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A remote Australian town seeks a doctor, offering a $400,000 salary and free rent
Read full article: A remote Australian town seeks a doctor, offering a $400,000 salary and free rentA remote Australian town that will soon lose its only doctor is offering a salary package of up to $680,000 Australian dollars, plus free rent and a car, to attract a new candidate.
Social media trends are driving Indonesia's patchouli oil industry. The cost? Deforestation
Read full article: Social media trends are driving Indonesia's patchouli oil industry. The cost? DeforestationDemand for the patchouli plantโs oils has skyrocketed in recent years, and so too has the number of farmers in the region who now grow and process it.
Black women's hair products are in the safety spotlight. Here's what to know
Read full article: Black women's hair products are in the safety spotlight. Here's what to knowBlack women around the world spend hours at a time getting synthetic braids but are wondering if the convenience and fashion benefits are outweighed by potential health hazards.
Musician Neneh Cherry and medic Rachel Clarke are among finalists for a major nonfiction prize
Read full article: Musician Neneh Cherry and medic Rachel Clarke are among finalists for a major nonfiction prizeA moving memoir by Swedish singer Neneh Cherry and the gripping story of a heart transplant by British doctor Rachel Clarke are among finalists for the Womenโs Prize for Nonfiction.
A handful of March Madness coaches stand out for their fashion choices amid a sea of casual attire
Read full article: A handful of March Madness coaches stand out for their fashion choices amid a sea of casual attireAs the NCAA Tournament heats up, the styles of Notre Dame's Niele Ivey, LSUโs Kim Mulkey, Alabamaโs Nate Oats, South Carolinaโs Dawn Staley and a handful of other coaches stand out in a sea of coaches in team polo shirts and quarter-zip pullovers.
Utah adds protections for child influencers following YouTuber Ruby Franke's child abuse conviction
Read full article: Utah adds protections for child influencers following YouTuber Ruby Franke's child abuse convictionUtah is moving to protect the children of online content creators following the child abuse conviction of Ruby Franke, who dispensed parenting advice to millions of people online.
5 lions rescued from the war in Ukraine settle into a new life in England
Read full article: 5 lions rescued from the war in Ukraine settle into a new life in EnglandFive traumatized lions rescued from the war zone in Ukraine who are settling into a new home in England after an international effort to bring them to safety.
You're an American in another land? Prepare to talk about the why and how of Trump 2.0
Read full article: You're an American in another land? Prepare to talk about the why and how of Trump 2.0Answering for America has become an increasingly delicate experience under Trump 2.0, a dozen U.S. citizens in other countries have told The Associated Press in recent weeks.
Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez named creative directors at Loewe
Read full article: Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez named creative directors at LoeweJack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the celebrated design duo behind Proenza Schouler, will take over as creative directors at Loewe.
Greenlanders embrace pre-Christian Inuit traditions as a way to proudly reclaim ancestral roots
Read full article: Greenlanders embrace pre-Christian Inuit traditions as a way to proudly reclaim ancestral rootsGreenlanders in recent years have been embracing pre-Christian Inuit traditions like drum dancing or getting Inuit tattoos.
Stressed? Sick? Swiss town lets doctors prescribe free museum visits as art therapy for patients
Read full article: Stressed? Sick? Swiss town lets doctors prescribe free museum visits as art therapy for patientsThe Swiss town of Neuchรขtel is offering residents a novel form of preventative or preparatory medicine.
Viral videos of dogs called a 'Himalayan fur goblin' and 'teacup werewolf' boost adoptions
Read full article: Viral videos of dogs called a 'Himalayan fur goblin' and 'teacup werewolf' boost adoptionsWhen the COVID pandemic practically shut down Nashville's animal shelters, a volunteer photographer tried something different to get more dogs adopted.
A new museum in Texas tells the life stories of Medal of Honor recipients
Read full article: A new museum in Texas tells the life stories of Medal of Honor recipientsA new museum is opening in Texas highlighting the lives and service of Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War to the global war on terrorism.
South Dakota governor signs anti-transgender bathroom bill
Read full article: South Dakota governor signs anti-transgender bathroom billSouth Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden signed a bill into law Friday that restricts transgender people's use of communal facilities that align with their gender identity in schools and state buildings.
What to stream: 'Mufasa: The Lion King,' Timothรฉe Chalamet, Will Smith, Seth Rogen and Atomfall
Read full article: What to stream: 'Mufasa: The Lion King,' Timothรฉe Chalamet, Will Smith, Seth Rogen and AtomfallWill Smith releasing his first album in 20 years, the 14-track โBased on a True Story,โ and โMufasa: The Lion King,โ Barry Jenkinsโ photorealistic prequel to the 1994 animated classic, are some of this weekโs new streaming entertainment releases.
Everyday tattoos got Venezuelan men ID'd as gang members and deported, lawyers say
Read full article: Everyday tattoos got Venezuelan men ID'd as gang members and deported, lawyers sayDefense lawyers say some of the roughly 200 Venezuelan men the U.S. deported after accusing them of being gang members were targeted because of their everyday tattoos.
In the rapidly shifting world of work, many employees are unclear whatโs expected of them
Read full article: In the rapidly shifting world of work, many employees are unclear whatโs expected of themMore workers have reported feeling disconnected from their organizationโs purpose and unclear on how to meet expectations since the coronavirus pandemic changed the way we work.
This March Madness, womenโs teams are getting a perk men have enjoyed for years
Read full article: This March Madness, womenโs teams are getting a perk men have enjoyed for yearsThe Columbia womenโs basketball team plays in an intimate 2,700-set gym nestled in Manhattan that is nowhere to be found on the national sports landscape.
Another raw pet food recall is tied to illness and death in cats
Read full article: Another raw pet food recall is tied to illness and death in catsA pet food company has recalled one lot of its raw chicken pet food after it was linked to bird flu infections detected in two cats and suspected in a third in New York City.
'Sunrise' arrives at midnight for fans celebrating release of new 'Hunger Games' novel
Read full article: 'Sunrise' arrives at midnight for fans celebrating release of new 'Hunger Games' novelBookstores worldwide hosted midnight parties for โSunrise on the Reaping,โ the fifth installment in Suzanne Collins' โHunger Gamesโ series.
Kenya hosts Dutch royals as allegations of rights abuses mount in the East African nation
Read full article: Kenya hosts Dutch royals as allegations of rights abuses mount in the East African nationKenya is hosting the Netherlands king and queen for a state visit against the backdrop of allegations of human rights abuses in the East African country.
Pursuit of glory? Cold, hard cash? A new poll breaks down why people fill out March Madness brackets
Read full article: Pursuit of glory? Cold, hard cash? A new poll breaks down why people fill out March Madness bracketsAs March Madness takes over this week, how many people are filling out NCAA Tournament brackets and why.
St. Patrick's Day brings boisterous parades and celebrations to New York and other cities
Read full article: St. Patrick's Day brings boisterous parades and celebrations to New York and other citiesSt. Patrickโs Day has been marked in cities across the country with boisterous parades and celebrations.
St. Patrick's Day parade celebrates Boston heritage in Americaโs most Irish big city
Read full article: St. Patrick's Day parade celebrates Boston heritage in Americaโs most Irish big cityThrongs of green-clad revelers have filled the streets of Americaโs most Irish big city for the South Boston St. Patrickโs Day parade.
Kashmir's Sufi music lovers are sticking with the audio cassette
Read full article: Kashmir's Sufi music lovers are sticking with the audio cassetteShaksaaz, a tailor in the Kashmiri city of Srinagar, inherited his passion for local Sufi music from his grandfather along with a meticulously preserved collection of cassette tapes from the 1970s, which he often listens to as he works.
Indonesia's cocoa farmers work with businesses to fight the bitter impact of climate change
Read full article: Indonesia's cocoa farmers work with businesses to fight the bitter impact of climate changeThousands of cocoa farmers across Indonesia are working with businesses and other organizations to protect their crops against the bitter impacts of climate change.
FDA warns of misuse of laughing gas sold in colorful, flavored canisters
Read full article: FDA warns of misuse of laughing gas sold in colorful, flavored canistersFederal health officials are tracking a rise in injuries tied to the misuse of laughing gas, including some brands sold in colorful, flavored canisters.
Judge finds frozen embryos are not divisible property in cancer survivor's case against ex-husband
Read full article: Judge finds frozen embryos are not divisible property in cancer survivor's case against ex-husbandA judge finds that Virginia law does not consider frozen embryos to be property that can be divided up in a partition lawsuit.
What to stream: 'Wicked' at home, Selena Gomez in love and Ellen Pompeo in 'Good American Family'
Read full article: What to stream: 'Wicked' at home, Selena Gomez in love and Ellen Pompeo in 'Good American Family'โWickedโ landing on Peacock for home sing-alongs and Ellen Pompeo starring in her first big role since stepping back from ABCโs โGreyโs Anatomyโ are some of this weekโs new streaming entertainment releases.
Gucci names Demna new aristic director, as he moves from Kering sister brand Balenciaga
Read full article: Gucci names Demna new aristic director, as he moves from Kering sister brand BalenciagaGucci has announced that the Balenciaga artistic director Demna, who goes by one name, will take over the creative direction of the Italian luxury fashion house starting in July.
Donatella Versace out as creative director of the Milan fashion house, in a shakeup by US owner
Read full article: Donatella Versace out as creative director of the Milan fashion house, in a shakeup by US ownerDonatella Versace has been replaced as creative director of the fashion house founded by her late brother Gianni Versace.
Capping the Paris fashion season, Saint Laurent touts the art of powerful shoulders
Read full article: Capping the Paris fashion season, Saint Laurent touts the art of powerful shouldersSaint Laurent closed Paris Fashion Week in dramatic fashion, with the Eiffel Tower glowing against the night sky and a vast black onyx stage polished to a mirror-like sheen.
Blizzard Entertainment president says 'there's a game for you' no matter what type of player you are
Read full article: Blizzard Entertainment president says 'there's a game for you' no matter what type of player you areJohanna Faries took on her role as president of Blizzard Entertainment just over one year ago.
Fashion trends for fall: Big shoulders, even bigger coats and a color story to dye for
Read full article: Fashion trends for fall: Big shoulders, even bigger coats and a color story to dye forParis has spoken and fashionโs final authority has laid down the law: This fall itโs all about power shoulders, enveloping outerwear and a color palette that runs the gamut from somber to surreal.
Louis Vuittonโs cinematic take on travel has a lot of celebs and some bumps along the way
Read full article: Louis Vuittonโs cinematic take on travel has a lot of celebs and some bumps along the wayJust days after an unexploded World War II bomb near Parisโ Gare du Nord briefly stole headlines, a different kind of spectacle unfolded across the street: Louis Vuittonโs fashion show extravaganza Monday evening.
Michelle Obama and her brother to launch a podcast with weekly guests
Read full article: Michelle Obama and her brother to launch a podcast with weekly guestsMichelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, will host a new weekly podcast series starting this month featuring a special guest pulled from the world of entertainment, sports, health and business.
At Sacai, a masterclass in wrapping and reinvention on the Paris runway
Read full article: At Sacai, a masterclass in wrapping and reinvention on the Paris runwayChitose Abeโs latest collection for Sacai is a masterful evolution of her signature hybridization, where garments arenโt just wornโ they move, morph, and envelop.
Greek lawmaker attacks paintings in Athens' National Gallery, claiming they are offensive
Read full article: Greek lawmaker attacks paintings in Athens' National Gallery, claiming they are offensiveGreeceโs National Gallery says a Greek lawmaker attacked four paintings in an exhibition, including one he had previously criticized as offensive on religious grounds.
AI made its way to vineyards. Here's how the technology is helping make your wine
Read full article: AI made its way to vineyards. Here's how the technology is helping make your wineAs AI continues to grow, experts say that the wine industry is proof that businesses can integrate the technology efficiently to supplement labor without displacing a workforce.
Demna dials down theatrics for a more saleable vision of Balenciaga at Paris Fashion Week
Read full article: Demna dials down theatrics for a more saleable vision of Balenciaga at Paris Fashion WeekBalenciaga is no stranger to spectacle, but this season, Demna played a different gameโone of precision, control, and quiet defiance.
Andreas Kronthaler honors Westwood with a theatrical, rule-breaking vision at Paris Fashion Week
Read full article: Andreas Kronthaler honors Westwood with a theatrical, rule-breaking vision at Paris Fashion WeekAt Vivienne Westwoodโs fall show, Andreas Kronthaler sent a clear message: rebellion is alive and well.
On the Paris runway, Kenzoโs punk revival puts a British spin on streetwear
Read full article: On the Paris runway, Kenzoโs punk revival puts a British spin on streetwearAt Paris Fashion Week, Kenzoโs latest evolution trades its signature jungle prints for something sharper: punk-infused tailoring, underground energy, and a touch of British irreverence.
Streaming now: 'Moana 2,' John Mulaney, 'Confessions of Octomom,' Amanda Seyfried and 'Dope Thief'
Read full article: Streaming now: 'Moana 2,' John Mulaney, 'Confessions of Octomom,' Amanda Seyfried and 'Dope Thief'โMoana 2,โ the third-biggest movie box-office hit of 2024, and Amanda Seyfried playing a Philadelphia patrol officer fighting rampant opioid addiction in Peacock's โLong Bright Riverโ are some of this weekโs new streaming entertainment releases.
Why are clocks set forward in the spring? Thank wars, confusion and a hunger for sunlight
Read full article: Why are clocks set forward in the spring? Thank wars, confusion and a hunger for sunlightOnce again, most Americans will set their clocks forward by one hour this weekend, losing perhaps a bit of sleep but gaining more glorious sunlight in the evenings as the days warm into summer.
'Let the waltz begin!' Vienna's ball season has 18th century roots, but teens now go online to dance
Read full article: 'Let the waltz begin!' Vienna's ball season has 18th century roots, but teens now go online to danceFrom its 18th century roots, Viennaโs celebrated ball season has evolved and now involves teenagers learning to waltz by watching YouTube videos and ladies shedding their elbow-length gloves to better swipe on smartphones.
At the bobsled and skeleton world championships, some moms might make their way to the podium
Read full article: At the bobsled and skeleton world championships, some moms might make their way to the podiumThe latest addition to the list of amenities available to athletes at the bobsled and skeleton world championships is a room inside a lodge just down the hill from the finish line.
In tense relations with India, Pakistani TV dramas break down barriers that diplomacy often cannot
Read full article: In tense relations with India, Pakistani TV dramas break down barriers that diplomacy often cannotTens of millions of Pakistanis tune into homegrown soap operas every night, but they are also a hit in India.
Toys are expected to cost more by fall due to new US tariffs on Chinese imports
Read full article: Toys are expected to cost more by fall due to new US tariffs on Chinese importsAs toy inventors, toy manufacturers and buyers for stores that sell toys met for an annual trade show in New York last weekend, a topic besides which items were destined for holiday wish lists permeated the displays.
EXp Realty CEO expects US home sales will rise modestly this year and a more buyer-friendly market
Read full article: EXp Realty CEO expects US home sales will rise modestly this year and a more buyer-friendly marketElevated mortgage rates and rising home prices are freezing out many would-be buyers, and that's keeping the U.S. housing market in a years-long slump.
'Bear with me,' Trump says as both farmers and consumers brace for tariff effects
Read full article: 'Bear with me,' Trump says as both farmers and consumers brace for tariff effectsFarmers and meat producers across the U.S. can expect the new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China and the retaliation to hurt their bottom lines by billions of dollars if they stay in place a while.
Former Meta official's 'explosive' memoir about the social media giant to be published next week
Read full article: Former Meta official's 'explosive' memoir about the social media giant to be published next weekAn insider account being billed as an โexplosiveโ memoir about โseven critical yearsโ at Facebook/Meta will be published next week.
Courreges at Paris Fashion Week is a balance of concealment and exposure
Read full article: Courreges at Paris Fashion Week is a balance of concealment and exposureFrench fashion house Courrรจgesโ runway show is a study in contrastsโminimal yet bold, structured yet fluid, restrained yet expressive.
At Dior, Maria Grazia Chiuri riffs on ruffs, history and gender-bending elegance
Read full article: At Dior, Maria Grazia Chiuri riffs on ruffs, history and gender-bending eleganceThe past and present collided in a dreamlike spectacle at Diorโs fall 2025 show in Paris, where Maria Grazia Chiuri riffed on ruffsโboth literally and literarily.
Crowds cheer as runners with frying pans race to mark annual Pancake Day
Read full article: Crowds cheer as runners with frying pans race to mark annual Pancake DayRacers dressed as a skyscraper, beekeeper and a chest of drawers were among dozens of runners zipping around a central London square with a frying pan in hand to celebrate Shrove Tuesday, or โPancake Day.โ.
Pritzker Prize goes to Liu Jiakun of China, an architect who celebrates lives of ordinary citizens
Read full article: Pritzker Prize goes to Liu Jiakun of China, an architect who celebrates lives of ordinary citizensThe annual Pritzker Architecture Prize has been awarded to Liu Jiakun of China, who earned the fieldโs highest honor for โaffirming architecture that celebrates the lives of ordinary citizens.โ.
On a cold northern island, a mantra rises: 'Greenland is not for sale'
Read full article: On a cold northern island, a mantra rises: 'Greenland is not for sale'Greenlanders have been pushed into the global spotlight in the weeks since U.S. President Donald Trump said America could take over their Arctic homeland.