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MrBeast not quite in the bidding race for TikTok just yet, rep says

MrBeast not quite in the bidding race for TikTok just yet, rep says

By JAMES POLLARD, HALELUYA HADERO and WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS The Associated Press Jimmy Donaldson — better known online as MrBeast — isn’t in the TikTok bidding race just yet, according to a representative for the YouTube…

TikTok goes dark as US ban takes effect

TikTok goes dark as US ban takes effect

By HALELUYA HADERO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of TikTok users in the United States are no longer able to watch videos on the social media platform as a federal ban on the immensely popular…

‘Mr. Baseball’ Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer, dies at 90

‘Mr. Baseball’ Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer, dies at 90

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bob Uecker, who parlayed a forgettable playing career into a punch line for movie and TV appearances as “Mr. Baseball” and a Hall of Fame broadcasting tenure, has died. He was 90. The Milwaukee…

As Los Angeles burns, Hollywood’s Oscar season turns into a pledge drive

As Los Angeles burns, Hollywood’s Oscar season turns into a pledge drive

By JAKE COYLE and LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writers When the Palisades Fire broke out in Los Angeles last Tuesday, Hollywood’s awards season was in full swing. The Golden Globes had transpired less than 48 hours earlier and a series…

An albatross couple shares egg duty in this captivating low-drama reality show

An albatross couple shares egg duty in this captivating low-drama reality show

By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — It’s a reality show about a loving couple waiting to welcome their new arrival, watched by thousands of ardent fans. But the stars of Royal…

Peter Yarrow of folk-music trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86

Peter Yarrow of folk-music trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86

By JOHN ROGERS Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Peter Yarrow, the singer-songwriter best known as one-third of Peter, Paul and Mary, the folk-music trio whose impassioned harmonies transfixed millions as they lifted their voices in favor…