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Springsteen to launch US tour

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bruce Springsteen returns Tuesday to the “Streets of Minneapolis.” After honoring its residents in song for their courage in standing up against the federal immigration crackdown, he’s using the city to launch his latest U.S. tour. The New Jersey rocker released ...

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Fox News

WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge in Washington has dismissed a lawsuit against Fox News. Fox was sued by a fired journalist who had accused the network of violating sick leave law and also targeting him for political views. Jason Donner lost the sick leave claim Monday, the last remaining issue in ...

Eurovision Song Contest is expanding with Asian edition

BANGKOK (AP) — The music spectacle Eurovision is holding its first Asian edition in Bangkok later this year. The Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 has confirmed artists from at least 10 countries across Asia competing: Thailand, South Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia, ...

Nestlé: 413,793 KitKat bars stolen en route from Italy to Poland

GENEVA (AP) — Swiss food giant Nestlé says about 12 tons, or 413,793 candy bars, of its KitKat chocolate brand were stolen after leaving its production site in Italy earlier this week for Poland. The company, based in Vevey, Switzerland, said in a statement Friday that “the vehicle ...

On top of it

A great blue heron settles onto its nest high in a tree along the Ohio River near Belpre. Several herons have nests in the same tree. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@mariettatimes.com for possible inclusion on this ...

‘Project Hail Mary’ flies to $54.5M, horror reaches saturation point

NEW YORK (AP) — “Project Hail Mary” stayed aloft in its second weekend, holding strongly with $54.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday, and adding to the long-term prospects of the year’s biggest hit thus far. The Phil Lord and Chris Miller sci-fi adventure, starring ...