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The zinc roof restorers of Paris now have UNESCO Cultural Heritage recognition

The zinc roof restorers of Paris now have UNESCO Cultural Heritage recognition

PARIS (AP) — From before sunrise to after sunset, in slippery winters and scorching summers, the roof restorers of Paris toil away, replacing the zinc sheets that help define the city’s famous skyline.
Japan's famous sake joins UNESCO's cultural heritage list, a boost to brewers and enthusiasts

Japan's famous sake joins UNESCO's cultural heritage list, a boost to brewers and enthusiasts

LUQUE, Paraguay (AP) — Sake is perhaps more Japanese than the world-famous sushi. It's brewed in centuries-old mountaintop warehouses, savored in the country’s pub-like izakayas, poured during weddings and served slightly chilled for special toasts.
Taylor Swift 'Eras' tie-in book is a smash, selling more than 800,000 copies in first week

Taylor Swift 'Eras' tie-in book is a smash, selling more than 800,000 copies in first week

NEW YORK (AP) — Just one retail chain was enough for Taylor Swift to have the top-selling book last week and the biggest opening week of 2024. According to Circana, Swift's “Eras Tour Book” sold 814,000 copies over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Taylor Swift 'Eras' tie-in book is a smash, selling more than 800,000 copies in first week

Taylor Swift 'Eras' tie-in book is a smash, selling more than 800,000 copies in first week

NEW YORK (AP) — Just one retail chain was enough for Taylor Swift to have the top-selling book last week and the biggest opening week of 2024. According to Circana, Swift's “Eras Tour Book” sold 814,000 copies over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Early-rising Taylor Swift fans wait for hours in Vancouver for concert gear

Early-rising Taylor Swift fans wait for hours in Vancouver for concert gear

VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift fans were up before the sun in Vancouver to snag some coveted shirts, bags and sweaters to mark her record-breaking Eras Tour.
Pete Hegseth's mother says The New York Times made 'threats' by asking her to comment on a story

Pete Hegseth's mother says The New York Times made 'threats' by asking her to comment on a story

To The New York Times, it was a standard journalistic practice done in the name of fairness — asking someone involved in a story for comment. To the mother of the nominee for secretary of defense, it constituted a threat.
Music Review: Blackpink K-pop star Rosé's debut solo album 'Rosie' is heartfelt, but slightly sleepy

Music Review: Blackpink K-pop star Rosé's debut solo album 'Rosie' is heartfelt, but slightly sleepy

Rosé, the nightingale of the massively popular Korean girl group Blackpink, has flown the nest and launched her first solo album “Rosie.” She’s the first of the awesome foursome to release a full-length solo record, and in English at that.
Japan's famous sake joins UNESCO's cultural heritage list, a boost to brewers and enthusiasts

Japan's famous sake joins UNESCO's cultural heritage list, a boost to brewers and enthusiasts

LUQUE, Paraguay (AP) — Sake is perhaps more Japanese than the world-famous sushi. It's brewed in centuries-old mountaintop warehouses, savored in the country’s pub-like izakayas, poured during weddings and served slightly chilled for special toasts.
Review: In ‘Unstoppable,’ an inspirational, if formulaic sports drama about a wrestler with one leg

Review: In ‘Unstoppable,’ an inspirational, if formulaic sports drama about a wrestler with one leg

Anthony Robles’ story seems almost tailor made for a Hollywood film. Born with only one leg, his right, he overcame the prejudices of those around him and his own physical limitations to become a champion wrestler.
Venezuelan pop band that embraced Maduro's opponent cancels tour after his criticism of its lyrics

Venezuelan pop band that embraced Maduro's opponent cancels tour after his criticism of its lyrics

MIAMI (AP) — One of Venezuela's most popular bands canceled its homecoming tour after President Nicolas Maduro criticized the group for what he said were sexist lyrics — a lashing out that many said was an attack by the leftist leader over the band's