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Cuba's famed Varadero beach getting ready for tourists again

Cuba's famed Varadero beach getting ready for tourists again

VARADERO, Cuba (AP) — Little by little, vacationers are returning to one of the Caribbean’s most iconic beaches, which has been a nearly abandoned strip of glittering sand and turquoise seas for more than a year.
Actors Shamier Anderson and Stephan James sign first-look deal with Boat Rocker

Actors Shamier Anderson and Stephan James sign first-look deal with Boat Rocker

TORONTO — Canadian actor-brothers Shamier Anderson and Stephan James are set to develop and produce original television projects for Toronto-based global entertainment company Boat Rocker.
Jorja Fox hopes 'CSI: Vegas' will spark science appreciation

Jorja Fox hopes 'CSI: Vegas' will spark science appreciation

NEW YORK (AP) — Some familiar faces will join the investigation into gruesome murders when “ CSI: Vegas ” premieres Wednesday on CBS.
US-Apple-Books-Top-10

US-Apple-Books-Top-10

Book Title by Author Name - ISBN - (Publisher) 1. The Wish by Nicholas Sparks - 9781538728611 - (Grand Central Publishing) 2. Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty - 9781250220264 - (Henry Holt and Co.) 3.
US-Apple-Movies-Top-10

US-Apple-Movies-Top-10

Movies US charts: 1. Free Guy 2. The Addams Family 2 3. Venom 4. F9: The Fast Saga 5. Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins 6. The Forever Purge 7. The Green Knight 8. The Card Counter 9. The Boss Baby: Family Business 10.
Alan Kalter, announcer for David Letterman, dies at 78

Alan Kalter, announcer for David Letterman, dies at 78

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Alan Kalter, the quirky, red-headed announcer for David Letterman for two decades who frequently appeared in the show's comedy bits, has died. He was 78.
NYC public libraries will end late fees in push for equity

NYC public libraries will end late fees in push for equity

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City's public libraries will no longer charge late fees and will waive existing fines for overdue books and other materials, city officials announced Tuesday.
Groff, Doerr are among National Book Award finalists

Groff, Doerr are among National Book Award finalists

NEW YORK (AP) — Lauren Groff is a National Book Award finalist for her third consecutive book, nominated in the fiction category Tuesday for her historical novel “Matrix.
Canadian study: risk of death "133 per cent" higher with Delta than original COVID

Canadian study: risk of death "133 per cent" higher with Delta than original COVID

A new study using Canadian data suggests the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus causes more serious disease and is associated with an increased risk of death compared to previous strains — dangers that are drastically reduced with vaccination.
2,700-year-old toilet found in Jerusalem was a rare luxury

2,700-year-old toilet found in Jerusalem was a rare luxury

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli archaeologists have found a rare ancient toilet in Jerusalem dating back more than 2,700 years, when private bathrooms were a luxury in the holy city, authorities said Tuesday.
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