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At 'Funny Girl,' Lea Michele is in, Beanie Feldstein is out

NEW YORK (AP) — Lea Michele has been tapped to step in and lead the Broadway revival of the beleaguered “Funny Girl” this fall, an announcement made just hours after current star Beanie Feldstein revealed she was leaving the musical sooner than antic

Jul 11, 2022 11:02 AM Read more >

Kimberly Palmer: How to afford big-ticket items for the year

When Brandy Baxter needed to replace her home’s entire heating and air conditioning system several years ago, she asked contractors if they offered deals at certain times of the year.

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Review: 'Mermaid of Black Conch' melds history and magic

“The Mermaid of Black Conch” by Monique Roffey (Knopf) David is a fisherman and Aycayia is a mermaid. It’s pretty obvious where the story goes from here: David falls for Aycayia.

Jul 11, 2022 7:22 AM Read more >

Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 17-23

Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 17-23: July 17: Actor Donald Sutherland is 87. Bassist Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath is 73. Actor Lucie Arnaz is 71. Actor David Hasselhoff is 70. Bassist Fran Smith Jr. of The Hooters is 70.

Jul 11, 2022 7:09 AM Read more >

Pickled jalapenos and vinegary brine boost avocado salad

One of the best ways to build flavor is layering, or using one ingredient in two ways or at different stages of cooking. Using the zest of a lemon in cake batter, for instance, while using the juice in a citrusy glaze.

Jul 11, 2022 6:55 AM Read more >

London's Heathrow airport apologizes for travel disruptions

LONDON (AP) — London’s Heathrow Airport apologized Monday to passengers whose travels were disrupted by staff shortages and warned it may ask airlines to cut more flights from their summer schedules to reduce the strain if the chaos persists .

Jul 11, 2022 6:28 AM Read more >

Couples derailed by virus get mass ‘re-wedding’ in New York

NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of couples whose weddings were derailed or scaled back due to the COVID-19 pandemic got a do-over at no less than a New York City landmark.

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Over-the-counter birth control? Drugmaker seeks FDA approval

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, a pharmaceutical company has asked for permission to sell a birth control pill over the counter in the U.S.

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Heard attorneys say juror served improperly, seek mistrial

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — One of the jurors in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial served improperly, an attorney for Heard alleged in a recent filing that asked the court to declare a mistrial and order a new trial.

Jul 11, 2022 2:16 AM Read more >

'Las Vegas of Asia' tells casinos to grow beyond gambling

BEIJING (AP) — Losing money due to COVID, the American casino giants that helped make Macao the “Las Vegas of Asia” face a fresh challenge: The tiny Chinese territory wants them to help reduce its reliance on gambling by paying to build theme parks a

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