u2019s personal pilot to join a plot to capture the Venezuelan leader and deliver him into U.S. custody to face drug trafficking charges<\/p>\n

US sought to lure Nicol\u00e1s Maduro\u2019s pilot into betraying the Venezuelan leader<\/p>\n

A veteran U.S. law enforcement agent secretly tried to recruit Nicolas Maduro\u2019s personal pilot to join a plot to capture the Venezuelan leader and deliver him into U.S. custody to face drug trafficking charges<\/p>\n

On Now
\n2:17
\nICE\u2019s use of full-body restraints during deportations raises concerns over inhumane treatment<\/p>\n

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have been using a full-body restraint device called the WRAP during deportations. That continued despite concerns about safety from a watchdog division of its parent agency, the US Dept. of Homeland Security. (AP Video\/Allen G. Breed)<\/p>\n

ICE\u2019s use of full-body restraints during deportations raises concerns over inhumane treatment<\/p>\n

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have been using a full-body restraint device called the WRAP during deportations. That continued despite concerns about safety from a watchdog division of its parent agency, the US Dept. of Homeland Security. (AP Video\/Allen G. Breed)<\/p>\n

On Now
\n6:54
\nIn Mexico, women didn\u2019t traditionally inherit island farms. Now some are determined to protect them<\/p>\n

In Mexico, traditionally women didn\u2019t inherit chinampas, island farms first built by the Aztecs thousands of years ago. Today, more women are buying them and doing sustainable farming to preserve this unique ecosystem. (AP Video by Monica Wise. Produced by Luc\u00eda Torres and Teresa de Miguel)<\/p>\n

In Mexico, women didn\u2019t traditionally inherit island farms. Now some are determined to protect them<\/p>\n

In Mexico, traditionally women didn\u2019t inherit chinampas, island farms first built by the Aztecs thousands of years ago. Today, more women are buying them and doing sustainable farming to preserve this unique ecosystem. (AP Video by Monica Wise. Produced by Luc\u00eda Torres and Teresa de Miguel)<\/p>\n

On Now
\n4:51
\nWave of anti-science bills pushed by Kennedy allies hits statehouses, endangering health protections<\/p>\n

An AP investigation found more than 420 anti-science bills attacking longstanding public health protections \u2013 vaccines, milk safety and fluoride \u2013 have been introduced in statehouses across the U.S. this year. Anti-vaccine bills were the most common. (AP Video: Laura Bargfeld\/Mary Conlon\/Cody Jackson)<\/p>\n

Wave of anti-science bills pushed by Kennedy allies hits statehouses, endangering health protections<\/p>\n

An AP investigation found more than 420 anti-science bills attacking longstanding public health protections \u2013 vaccines, milk safety and fluoride \u2013 have been introduced in statehouses across the U.S. this year. Anti-vaccine bills were the most common. (AP Video: Laura Bargfeld\/Mary Conlon\/Cody Jackson)<\/p>\n

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\n2:41
\nMyanmar\u2019s refugees suffer as US aid cuts take hold<\/p>\n

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has repeatedly said \u201cno one has died\u201d because of his government\u2019s decision to gut its foreign aid program. But in Myanmar, families tell The Associated Press their loved ones have died as a direct result of the aid cuts<\/p>\n

Myanmar\u2019s refugees suffer as US aid cuts take hold<\/p>\n

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has repeatedly said \u201cno one has died\u201d because of his government\u2019s decision to gut its foreign aid program. But in Myanmar, families tell The Associated Press their loved ones have died as a direct result of the aid cuts<\/p>\n

On Now
\n8:55
\nHow US tech enabled China\u2019s surveillance state<\/p>\n

The AP obtained tens of thousands of pages of classified and internal documents that show how U.S. companies designed and marketed systems that became the foundation for China\u2019s digital cage. (AP Video\/Serginho Roosblad, Marshall Ritzel)<\/p>\n

How US tech enabled China\u2019s surveillance state<\/p>\n

The AP obtained tens of thousands of pages of classified and internal documents that show how U.S. companies designed and marketed systems that became the foundation for China\u2019s digital cage. (AP Video\/Serginho Roosblad, Marshall Ritzel)<\/p>\n

On Now
\n7:39
\nHis country trained him to fight, then he turned against it<\/p>\n

The U.S. military trained him in explosives and battlefield tactics. But after two tours in Iraq, Chris Arthur was calling for taking up arms against police and government officials in his own country. (AP video: Allen Breed, Serginho Roosblad, Rick Bowmer\/ production: Serginho Roosblad, Marshall Ritzel)<\/p>\n

His country trained him to fight, then he turned against it<\/p>\n

The U.S. military trained him in explosives and battlefield tactics. But after two tours in Iraq, Chris Arthur was calling for taking up arms against police and government officials in his own country. (AP video: Allen Breed, Serginho Roosblad, Rick Bowmer\/ production: Serginho Roosblad, Marshall Ritzel)<\/p>\n

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\n7:34
\n\u2018Sea war\u2019 brews off Gambia as desperate local fishermen attack foreign vessels, and each other<\/p>\n

A \u201csea war\u201d is brewing off the West African nation of Gambia as desperate local fishermen attack foreign commercial fishing vessels, and each other. The fight is driven by market forces and foreign seafood appetites that are far beyond their control. (AP Video\/Grace Ekpu)<\/p>\n

\u2018Sea war\u2019 brews off Gambia as desperate local fishermen attack foreign vessels, and each other<\/p>\n

A \u201csea war\u201d is brewing off the West African nation of Gambia as desperate local fishermen attack foreign commercial fishing vessels, and each other. The fight is driven by market forces and foreign seafood appetites that are far beyond their control. (AP Video\/Grace Ekpu)<\/p>\n

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\nPolice arrest a 15-year-old after a festival shooting that killed 3 in Seattle
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\nAcross the world, the Iran war is reshaping everyday life
\n2:18
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\nPolice arrest 1 person and search for another after Seattle festival shooting that killed 3
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\nGreta Thunberg joins Indian student protest in London supporting \u2018Cockroach\u2019 movement
\n0:58
\nResidents feel \u2018powerless\u2019 as wildfires rage on in France
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\nA fatal attack on Berlin\u2019s Pride festival leaves locals wondering how their city will recover
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\nPalestinians say mosque set on fire by settlers as violence in West Bank continues
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\nMan dressed as Spider-Man helps person in wheelchair cross street
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\nPunch the monkey receives 2,500 cards for his first birthday
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\nFrance bans social media for children under 15
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\nNun who was detained by ICE while walking to Mass in Texas says many are in her situation
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\nGermany zoo unveils a young pudu, one of the world\u2019s smallest species of deer
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\nHow to eat and drink to minimize jet lag
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\nSinger Chris Brown pleads guilty to brawling
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\nDriving faster than the speed limit costs you and doesn\u2019t save much time
\n1:14
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\nGiant metal roosters spread autism acceptance in Maine after town zoning spat
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\nAid workers in Nepal left jobless by USAID cuts turn to sex work to survive
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\nLatest in D4vd\u2019s murder trial
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\nA passing boater\u2019s photo may be the 5 adults who drowned in Ohio
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\nIndependent autopsy of Nolan Wells finds \u2018undetermined\u2019 cause of death
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\n\u2018The Odyssey’: A character guide in 60 seconds
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\nOpenAI AI models hacked another company on their own
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\nAP reports from the Cockroach protests in New Delhi
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\nStay safe, look professional: How to become a bike commuter
\n0:50
\nMamdani says NYC can\u2019t arrest Netanyahu, but the federal government should
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\nChina Coast Guard fires water cannon at Philippine ship in South China Sea
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\nRubio speaks on Iran at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting in Manila
\n1:09
\nWTA introduces gene testing for all players on women\u2019s tennis tour
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\nTrump attends dignified transfer of 4 US service members killed in Middle East
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\n\"\"
\nThe Tate brothers fight extradition to the UK where they face rape and sex trafficking charges
\n1:02
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\nAP photographer recalls \u2018top secret\u2019 trip to Baghdad with George W. Bush in 2003
\n1:28
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\nHow an Associated Press photographer captured the moment Lindsey Vonn crashed in the women\u2019s downhill
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\nReporter describes shock at witnessing East Wing\u2019s demolition
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\nHow the AP landed an interview with Madagascar\u2019s coup leader
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\nAP reporter recalls moment Rubio slipped Trump a note about Mideast ceasefire
\n1:05
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\nAP photographer offers behind-the-scenes look at Tour de France
\n1:19
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\nWhat\u2019s it like being a photographer at Cannes?
\n0:49
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\nHow does AP capture iconic shots at the Super Bowl?
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\nFresh and veteran AP lenses take on Super Bowl LIX
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\nHow one AP photographer covers the Dakar Rally
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\nAP photographers capture devastation of LA fires
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\nAP Photographer shows how she covered Trump\u2019s election campaign
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\nAP photographer shows how she captured Harris\u2019 election campaign
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\nAP photographer revisits Bucha, Ukraine two years after massacre
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\nAP photographer shares how to get your solar eclipse shot
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\nAP photographers share their favorite Olympic photos
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\nThis AP photojournalist captured the Olympic triathlon … in the Seine
\n0:54
\nWhat\u2019s it like to photograph Simone Biles?
\n0:54
\nHow AP photographed the most complex Olympics opening ceremony of all time
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\nWhat\u2019s it like to photograph the Olympics opening ceremony
\n0:48
\nThis AP photojournalist captured the Olympic triathlon … in the Seine
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\nThis is how AP captures Olympic surfers in Tahiti
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\nAP photojournalist on what it was like documenting the Trump rally shooting
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\nTips to talk about money with children
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\nWe asked children who taught them about money
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\nIRS may owe you a refund
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\nIntroducing Money Happens: A new AP audio series
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\nFood \u2018Would you rather\u2019 with Chef Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s
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\nSemafor World Economy takes place in Washington
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\nWhat to know about the March consumer inflation index
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\nAP reporter tries becoming a tailor
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\nRetirees find gig work to help pay for bills
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\nAmericans feel pessimistic about the job market, new poll says
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\nTreasury Department to take over student loans in default
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\nTips to stay safe of tax season scams
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\nThe Fed holds interest rates steady: Here\u2019s what that means
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\n5 popular tax season scams
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\n\u2018Your Rich BFF\u2019 gives money tips for couples
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\nHow higher oil prices can affect your wallet
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\nOil jumps to $100 per barrel and stocks sink worldwide
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\n\u2018Your Rich BFF\u2019 discusses buying vs. renting
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\n5 rapid money questions with Vivian Tu
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\nLooking to add money goals to your new year\u2019s resolutions?
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\nIRS Direct File won\u2019t be available next year
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\nStates may not ban medical debt from credit reports, says CFPB
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\nTips if you participate in \u201cThe Great Lock In\u201d
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\nMoney tips for \u201cThe Great Lock In\u201d
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\nGen Z\u2019s credit scores are dropping, according to FICO
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\nFederal Reserve cuts interest rate. Here\u2019s what it means for you.
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\nRepair cafes urge people to fix goods, not toss them
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\nCould your next job interview be with an AI bot?
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\nSouth Korean Buddhist sect welcomes humanoid robot
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\nCould you be eligible for a partial refund on your iPhone?
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\nApple\u2019s iPod is making a comeback
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\nYour old phone is full of precious metals. Don\u2019t throw it away. Do this instead.
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\nHow to use Apple\u2019s new Stolen Device Protection feature
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\nSpain team arrives home after winning the World Cup
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\nRacist comments targeting France\u2019s World Cup team spark backlash
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\nWhy is the internet obsessed with Erling Haaland?
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\nFIFA to investigate racism towards IShowSpeed at World Cup
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\nMbapp\u00e9 condemns Paraguyan senator over racist remarks after World Cup match
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\nTrump says he called FIFA president after \u2018horrible\u2019 red card on U.S. striker
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\nFIFA lifts Folarin Balogun\u2019s red card suspension at World Cup
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\nTroy Baker stars in Netflix game \u2018Unhinged\u2019 | AP interview<\/p>\n

Troy Baker is an icon in the video game world, with lead roles as a voice and performance capture actor in \u201cThe Last of Us\u201d and \u201cBioShock Infinite\u201d and villain turns in \u201cFar Cry 4″ and \u201cBatman: Arkham Asylum.\u201d His latest is on a smaller scale, but should reach a wider audience: He plays a key role in the new Netflix game \u201cUnhinged\u201d alongside Sadie Sink and Zo\u00eb Kravitz. Baker spoke with AP entertainment journalist Ryan Pearson from his home in Los Angeles about signing on for the interactive horror story, its innovative approach, and sharing games with his family.<\/p>\n

Troy Baker stars in Netflix game \u2018Unhinged\u2019 | AP interview<\/p>\n

Troy Baker is an icon in the video game world, with lead roles as a voice and performance capture actor in \u201cThe Last of Us\u201d and \u201cBioShock Infinite\u201d and villain turns in \u201cFar Cry 4″ and \u201cBatman: Arkham Asylum.\u201d His latest is on a smaller scale, but should reach a wider audience: He plays a key role in the new Netflix game \u201cUnhinged\u201d alongside Sadie Sink and Zo\u00eb Kravitz. Baker spoke with AP entertainment journalist Ryan Pearson from his home in Los Angeles about signing on for the interactive horror story, its innovative approach, and sharing games with his family.<\/p>\n

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\nLizzo: \u2018Music has saved my life\u2019 | AP interview<\/p>\n

Lizzo\u2019s latest studio album \u201cB****” may not be climbing pop charts like her last two did. But she says she\u2019s still connecting with her fans and forging her own path in the music industry. The 38-year-old performer sat down with AP entertainment journalist Sarah Jones-Smith to talk about her online presence, positivity and cultural impact and her go-go music song \u201cSexy Ladies.\u201d She also explains the evolution of her album title and details plans for playing the lead role in a biopic of the electric guitar-playing Sister Rosetta Tharpe.<\/p>\n

Lizzo: \u2018Music has saved my life\u2019 | AP interview<\/p>\n

Lizzo\u2019s latest studio album \u201cB****” may not be climbing pop charts like her last two did. But she says she\u2019s still connecting with her fans and forging her own path in the music industry. The 38-year-old performer sat down with AP entertainment journalist Sarah Jones-Smith to talk about her online presence, positivity and cultural impact and her go-go music song \u201cSexy Ladies.\u201d She also explains the evolution of her album title and details plans for playing the lead role in a biopic of the electric guitar-playing Sister Rosetta Tharpe.<\/p>\n

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\n11:29
\nCar\u00edn Le\u00f3n on World Cup song, country music and Sphere shows | AP interview<\/p>\n

Car\u00edn Le\u00f3n says contributing a song to the FIFA World Cup 2026 soundtrack fulfills a lifelong dream for the Mexican superstar and soccer fan. Speaking with AP music editor Maria Sherman at the Empire State Building on June 4, Le\u00f3n discussed his collaboration with Jelly Roll and Canadian artist Cirkut as well as his long-running efforts to bridge regional Mexican music and American country music, genres he describes as closely related.<\/p>\n

Car\u00edn Le\u00f3n on World Cup song, country music and Sphere shows | AP interview<\/p>\n

Car\u00edn Le\u00f3n says contributing a song to the FIFA World Cup 2026 soundtrack fulfills a lifelong dream for the Mexican superstar and soccer fan. Speaking with AP music editor Maria Sherman at the Empire State Building on June 4, Le\u00f3n discussed his collaboration with Jelly Roll and Canadian artist Cirkut as well as his long-running efforts to bridge regional Mexican music and American country music, genres he describes as closely related.<\/p>\n

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\n39:38
\nYoshiki on artistry, grief and rebellion | AP interview<\/p>\n

Yoshiki has spent decades criss-crossing genre boundaries as a composer, classical pianist and leader of the rock band X Japan. With high-profile Los Angeles performances planned for this summer, he sat down with Associated Press entertainment journalist Liam McEwan to reflect on musical longevity, his lifelong pursuit of the American dream and how personal grief shapes his artistry. The 60-year-old performer also discusses rebelling against Japan\u2019s cultural norms, balancing rock with classical music \u2014 and the growing role of AI in the music industry.<\/p>\n

Yoshiki on artistry, grief and rebellion | AP interview<\/p>\n

Yoshiki has spent decades criss-crossing genre boundaries as a composer, classical pianist and leader of the rock band X Japan. With high-profile Los Angeles performances planned for this summer, he sat down with Associated Press entertainment journalist Liam McEwan to reflect on musical longevity, his lifelong pursuit of the American dream and how personal grief shapes his artistry. The 60-year-old performer also discusses rebelling against Japan\u2019s cultural norms, balancing rock with classical music \u2014 and the growing role of AI in the music industry.<\/p>\n

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\n13:51
\nSteven Spielberg: \u2018Disclosure Day\u2019 isn\u2019t science fiction | AP interview<\/p>\n

Steven Spielberg\u2019s \u201cDisclosure Day\u201d returns Hollywood\u2019s preeminent big-screen craftsman to one of his most abiding questions: Are we alone? Coming nearly half a century after \u201cClose Encounters of the Third Kind,\u201d \u201cDisclosure Day\u201d is a grand bookend for one of the most cosmically-minded moviemakers of our time, whose dreams of extraterrestrial life have shaped all of ours. But while Spielberg grants his 1977 film was \u201cspeculative,\u201d \u201cDisclosure Day,\u201d he insists, is the real deal. The 79-year-old director sat down with AP film writer Jake Coyle to discuss UAPs, empathy, Froot Loops and Westerns.<\/p>\n

Steven Spielberg: \u2018Disclosure Day\u2019 isn\u2019t science fiction | AP interview<\/p>\n

Steven Spielberg\u2019s \u201cDisclosure Day\u201d returns Hollywood\u2019s preeminent big-screen craftsman to one of his most abiding questions: Are we alone? Coming nearly half a century after \u201cClose Encounters of the Third Kind,\u201d \u201cDisclosure Day\u201d is a grand bookend for one of the most cosmically-minded moviemakers of our time, whose dreams of extraterrestrial life have shaped all of ours. But while Spielberg grants his 1977 film was \u201cspeculative,\u201d \u201cDisclosure Day,\u201d he insists, is the real deal. The 79-year-old director sat down with AP film writer Jake Coyle to discuss UAPs, empathy, Froot Loops and Westerns.<\/p>\n

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\n21:42
\nThal\u00eda set free with \u2019Todo Suena Mejor en Cumbia\u2019 | AP interview<\/p>\n

Thal\u00eda says \u201ceverything sounds better in cumbia.\u201d The Latin pop star\u2019s 17th studio album \u201cTodo Suena Mejor en Cumbia\u201d features original songs and covers. She sat down with AP entertainment journalist Leslie Ambriz to discuss the history of Latin pop crossover, her ever-evolving creative process, and how she reignited her love of cumbia after collaborating with Los \u00c1ngeles Azules<\/p>\n

Thal\u00eda set free with \u2019Todo Suena Mejor en Cumbia\u2019 | AP interview<\/p>\n

Thal\u00eda says \u201ceverything sounds better in cumbia.\u201d The Latin pop star\u2019s 17th studio album \u201cTodo Suena Mejor en Cumbia\u201d features original songs and covers. She sat down with AP entertainment journalist Leslie Ambriz to discuss the history of Latin pop crossover, her ever-evolving creative process, and how she reignited her love of cumbia after collaborating with Los \u00c1ngeles Azules<\/p>\n

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\n33:09
\nAsif Ali and Saagar Shaikh on return of \u2018Deli Boys\u2019 | AP interview<\/p>\n

Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh are back for more \u201cDeli Boys\u201d as the comedy begins streaming its second season on Hulu and Disney+. The two actors sat down with Associated Press entertainment journalist Leslie Ambriz to discuss the series\u2019 cultural references and Easter eggs<\/p>\n

Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh on return of \u2018Deli Boys\u2019 | AP interview<\/p>\n

Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh are back for more \u201cDeli Boys\u201d as the comedy begins streaming its second season on Hulu and Disney+. The two actors sat down with Associated Press entertainment journalist Leslie Ambriz to discuss the series\u2019 cultural references and Easter eggs<\/p>\n

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\n35:56
\n\u2018Love is the New Gangsta\u2019 for 6LACK | AP interview<\/p>\n

For 6LACK, \u201cfamily is what\u2019s cool, being vulnerable is what\u2019s cool.\u201d The Grammy-nominated rapper and singer-songwriter says \u201cLove is the New Gangsta\u201d represents his most personal \u2014 and honest \u2014 album to date. Now a 33-year-old father, the artist born Ricardo Valdez Valentine Jr. sat down with AP Entertainment journalist Leslie Ambriz to discuss his evolution as an artist, finding his purpose, <a href="https:\/\/lumeamara.online\/?p=4754" title="Understanding mental health<\/a> and what drives behavior”>mental health<\/a> and why he\u2019s encouraging fans to \u201cheal from their trauma.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2018Love is the New Gangsta\u2019 for 6LACK | AP interview<\/p>\n

For 6LACK, \u201cfamily is what\u2019s cool, being vulnerable is what\u2019s cool.\u201d The Grammy-nominated rapper and singer-songwriter says \u201cLove is the New Gangsta\u201d represents his most personal \u2014 and honest \u2014 album to date. Now a 33-year-old father, the artist born Ricardo Valdez Valentine Jr. sat down with AP Entertainment journalist Leslie Ambriz to discuss his evolution as an artist, finding his purpose, mental health and why he\u2019s encouraging fans to \u201cheal from their trauma.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n6:26
\n\u2018The Boys\u2019 ends: Stars on the spinoff and satire | AP interview<\/p>\n

After five seasons of death, depravity and digs at the capitalistic superhero-industrial complex, \u201cThe Boys\u201d has dropped its series finale. But the gutsy (in more than one way) Vought Cinematic Universe is not coming to an end, with two spinoffs on the horizon at Amazon\u2019s Prime Video: \u201cVought Rising\u201d and \u201cThe Boys: Mexico.\u201d AP entertainment journalists Leslie Ambriz and Cristina Jaleru spoke with Jensen Ackles and his co-stars, along with showrunner Eric Kripke, about the future of the characters and the series\u2019 \u201cunsettling\u201d parallels to current events.<\/p>\n

\u2018The Boys\u2019 ends: Stars on the spinoff and satire | AP interview<\/p>\n

After five seasons of death, depravity and digs at the capitalistic superhero-industrial complex, \u201cThe Boys\u201d has dropped its series finale. But the gutsy (in more than one way) Vought Cinematic Universe is not coming to an end, with two spinoffs on the horizon at Amazon\u2019s Prime Video: \u201cVought Rising\u201d and \u201cThe Boys: Mexico.\u201d AP entertainment journalists Leslie Ambriz and Cristina Jaleru spoke with Jensen Ackles and his co-stars, along with showrunner Eric Kripke, about the future of the characters and the series\u2019 \u201cunsettling\u201d parallels to current events.<\/p>\n

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\n13:37
\n\u2018The Mandalorian and Grogu\u2019 | AP interview<\/p>\n

Pedro Pascal is taking \u201cBaby Yoda\u201d to the big screen in \u201cThe Mandalorian and Grogu.\u201d The star spoke with AP entertainment reporter Leslie Ambriz at the \u201cStar Wars\u201d film\u2019s red carpet premiere about sharing the suit of his helmeted Din Djarin character with stuntmen and body doubles Lateef Crowder and Brendan Wayne. Sigourney Weaver also joins the space fantasy franchise in Jon Favreau\u2019s film, a continuation of the Disney+ series\u2019 adventures.<\/p>\n

\u2018The Mandalorian and Grogu\u2019 | AP interview<\/p>\n

Pedro Pascal is taking \u201cBaby Yoda\u201d to the big screen in \u201cThe Mandalorian and Grogu.\u201d The star spoke with AP entertainment reporter Leslie Ambriz at the \u201cStar Wars\u201d film\u2019s red carpet premiere about sharing the suit of his helmeted Din Djarin character with stuntmen and body doubles Lateef Crowder and Brendan Wayne. Sigourney Weaver also joins the space fantasy franchise in Jon Favreau\u2019s film, a continuation of the Disney+ series\u2019 adventures.<\/p>\n

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\n8:04
\nLandmark \u2018Brady Bunch\u2019 home opens to fans with set replicas and Easter eggs<\/p>\n

Fans of \u201cThe Brady Bunch\u201d can now walk through their TV memories inside the landmark Los Angeles home used for exterior shots on the hit 1970s sitcom. The modest midcentury house on Dilling Avenue in the San Fernando Valley has been designated a historic-cultural monument, and for a limited time is hosting a ticketed \u201cBrady experience\u201d with replicas of art, furniture and even cars used in the show.<\/p>\n

Landmark \u2018Brady Bunch\u2019 home opens to fans with set replicas and Easter eggs<\/p>\n

Fans of \u201cThe Brady Bunch\u201d can now walk through their TV memories inside the landmark Los Angeles home used for exterior shots on the hit 1970s sitcom. The modest midcentury house on Dilling Avenue in the San Fernando Valley has been designated a historic-cultural monument, and for a limited time is hosting a ticketed \u201cBrady experience\u201d with replicas of art, furniture and even cars used in the show.<\/p>\n

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\n16:35
\nThe Beach Boys on 60 years of \u2018Pet Sounds\u2019 | AP interview<\/p>\n

The surviving members of The Beach Boys \u2014 Mike Love, Al Jardine and Bruce Johnston \u2014 reunited at the iconic Capitol Records building in Los Angeles to celebrate the 60th anniversary of \u201cPet Sounds,\u201d the landmark album that was released May 16, 1966. In this interview with Associated Press entertainment journalist Liam McEwan, the trio discuss the making of the album, reflect on the genius of bandmate Brian Wilson \u2014 and share how the record changed their lives.<\/p>\n

The Beach Boys on 60 years of \u2018Pet Sounds\u2019 | AP interview<\/p>\n

The surviving members of The Beach Boys \u2014 Mike Love, Al Jardine and Bruce Johnston \u2014 reunited at the iconic Capitol Records building in Los Angeles to celebrate the 60th anniversary of \u201cPet Sounds,\u201d the landmark album that was released May 16, 1966. In this interview with Associated Press entertainment journalist Liam McEwan, the trio discuss the making of the album, reflect on the genius of bandmate Brian Wilson \u2014 and share how the record changed their lives.<\/p>\n

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\n11:04
\nCannes 2026: Top moments from opening day<\/p>\n

The 79th Cannes Film Festival launched on Tuesday, marking the start of 12 days of nonstop premieres that will culminate May 23 with the presentation of the prestigious Palme d\u2019Or. The French Riviera festival began with a tribute to Peter Jackson. The task of declaring the festival officially open fell to the 88-year-old Jane Fonda and Gong Li, the Chinese-Singaporean actor. The nine-member jury is being presided over by Park Chan-wook. Other jury members include Chlo\u00e9 Zhao, Stellan Skarsg\u00e5rd, Ruth Negga and Demi Moore. James Franco was an unexpected guest at the opening ceremony.<\/p>\n

Cannes 2026: Top moments from opening day<\/p>\n

The 79th Cannes Film Festival launched on Tuesday, marking the start of 12 days of nonstop premieres that will culminate May 23 with the presentation of the prestigious Palme d\u2019Or. The French Riviera festival began with a tribute to Peter Jackson. The task of declaring the festival officially open fell to the 88-year-old Jane Fonda and Gong Li, the Chinese-Singaporean actor. The nine-member jury is being presided over by Park Chan-wook. Other jury members include Chlo\u00e9 Zhao, Stellan Skarsg\u00e5rd, Ruth Negga and Demi Moore. James Franco was an unexpected guest at the opening ceremony.<\/p>\n

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\n11:59
\nZiggy Marley on legacy, philanthropy and new album | AP interview<\/p>\n

Ziggy Marley is looking to the \u201cBrightside.\u201d The Grammy-winning 57-year-old musician focused his ninth solo studio album on optimism and mental health, along with nods to legacy. He spoke with AP entertainment editor about using a nontraditional 432Hz tuning while recording at his newly constructed Rebel Lion Studio, honoring his father and tradition while exploring new musical paths, and performing live \u2014 with a \u201cBrightside\u201d tour beginning in Arizona in June.<\/p>\n

Ziggy Marley on legacy, philanthropy and new album | AP interview<\/p>\n

Ziggy Marley is looking to the \u201cBrightside.\u201d The Grammy-winning 57-year-old musician focused his ninth solo studio album on optimism and mental health, along with nods to legacy. He spoke with AP entertainment editor about using a nontraditional 432Hz tuning while recording at his newly constructed Rebel Lion Studio, honoring his father and tradition while exploring new musical paths, and performing live \u2014 with a \u201cBrightside\u201d tour beginning in Arizona in June.<\/p>\n

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\n6:28
\nWith new album on the way, Shania Twain hosts ACM Awards | AP interview<\/p>\n

With an album on the way, Shania Twain is hosting the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 17. AP music editor Maria Sherman spoke with the 60-year-old country star about the host gig, women in country music, and her upcoming new music \u2014 which she says is \u201ca story all reflecting on my youth.\u201d<\/p>\n

With new album on the way, Shania Twain hosts ACM Awards | AP interview<\/p>\n

With an album on the way, Shania Twain is hosting the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 17. AP music editor Maria Sherman spoke with the 60-year-old country star about the host gig, women in country music, and her upcoming new music \u2014 which she says is \u201ca story all reflecting on my youth.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n14:04
\nKneecap \u2018thrive in the chaos\u2019 with album \u2018Fenian\u2019 shaped by court case | AP interview<\/p>\n

The Irish hip-hop group Kneecap recorded their second album \u201cFenian\u201d while dealing with a legal battle. Liam \u00d3g \u00d3 hAnnaidh, known as Mo Chara, faced terror-related charges for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a London concert. The case was dismissed, and the experience inspired tracks on the album. Mo Chara, M\u00f3gla\u00ed Bap, and DJ Pr\u00f3va\u00ed sat down with AP entertainment journalist Sian Watson to discuss the album\u2019s creation, their energetic live shows, and plans to tour the U.S.<\/p>\n

Kneecap \u2018thrive in the chaos\u2019 with album \u2018Fenian\u2019 shaped by court case | AP interview<\/p>\n

The Irish hip-hop group Kneecap recorded their second album \u201cFenian\u201d while dealing with a legal battle. Liam \u00d3g \u00d3 hAnnaidh, known as Mo Chara, faced terror-related charges for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a London concert. The case was dismissed, and the experience inspired tracks on the album. Mo Chara, M\u00f3gla\u00ed Bap, and DJ Pr\u00f3va\u00ed sat down with AP entertainment journalist Sian Watson to discuss the album\u2019s creation, their energetic live shows, and plans to tour the U.S.<\/p>\n

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\n22:14
\nMel C: \u2018Before I was part of the Spice Girls, I discovered rave culture\u2019 | AP interview<\/p>\n

Get your heart pumpin\u2019. She\u2019ll make you \u201cSweat.\u201d Such is the promise sung by the artist known as Melanie C, or Mel C and Sporty Spice of the game-changing \u201890s girl group Spice Girls, in the lead single from her ninth album of the same name. Eight or so years ago, Melanie C began deejaying, reinvigorating her love of rave and dance music \u2014 early loves that predate her girl group days. She sat down with AP music editor Maria Sherman to discuss the \u201cSweat\u201d recording process, dance floor therapy and learning to embrace her Sporty Spice legacy.<\/p>\n

Mel C: \u2018Before I was part of the Spice Girls, I discovered rave culture\u2019 | AP interview<\/p>\n

Get your heart pumpin\u2019. She\u2019ll make you \u201cSweat.\u201d Such is the promise sung by the artist known as Melanie C, or Mel C and Sporty Spice of the game-changing \u201890s girl group Spice Girls, in the lead single from her ninth album of the same name. Eight or so years ago, Melanie C began deejaying, reinvigorating her love of rave and dance music \u2014 early loves that predate her girl group days. She sat down with AP music editor Maria Sherman to discuss the \u201cSweat\u201d recording process, dance floor therapy and learning to embrace her Sporty Spice legacy.<\/p>\n

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\n10:36
\nPrince\u2019s first wife Mayte on keeping his legacy alive a decade after his death | AP interview<\/p>\n

Ten years after Prince\u2019s death, his first wife Mayte Jannell Garcia has relaunched the Live 4 Love charity that she and the pop star first established after the 1996 death of their infant child. The performer and teacher sat down with AP entertainment editor Ryan Pearson in Hollywood before her Glam Slam fundraising event to discuss keeping his legacy alive, spirituality, the songs he wrote for and about her, and plans for two films: a documentary about Prince\u2019s philanthropy and a feature adaptation of her 2017 memoir. She also looks back at Prince\u2019s rivalry with Michael Jackson and shares her thoughts on the Ezra Edelman docuseries project about the pop star that was shelved by Netflix after complaints from Prince\u2019s estate.<\/p>\n

Prince\u2019s first wife Mayte on keeping his legacy alive a decade after his death | AP interview<\/p>\n

Ten years after Prince\u2019s death, his first wife Mayte Jannell Garcia has relaunched the Live 4 Love charity that she and the pop star first established after the 1996 death of their infant child. The performer and teacher sat down with AP entertainment editor Ryan Pearson in Hollywood before her Glam Slam fundraising event to discuss keeping his legacy alive, spirituality, the songs he wrote for and about her, and plans for two films: a documentary about Prince\u2019s philanthropy and a feature adaptation of her 2017 memoir. She also looks back at Prince\u2019s rivalry with Michael Jackson and shares her thoughts on the Ezra Edelman docuseries project about the pop star that was shelved by Netflix after complaints from Prince\u2019s estate.<\/p>\n

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\n15:38
\nThis must be the place: David Byrne backstage at Coachella | AP interview<\/p>\n

David Byrne sits down with Associated Press entertainment journalist Liam McEwan backstage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival to discuss the surge of younger fans discovering his work, his creative process, and the unpredictability of hits like \u201cBurning Down the House.\u201d The 73-year-old former Talking Heads frontman reflects on a recently-abandoned music project, failing at watercolor painting \u2014 and feeling \u201cincredibly lucky\u201d to keep doing what he loves.<\/p>\n

This must be the place: David Byrne backstage at Coachella | AP interview<\/p>\n

David Byrne sits down with Associated Press entertainment journalist Liam McEwan backstage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival to discuss the surge of younger fans discovering his work, his creative process, and the unpredictability of hits like \u201cBurning Down the House.\u201d The 73-year-old former Talking Heads frontman reflects on a recently-abandoned music project, failing at watercolor painting \u2014 and feeling \u201cincredibly lucky\u201d to keep doing what he loves.<\/p>\n

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\n9:29
\nRanbir Kapoor Leads Ambitious Epic \u2018Ramayana\u2019 I AP Interview<\/p>\n

Ranbir Kapoor says that while he doesn\u2019t love the promotion side of his job, he\u2019s happy to do it for \u201cRamayana.\u201d The Indian star leads an ambitious new two-part film epic aiming to share the sacred Hindu stories with audiences around the world<\/p>\n

Ranbir Kapoor Leads Ambitious Epic \u2018Ramayana\u2019 I AP Interview<\/p>\n

Ranbir Kapoor says that while he doesn\u2019t love the promotion side of his job, he\u2019s happy to do it for \u201cRamayana.\u201d The Indian star leads an ambitious new two-part film epic aiming to share the sacred Hindu stories with audiences around the world<\/p>\n

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\n9:16
\nRiz Ahmed on \u2018Bait\u2019 and learning to silence his inner critic | AP interview<\/p>\n

Riz Ahmed says he went on a journey of self-acceptance while creating and starring in \u201cBait.\u201d The Oscar-winning actor sat down with Associated Press entertainment journalist Leslie Ambriz to chat about the new Prime Video series. It follows a struggling British-Pakistani actor named Shah Latif who becomes the center of James Bond casting rumors after he\u2019s photographed leaving an audition. As life begins to imitate art, he faces an existential crisis around identity, culture and self-confidence.<\/p>\n

Riz Ahmed on \u2018Bait\u2019 and learning to silence his inner critic | AP interview<\/p>\n

Riz Ahmed says he went on a journey of self-acceptance while creating and starring in \u201cBait.\u201d The Oscar-winning actor sat down with Associated Press entertainment journalist Leslie Ambriz to chat about the new Prime Video series. It follows a struggling British-Pakistani actor named Shah Latif who becomes the center of James Bond casting rumors after he\u2019s photographed leaving an audition. As life begins to imitate art, he faces an existential crisis around identity, culture and self-confidence.<\/p>\n

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\n15:52
\nRyan Gosling leads \u2018Project Hail Mary\u2019 | AP interview<\/p>\n

Ryan Gosling didn\u2019t set off on his latest space odyssey in just a boring astronaut suit. The 45-year-old star of \u201cProject Hail Mary\u201d credits his kids \u2014 and inspiration from Val Kilmer \u2014 for his stylish astro-nerd look in the sci-fi film. He sat down at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory to speak with AP entertainment journalist Leslie Ambriz alongside co-star Sandra H\u00fcller, directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, writer Drew Goddard and book author Andy Weir. In the movie, opening Friday in U.S. theatres, Gosling portrays a science teacher sent on a mission to save Earth from a dying sun.<\/p>\n

Ryan Gosling leads \u2018Project Hail Mary\u2019 | AP interview<\/p>\n

Ryan Gosling didn\u2019t set off on his latest space odyssey in just a boring astronaut suit. The 45-year-old star of \u201cProject Hail Mary\u201d credits his kids \u2014 and inspiration from Val Kilmer \u2014 for his stylish astro-nerd look in the sci-fi film. He sat down at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory to speak with AP entertainment journalist Leslie Ambriz alongside co-star Sandra H\u00fcller, directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, writer Drew Goddard and book author Andy Weir. In the movie, opening Friday in U.S. theatres, Gosling portrays a science teacher sent on a mission to save Earth from a dying sun.<\/p>\n

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\n8:23
\nAcademy Awards 2026: \u2018Sinners\u2019 11-month journey to the Oscars<\/p>\n

Eleven months after its release, Ryan Coogler\u2019s \u201cSinners\u201d heads into the Oscars on March 15 with a record-breaking 16 nominations. The vampire epic is competing for best picture, best director and best screenplay, in many craft categories and in multiple acting categories including a nod for double-duty star Michael B. Jordan. Here\u2019s a look back at the film\u2019s journey to the 98th Academy Awards.<\/p>\n

Academy Awards 2026: \u2018Sinners\u2019 11-month journey to the Oscars<\/p>\n

Eleven months after its release, Ryan Coogler\u2019s \u201cSinners\u201d heads into the Oscars on March 15 with a record-breaking 16 nominations. The vampire epic is competing for best picture, best director and best screenplay, in many craft categories and in multiple acting categories including a nod for double-duty star Michael B. Jordan. Here\u2019s a look back at the film\u2019s journey to the 98th Academy Awards.<\/p>\n

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\n19:56
\nJafar Panahi plans return to Iran after Oscars | AP interview<\/p>\n

Jafar Panahi still plans to return home after the Oscars on March 15. The Iranian filmmaker heads to the Academy Awards with two nominations for \u201cIt Was Just An Accident,\u201d in the international film and screenplay categories. He sat down with Associated Press entertainment journalist Leslie Ambriz in early February, before the Iran war began, to talk about the intersection of art and politics, his belief in the Iranian people, and how his film starring Vahid Mobasseri was informed by his time in prison.<\/p>\n

Jafar Panahi plans return to Iran after Oscars | AP interview<\/p>\n

Jafar Panahi still plans to return home after the Oscars on March 15. The Iranian filmmaker heads to the Academy Awards with two nominations for \u201cIt Was Just An Accident,\u201d in the international film and screenplay categories. He sat down with Associated Press entertainment journalist Leslie Ambriz in early February, before the Iran war began, to talk about the intersection of art and politics, his belief in the Iranian people, and how his film starring Vahid Mobasseri was informed by his time in prison.<\/p>\n

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\n12:25
\nTWICE reflect on a decade as a group: \u2018There\u2019s so much more we can do\u2019 | AP interview<\/p>\n

Speaking backstage at the Kia Forum during a stop on their \u2018THIS IS FOR\u2019 World Tour, TWICE sit down with Associated Press entertainment journalist Liam McEwan to reflect on a decade together \u2014 and the journey still unfolding. Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu open up about their anniversary release, \u201cTEN: The Story Goes On,\u201d featuring solo tracks from every member for the first time. The group also speaks about their evolving definitions of success, how comebacks come together through group chats and meetings, balancing solo ambitions and subunits, and pushing forward creatively without repeating themselves. They also discuss contributing \u201cTakedown\u201d to the Netflix hit \u201cKPop Demon Hunters.\u201d<\/p>\n

TWICE reflect on a decade as a group: \u2018There\u2019s so much more we can do\u2019 | AP interview<\/p>\n

Speaking backstage at the Kia Forum during a stop on their \u2018THIS IS FOR\u2019 World Tour, TWICE sit down with Associated Press entertainment journalist Liam McEwan to reflect on a decade together \u2014 and the journey still unfolding. Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu open up about their anniversary release, \u201cTEN: The Story Goes On,\u201d featuring solo tracks from every member for the first time. The group also speaks about their evolving definitions of success, how comebacks come together through group chats and meetings, balancing solo ambitions and subunits, and pushing forward creatively without repeating themselves. They also discuss contributing \u201cTakedown\u201d to the Netflix hit \u201cKPop Demon Hunters.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\nDamon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett on \u2018The Mountain\u2019 and building the Gorillaz | AP interview<\/p>\n

The new Gorillaz album \u201cThe Mountain\u201d is the most personal to date for band co-creators Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. The two sit down with Associated Press entertainment journalist Liam McEwan to discuss their creative process, the virtual band\u2019s return and the role of collaboration in shaping the project. As the album launches alongside an eight-minute music video\/short film, \u201cThe Mountain, The Moon Cave and The Sad God,\u201d Albarn and Hewlett discuss the mythology of the Gorillaz animated universe \u2014 including characters 2-D, Murdoc, Russel, and Noodle \u2014 and how that lore has evolved over time.<\/p>\n

Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett on \u2018The Mountain\u2019 and building the Gorillaz | AP interview<\/p>\n

The new Gorillaz album \u201cThe Mountain\u201d is the most personal to date for band co-creators Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. The two sit down with Associated Press entertainment journalist Liam McEwan to discuss their creative process, the virtual band\u2019s return and the role of collaboration in shaping the project. As the album launches alongside an eight-minute music video\/short film, \u201cThe Mountain, The Moon Cave and The Sad God,\u201d Albarn and Hewlett discuss the mythology of the Gorillaz animated universe \u2014 including characters 2-D, Murdoc, Russel, and Noodle \u2014 and how that lore has evolved over time.<\/p>\n

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\n\u2018The Simpsons\u2019 at 800 episodes: The creators look back \u2014 and ahead | AP interview<\/p>\n

At 800 episodes and 37 seasons, \u201cThe Simpsons\u201d remains a cultural juggernaut that refuses to age. In this exclusive set of interviews, the architects of Springfield reflect on the journey to becoming one of the most influential and enduring television series of all time. Creator Matt Groening and longtime showrunners Al Jean, and Matt Selman speak with Associated Press entertainment journalist Liam McEwan about the secrets behind the animated show\u2019s nearly four-decade run \u2014 from evolving characters and legendary guest stars to the \u201caccidental\u201d predictions that have become internet legend. Bart Simpson voice actor Nancy Cartwright takes viewers inside a recording session, revealing how playing a 10-year-old boy for nearly 40 years has become inseparable from her own identity. Animator David Silverman revisits his original sketches that transformed rough ideas into iconic moments, while principal composer Kara Talve offers a rare look inside a live scoring session.<\/p>\n

\u2018The Simpsons\u2019 at 800 episodes: The creators look back \u2014 and ahead | AP interview<\/p>\n

At 800 episodes and 37 seasons, \u201cThe Simpsons\u201d remains a cultural juggernaut that refuses to age. In this exclusive set of interviews, the architects of Springfield reflect on the journey to becoming one of the most influential and enduring television series of all time. Creator Matt Groening and longtime showrunners Al Jean, and Matt Selman speak with Associated Press entertainment journalist Liam McEwan about the secrets behind the animated show\u2019s nearly four-decade run \u2014 from evolving characters and legendary guest stars to the \u201caccidental\u201d predictions that have become internet legend. Bart Simpson voice actor Nancy Cartwright takes viewers inside a recording session, revealing how playing a 10-year-old boy for nearly 40 years has become inseparable from her own identity. Animator David Silverman revisits his original sketches that transformed rough ideas into iconic moments, while principal composer Kara Talve offers a rare look inside a live scoring session.<\/p>\n

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\nSAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin | AP interview<\/p>\n

Sean Astin says he is happy to be at the head of the actors union at a vital moment. The 54-year-old actor from \u201cThe Lord of the Rings\u201d films is the new president of the the actors union SAG-AFTRA and will be leading the group as it begins contract talks with studios that last time led to a long strike. In an interview, Astin tells AP entertainment journalist Andrew Dalton that the union\u2019s negotiators can\u2019t give up any of the ground they earned during the 2023 strike, including higher wages and artificial intelligence protections.<\/p>\n

SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin | AP interview<\/p>\n

Sean Astin says he is happy to be at the head of the actors union at a vital moment. The 54-year-old actor from \u201cThe Lord of the Rings\u201d films is the new president of the the actors union SAG-AFTRA and will be leading the group as it begins contract talks with studios that last time led to a long strike. In an interview, Astin tells AP entertainment journalist Andrew Dalton that the union\u2019s negotiators can\u2019t give up any of the ground they earned during the 2023 strike, including higher wages and artificial intelligence protections.<\/p>\n

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\nThe perks and perils of being a \u2018Bridgerton\u2019 | AP interview<\/p>\n

As \u201cBridgerton\u201d enters its fairytale era in season four with a masquerade ball meet-cute, AP entertainment journalist Hilary Fox sat down with the cast of the steamy Netflix hit to discuss their own Cinderella moments, being spotted by fans and sex scenes. With the focus on Luke Thompson\u2019s Benedict and the mysterious Sophie, played by newcomer Yerin Ha, returning stars include Hannah Dodd, Luke Newton and Claudia Jessie as the Ton\u2019s Bridgerton siblings Francesca, Colin and Eloise.<\/p>\n

The perks and perils of being a \u2018Bridgerton\u2019 | AP interview<\/p>\n

As \u201cBridgerton\u201d enters its fairytale era in season four with a masquerade ball meet-cute, AP entertainment journalist Hilary Fox sat down with the cast of the steamy Netflix hit to discuss their own Cinderella moments, being spotted by fans and sex scenes. With the focus on Luke Thompson\u2019s Benedict and the mysterious Sophie, played by newcomer Yerin Ha, returning stars include Hannah Dodd, Luke Newton and Claudia Jessie as the Ton\u2019s Bridgerton siblings Francesca, Colin and Eloise.<\/p>\n

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\nKaouther Ben Hania and Saja Kilani on \u2019The Voice of Hind Rajab\u2019 | AP interview<\/p>\n

When Tunisian writer and director Kaouther Ben Hania first heard Hind Rajab\u2019s voice, she knew that she had to tell her story. The child\u2019s call to the Palestinian Red Crescent went viral in 2024 and became a symbol of innocent lives lost in Gaza. Ben Hania and actor Saja Kilani spoke with AP entertainment journalist Leslie Ambriz about the difficult task of blending reality with narrative as they sought to bring Hind\u2019s story to the cinema.<\/p>\n

Kaouther Ben Hania and Saja Kilani on \u2019The Voice of Hind Rajab\u2019 | AP interview<\/p>\n

When Tunisian writer and director Kaouther Ben Hania first heard Hind Rajab\u2019s voice, she knew that she had to tell her story. The child\u2019s call to the Palestinian Red Crescent went viral in 2024 and became a symbol of innocent lives lost in Gaza. Ben Hania and actor Saja Kilani spoke with AP entertainment journalist Leslie Ambriz about the difficult task of blending reality with narrative as they sought to bring Hind\u2019s story to the cinema.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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