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Paris show by late Martin Parr views his photos through political lens
A The last major exhibition prepared by British photographer Martin Parr before his death last month opened to the public on Friday in Paris, exploring the often overlooked political message…
Artist chains up thrashing robot dog to expose AI fears
K The agile robot dog springs up on all fours, takes a step forward and charges at the tense crowd at a Tokyo exhibit, held back by a simple yet…
Dutch watchdog launches Roblox probe over ‘risks to children’
A The Dutch consumer watchdog Friday launched an investigation into Roblox to see if the popular gaming platform was doing enough to protect children amid reports they are exposed to violent…
French PM forces final budget through parliament
A French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu forced his budget through parliament without a vote for the third and final time Friday, exposing him to yet another no-confidence motion. The decision to…
French-Nigerian artists team up to craft future hits
K Will the next global hits from Nigeria have a French accent? Perhaps. Nine French rap, pop and urban music composers recently joined forces with Afrobeats artists to produce 60…
Panama court annuls Hong Kong firm’s canal port concession
A Panama’s Supreme Court annulled on Thursday the concession allowing Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison to operate ports at the Panama Canal, a ruling that undermines Chinese sway over the waterway.…
After Trump-fueled brawls, Canada-US renew Olympic hockey rivalry
B The US-Canada men’s hockey Olympic rivalry, born a century ago, has produced plenty of teeth-clenching drama, but after political tension spilled onto the ice last year, the upcoming Winter…
Trump, first lady attend premier of multimillion-dollar ‘Melania’ documentary
E US President Donald Trump, Melania Trump and top administration officials attended the premier Thursday night of the first lady’s new movie promising a behind-the-scenes glimpse at her husband’s return…
Cuddly Olympics mascot facing life or death struggle in the wild
A Tina and Milo, the ermine and stoat mascots of the upcoming 2026 Olympic Games in Italy, are already everywhere -– smiling on stuffed animals, posters, mugs and T-shirts. But…
The Way Americans Buy and Own Smartphones is Changing
(StatePoint) What Americans want in their smartphone is changing rapidly, new research reveals. The latest mobile survey from Allstate Protection Plans illustrates a mobile market no longer defined by annual…
