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Matías Tarnopolsky to become New York Philharmonic CEO, teaming with Gustavo Dudamel

NEW YORK (AP) — Matías Tarnopolsky will become president and CEO of the New York Philharmonic on Jan. 1 after six years heading the Philadelphia Orchestra, a hiring boosted by his long friendship with incoming music director Gustavo Dudamel .

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Defendant in YSL gang and racketeering trial stabbed as he awaits jury verdict

ATLANTA (AP) — One of two men who was indicted along with rapper Young Thug and was stabbed in jail but appeared in court Monday, as jurors deliberated another day without reaching a verdict.

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Can AI chatbots make your holiday shopping easier?

Tired of thinking about what gifts to get everyone this year? Artificial intelligence chatbots might help, but don't expect them to do all the work or always give you the right answers.

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In a world of great need there are more ways to donate money than ever. How should you give?

NEW YORK (AP) — Millions displaced by global conflicts . Communities reeling from unseasonably strong natural disasters . Lives upended due to healthcare inequalities.

Dec 2, 2024 2:40 PM Read more >

It's the final holiday stretch at the Biden White House. The theme is 'A Season of Peace and Light'

WASHINGTON (AP) — It's the final holiday stretch for President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill , who has decked out the White House with some whimsical decorations to evoke the “peace and light” of the season.

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Delivery scams on the rise amid Canada Post strike, holiday shopping season

MONTREAL — Canadians are facing a fresh wave of scams as fraudsters seize on the Canada Post strike to try to trick victims out of their cash.

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Ted Danson to be honored with Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes

NEW YORK (AP) — The Golden Globes are raising a glass to former “Cheers” star Ted Danson by naming him the Carol Burnett Award honoree for 2025.

Dec 2, 2024 12:01 PM Read more >

A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS. But will it get to everyone who needs it?

MEXICO CITY (AP) — It’s been called the closest the world has ever come to a vaccine against the AIDS virus.

Dec 2, 2024 11:56 AM Read more >

Cyber Monday delivering sales but some are expecting them to be down from last year

Canadians have flocked to malls and online stores for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and their surrounding sales period, but at least one tech firm found shopping activity is less fervent than last year.

Dec 2, 2024 11:10 AM Read more >

Work underway in Alberta town to restore one of last remaining Quonset-style theatres

COLEMAN, Alta. — The historic Roxy Theatre in southwestern Alberta's Crowsnest Pass has seen better days.

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