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‘Kisses yes, Bezos No,’ protesters say, as Bezos wedding bonanza stirs controversy in Venice

‘Kisses yes, Bezos No,’ protesters say, as Bezos wedding bonanza stirs controversy in Venice

VENICE, Italy (AP) — Hundreds of protesters marched through Venice's central streets on Saturday to say “No” to billionaire Jeff Bezos , his bride and their much-awaited wedding extravaganza , which reached its third and final day amid celebrity-crow
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DHL Express Canada workers ratify new agreement, move to end strike and lockout

DHL Express Canada workers ratify new agreement, move to end strike and lockout

TORONTO — Canada's largest private sector union says a three-week lockout and strike at DHL Express Canada is ending after workers ratified a new agreement.
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Hudson's Bay landlords don't want Liu to move in, but retailer still has a shot

Hudson's Bay landlords don't want Liu to move in, but retailer still has a shot

TORONTO — A group of Hudson's Bay's landlords don't want to transfer about two dozen leases to British Columbia billionaire Ruby Liu, but the department store still has a chance to get its way.
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At Hermès, woven leather and quiet confidence set the tone for Paris menswear

At Hermès, woven leather and quiet confidence set the tone for Paris menswear

PARIS (AP) — While much of Paris Fashion Week chased spectacle, Hermès chose a different path.
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Feds order Chinese tech firm to close Canadian operations over national security

Feds order Chinese tech firm to close Canadian operations over national security

The federal government has ordered a Chinese maker of surveillance camera systems to shutter its Canadian business and leave the country over national security concerns.
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Irish rap group Kneecap plays for a big Glastonbury crowd despite criticism

Irish rap group Kneecap plays for a big Glastonbury crowd despite criticism

PILTON, England (AP) — Irish-language rap group Kneecap gave an impassioned performance for tens of thousands of fans on Saturday at the Glastonbury Festival despite criticism by British politicians and a terror charge for one of the trio.
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These are the celebs who are attending Jeff Bezos’ Venice wedding

These are the celebs who are attending Jeff Bezos’ Venice wedding

VENICE, Italy (AP) — The Venice wedding bonanza of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos reached its third and final day Saturday after the couple tied the knot a day earlier in front of around 200 celebrity guests in a secluded area of
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At 100, this globetrotting Catholic priest still bakes pies, enjoys opera and celebrates daily Mass

At 100, this globetrotting Catholic priest still bakes pies, enjoys opera and celebrates daily Mass

BLUE BELL, Pa. (AP) — Throughout his remarkable lifetime, the Rev. James Kelly has baptized thousands of people, married thousands more, ministered to the sick in hospitals, and traveled the world extensively.
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How to protect yourself from ticks year-round

How to protect yourself from ticks year-round

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ticks can be active in any season and it's important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you've been outside hiking, gardening or enjoying nature.
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Rei Kawakubo redefines men's suits with radical designs at Paris Fashion Week

Rei Kawakubo redefines men's suits with radical designs at Paris Fashion Week

PARIS (AP) — Rei Kawakubo , the ever-restless force behind Comme des Garçons , delivered a characteristically unpredictable twist on men’s tailoring, dismantling the traditional suit and remaking it in her own radical image.
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