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AI-powered Mayflower, beset with glitch, returns to England

AI-powered Mayflower, beset with glitch, returns to England

PLYMOUTH, England (AP) — The Mayflower had a few false starts before its trailblazing sea voyage to America more than 400 years ago. Now, its artificial intelligence-powered namesake is having some glitches of its own.
Parkas are the new handbag: Moose Knuckles plots growth with luxury market veteran

Parkas are the new handbag: Moose Knuckles plots growth with luxury market veteran

He describes the luxury apparel market as a three-legged stool: Handbags, footwear and – the up-and-comer – outerwear. It’s that last leg that has industry veteran Victor Luis investing in Canadian upscale parka and sportswear brand Moose Knuckles.
UK retail sales dip as lockdown easing allows socializing

UK retail sales dip as lockdown easing allows socializing

LONDON (AP) — Retail sales in Britain slipped back in May as people ventured out to spend money at restaurants and pubs following the easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions, official figures showed Friday.
Rapper IDK to launch music business program at Harvard

Rapper IDK to launch music business program at Harvard

NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper IDK is launching a music business program at Harvard University for students of color.
Black Americans laud Juneteenth holiday, say more work ahead

Black Americans laud Juneteenth holiday, say more work ahead

WASHINGTON (AP) — Black Americans rejoiced after President Joe Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday, but some said that, while they appreciated the recognition at a time of racial reckoning in America, more is needed to change policies that disadv
Italy to require 5-day quarantines for travelers from UK

Italy to require 5-day quarantines for travelers from UK

ROME (AP) — Starting Monday, Italy is requiring people who arrive from Britain to do five days of quarantine as well as take a COVID-19 swab test.
Can we talk? Gannett promotes effort at bridging gaps

Can we talk? Gannett promotes effort at bridging gaps

NEW YORK (AP) — The conversation between Brian Roy and Brian Webb felt, at first, like a blind date. In the same way, the people who brought them together hope that it's the start of something.
Amanda Kloots hopes people don't forget COVID-19 devastation

Amanda Kloots hopes people don't forget COVID-19 devastation

NEW YORK (AP) — As COVID-19 restrictions lift in the U.S., many are reacquainting with friends and loved ones, attending parties, booking vacations and celebrating a return to normal.
AP-NORC poll: Many Americans resuming pre-virus activities

AP-NORC poll: Many Americans resuming pre-virus activities

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Many Americans are relaxing precautions taken during the COVID-19 pandemic and resuming everyday activities, even as some worry that coronavirus-related restrictions were hastily lifted, a new poll shows.
Rare poached cacti found in Italy sent home to native Chile

Rare poached cacti found in Italy sent home to native Chile

ROME (AP) — Armed with a search warrant, Italy’s police wildlife unit entered the house of a suspected cactus trafficker, finding over 1,000 rare cacti poached from Chile's Atacama Desert in a locked room.
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