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What is the celebrity 'blockout' over the war in Gaza?

What is the celebrity 'blockout' over the war in Gaza?

NEW YORK (AP) — Some social media users are calling out celebrities for what they say is inaction in the face of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza — and they've taken to a “blockout” to pressure the stars to take a stand.
New Jersey quintuplets celebrate their graduation from same college

New Jersey quintuplets celebrate their graduation from same college

A set of quintuplets from New Jersey are now all graduates of the same school in their home state — albeit with different majors.
NYC's Rikers Island jail gets a kid-friendly visitation room ahead of Mother's Day

NYC's Rikers Island jail gets a kid-friendly visitation room ahead of Mother's Day

NEW YORK (AP) — It's probably the last place a mom wants to spend Mother's Day with her kids.
Glamour and grit are both on show in a London exhibition of photos from Elton John's collection

Glamour and grit are both on show in a London exhibition of photos from Elton John's collection

LONDON (AP) — A new exhibition of photographs owned by Elton John is everything one might expect from a star who has a fascination with image, a love of excess and a very large budget. Understated, it isn’t.
A greasy, monumental ritual at the Naval Academy ends after more than 2 hours

A greasy, monumental ritual at the Naval Academy ends after more than 2 hours

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — It took Naval Academy plebes two hours, 19 minutes and 11 seconds Wednesday to accomplish the ultimate in upward mobility: scaling a greased obelisk and swapping out a cup with a cap, this year with an unusual hitch.
Fewer US overdose deaths were reported last year, but experts are still cautious

Fewer US overdose deaths were reported last year, but experts are still cautious

NEW YORK (AP) — The number of U.S. fatal overdoses fell last year, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data posted Wednesday.
Soulful singer Michael McDonald looks back in his new memoir, 'What a Fool Believes'

Soulful singer Michael McDonald looks back in his new memoir, 'What a Fool Believes'

NEW YORK (AP) — Something stopped Michael McDonald from telling his story publicly — him. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer with multiple Grammys just didn't think he had one.
Ubisoft Quebec takes lead on feudal Japan-set 'Assassin's Creed Shadows'

Ubisoft Quebec takes lead on feudal Japan-set 'Assassin's Creed Shadows'

Ubisoft's studio in Quebec City is perhaps not as established as its sibling in Montreal. Founded 27 years ago, Ubisoft Montreal is the world's largest video game studio, says Nathalie Bouchard, Ubisoft Quebec's managing director.
'Mad Max' has lived in George Miller's head for 45 years. He's not done dreaming yet

'Mad Max' has lived in George Miller's head for 45 years. He's not done dreaming yet

CANNES, France (AP) — Only recently has George Miller realized just how influential his medical education was to the world of “Mad Max.
If you’ve tried meditating but can’t sit still, here’s how - and why - to try again

If you’ve tried meditating but can’t sit still, here’s how - and why - to try again

The first time Marcelle Hutchins sat down to meditate, she put on a guided session, relaxed her shoulders and tried to close her eyes. She lasted two minutes.
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