Brazilian music legend Sérgio Mendes dies at 83
The Grammy-winning musician, whose hit “Mas Que Nada” helped make him a global ambassador for Brazilian music, died after months battling the effects of long COVID.
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The latest jobs data provides a really confusing picture. Here are 4 things to know
There was both good news — and bad news — in the latest jobs report, providing an unclear picture as the Federal Reserve weighs how much to cut interest rates.
South Korea investigates Telegram over alleged sexual deepfakes
South Korea is investigating sexually abusive deepfakes allegedly shared on the messaging platform Telegram. Officials say the company is complying and has removed some content.
8-year-old tames (wooden) lion in Queens, New York
Maykol Fares embarked on a perilous journey to ask for asylum in the U.S. Now he faces a new test of courage: the merry-go-round.
'We want answers': Hundreds of families in limbo after China ends overseas adoptions
Families from the U.S. and around the world had been waiting years to meet the boy or girl they were set to adopt from China. This week, they learned that China is no longer allowing international adoptions.
Red Lobster off the hook? Federal judge approves restructuring plan
The restaurant chain announced Thursday that it received approval for its Chapter 11 plan, offering a glimmer of good news for the business, which has faced a series of struggles.
Drugmakers say obesity medicine shortages are easing, but patients struggle to fill prescriptions
The drug companies behind blockbuster weight loss and diabetes treatments have signaled that supply problems could soon be over, but many patients still have trouble getting the medicines.
Beetlejuice is back, in a supernatural screwball sequel
Director Tim Burton seems more interested in updating than duplicating his 1988 hit. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice demonstrates affection for the characters and genuine curiosity in how they’re doing now.
A French woman whose husband is accused of inviting men to rape her testifies in court
Gisèle Pélicot detailed the horror of discovering that her former spouse had systematically filmed the dozens of suspected rapes — storing thousands of images that police investigators later found.
Whatever happened to ... the Gaza neurosurgeon who faced a wrenching decision
Husam Abukhedeir, the chief neurosurgeon at Al-Shifa Hospital, helped the injured, watched many die, including his sister, then knew what he had to do to protect his family. How is he faring today?