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Disney invests $1B in OpenAI in deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool

Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI to bring characters like Mickey Mouse and Luke Skywalker to the AI company's Sora video tool

Disney invests $1B in OpenAI in deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool
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Senators clash over Trump's National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioning

Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee are clashing over President Donald Trump’s use of the National Guard in American cities

Senators clash over Trump's National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioning
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Eurovision champion Nemo returns the winner's trophy to protest Israel's inclusion

Swiss singer Nemo, who won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, has decided to return the winners' trophy

Eurovision champion Nemo returns the winner's trophy to protest Israel's inclusion
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Rare Dom Pérignon champagne from Charles and Diana's wedding fails to sell during Denmark auction

A rare magnum of Dom Pérignon Vintage 1961 champagne that was specially produced for the 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana has failed to sell during an auction

Rare Dom Pérignon champagne from Charles and Diana's wedding fails to sell during Denmark auction
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UNESCO gives a shout-out to Switzerland's yodeling by adding it to list of cultural heritage

The U.N.'s cultural agency has listed Switzerland’s long-celebrated yodeling among 67 traditions honored its list of intangible cultural heritage

UNESCO gives a shout-out to Switzerland's yodeling by adding it to list of cultural heritage
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Trump takes steps toward demolishing four federal buildings, preservationist alleges

Trump takes steps toward demolishing four federal buildings, preservationist alleges

Trump takes steps toward demolishing four federal buildings, preservationist alleges
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Italian cooking and its rituals get UN designation as world heritage

Italian food is known and loved around the world for its fresh ingredients and palate-pleasing tastes, but the U.N.’s cultural agency is giving foodies another reason to celebrate their pizza, pasta and tiramisu by listing Italian cooking as part of the world’s “intangible” cultural heritage

Italian cooking and its rituals get UN designation as world heritage
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Dallas comedian's 4,500-mile first date goes viral — and sparks real romance

Dallas comedian's 4,500-mile first date goes viral — and sparks real romance

Dallas comedian's 4,500-mile first date goes viral — and sparks real romance
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Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and licensing its characters for Sora

Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and licensing its characters for Sora

Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and licensing its characters for Sora
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Researchers uncover clues to mysterious origin of famous Hjortspring boat

Researchers uncover clues to mysterious origin of famous Hjortspring boat

Researchers uncover clues to mysterious origin of famous Hjortspring boat
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'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones' rarities are in Lawrence Kasdan's university archive

Documents that detail Lawrence Kasdan’s career have been donated to the University of Michigan, the writer and director’s alma mater

'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones' rarities are in Lawrence Kasdan's university archive
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How the Mariachi Rams band turned the NFL game day into a personal Los Angeles soundtrack

The Mariachi Rams are reshaping NFL game day by blending traditional Mexican music with Los Angeles’ hip-hop and rock influences

How the Mariachi Rams band turned the NFL game day into a personal Los Angeles soundtrack
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One of the world's most-visited museums plans an extension in an industrial Dutch city

Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum plans to open a new branch in Eindhoven

One of the world's most-visited museums plans an extension in an industrial Dutch city
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Tramell Tillman, the 'Severance' star who is very much connecting

Tramell Tillman has had a remarkable 2025, becoming a force in the entertainment world and winning a spot as one of The Associated Press’ Breakthrough Entertainers of 2025

Tramell Tillman, the 'Severance' star who is very much connecting
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Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT's alleged role in Connecticut murder-suicide

The heirs of an 83-year-old Connecticut woman are suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its business partner Microsoft for wrongful death

Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT's alleged role in Connecticut murder-suicide
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The dystopian Pottersville in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is starting to feel less like fiction

Frank Capra’s dark vision of corruption and greed highlights both the dangers of concentrated power and the quiet effectiveness of collective action.

The dystopian Pottersville in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is starting to feel less like fiction
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Chase Sui Wonders’ Harvard astrophysics detour led her to Hollywood

Chase Sui Wonders always thought she was “kind of funny,” but it was officially confirmed after booking “The Studio” after just one audition

Chase Sui Wonders’ Harvard astrophysics detour led her to Hollywood
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Danny Ramirez's entrance into Hollywood began on the soccer field

Danny Ramirez's acting career began unexpectedly on a soccer field

Danny Ramirez's entrance into Hollywood began on the soccer field
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AI-generated political videos are more about memes and money than persuading and deceiving

Don’t discount the threat of AI political videos fooling people, but for now, they’re mostly about bolstering group identity and cashing in on viral content.

AI-generated political videos are more about memes and money than persuading and deceiving
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Videos of sexually suggestive, AI-generated children are racking up millions of likes on TikTok, study finds

Videos of sexually suggestive, AI-generated children are racking up millions of likes on TikTok, study finds

Videos of sexually suggestive, AI-generated children are racking up millions of likes on TikTok, study finds
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Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia intensify with airstrikes and artillery attacks

Cambodia says Thailand has launched more airstrikes as heavy fighting flares along their border

Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia intensify with airstrikes and artillery attacks
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Verona's ancient Roman Arena gets a modern facelift for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games

Verona's ancient Roman Arena is getting a modern facelift for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games

Verona's ancient Roman Arena gets a modern facelift for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
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American West art masterpieces from a billionaire Koch brother head to auction

Some of the most iconic American Western art is heading to auction at Christie’s in New York

American West art masterpieces from a billionaire Koch brother head to auction
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‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee

‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee

‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee
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Senator calls for release of man detained by federal agents after he was attacked by a patrol dog

Senator calls for release of man detained by federal agents after he was attacked by a patrol dog

Senator calls for release of man detained by federal agents after he was attacked by a patrol dog
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The painting that introduced 'Star Wars' to the world fetches $3.9M at auction

The painting that introduced the movie “Star Wars” to the world nearly 50 years ago sold at auction for $3.875 million

The painting that introduced 'Star Wars' to the world fetches $3.9M at auction
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Prison officials tell judge ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO is competent to stand trial

Federal prison officials say the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch is fit to stand trial on federal sex trafficking charges

Prison officials tell judge ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO is competent to stand trial
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House passes defense bill to raise troop pay and overhaul weapons purchases

The House votes to pass a sweeping defense policy bill that authorizes $900 billion in military programs

House passes defense bill to raise troop pay and overhaul weapons purchases
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Sundance Film Festival unveils 90 feature films for its last Utah edition

Charli XCX is heading to the Sundance Film Festival in January 2026

Sundance Film Festival unveils 90 feature films for its last Utah edition
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Trump enters Warner Bros. fight, says it’s ‘imperative that CNN be sold’

Trump enters Warner Bros. fight, says it’s ‘imperative that CNN be sold’

Trump enters Warner Bros. fight, says it’s ‘imperative that CNN be sold’
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Oscars recognize casting for the first time, offering a spotlight on a key job in the movie industry

Casting directors have long been the unsung heroes behind films like “Wicked.”

Oscars recognize casting for the first time, offering a spotlight on a key job in the movie industry
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Kamala Harris is extending her book tour in 2026 and hitting politically important territory

Kamala Harris is extending her book tour in 2026 and hitting politically important territory

Kamala Harris is extending her book tour in 2026 and hitting politically important territory
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Jake Heggie's new opera 'The Judgment of Paris' will mix mythology and an infamous wine competition

Composer Jake Heggie is set to premiere his opera “The Judgment of Paris,” inspired by the famous 1976 wine tasting where California wines triumphed over French selections

Jake Heggie's new opera 'The Judgment of Paris' will mix mythology and an infamous wine competition
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Former 'Real Housewives' star moved from prison to community program for remainder of her sentence

Jennifer Shah, a former star on “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” has been moved from a federal prison into a community confinement program after serving less than half of her sentence for defrauding thousands of people

Former 'Real Housewives' star moved from prison to community program for remainder of her sentence
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James Patterson gives $500 checks to 600 booksellers

Author James Patterson has surprised hundreds of booksellers with $500 checks for the holidays

James Patterson gives $500 checks to 600 booksellers
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Iceland becomes 5th country to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation

Iceland's national broadcaster has announced it will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest due to discord over Israel's participation

Iceland becomes 5th country to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation
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UN recognizes compas, a Haitian music and dance genre that has marked generations and brought joy

Compas, a beloved Haitian music and dance genre inspired by merengue and infused with percussion, has made UNESCO’s cultural heritage list

UN recognizes compas, a Haitian music and dance genre that has marked generations and brought joy
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Our AP Breakthrough Entertainers of 2025 take a survey

The youngest is 16

Our AP Breakthrough Entertainers of 2025 take a survey
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Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met Gala

The next Met Gala co-chairs have been announced, and it's a high-powered quartet: Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman will join Vogue's Anna Wintour in hosting the starry event next May

Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met Gala
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Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55

Writer Sophie Kinsella, known for her rom-com "Confessions of a Shopaholic," has died at 55

Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55
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Sarkozy describes his prison stay and advises on appealing to the far right in his new book

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy describes his time behind bars in a book released Wednesday

Sarkozy describes his prison stay and advises on appealing to the far right in his new book
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Paramount’s hostile takeover bid is one of the largest

Paramount’s hostile takeover bid is one of the largest

Paramount’s hostile takeover bid is one of the largest
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The Associated Press names its Breakthrough Entertainers of 2025

Five people who became stars in 2025 have been named The Associated Press’ Breakthrough Entertainers of the Year

The Associated Press names its Breakthrough Entertainers of 2025
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Arden Cho seizes her golden moment after Hollywood heartbreak

Three years ago, Arden Cho was ready to walk away from acting

Arden Cho seizes her golden moment after Hollywood heartbreak
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Owen Cooper goes from 'Adolescence' to new 'Heights'

Owen Cooper has been named one of The Associated Press' Breakthrough Entertainers for 2025

Owen Cooper goes from 'Adolescence' to new 'Heights'
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Sophie Kinsella, bestselling ‘Shopaholic’ author, dies at 55

Sophie Kinsella, bestselling ‘Shopaholic’ author, dies at 55

Sophie Kinsella, bestselling ‘Shopaholic’ author, dies at 55
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Supreme Court struggles over whether Alabama can execute man found to be intellectually disabled

The Supreme Court has heard arguments about how courts should decide borderline cases of whether convicted murderers are intellectually disabled and should be shielded from execution

Supreme Court struggles over whether Alabama can execute man found to be intellectually disabled
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Faith leaders embrace sound baths to connect with spiritual seekers

Sound baths are meditative experiences where participants lie down and are immersed in sound waves from instruments like gongs, singing bowls and chimes

Faith leaders embrace sound baths to connect with spiritual seekers
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US playwright Jeremy O. Harris released 3 weeks after arrest in Japan for alleged drug smuggling

The American playwright and actor Jeremy O

US playwright Jeremy O. Harris released 3 weeks after arrest in Japan for alleged drug smuggling