An actor who was rehearsing in the toilet of a French train was quizzed by police as a possible terrorist threat after a guard overheard the words “weapon” and “gun”, transport authorities said. The 35-year-old…
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Top S. Korean cinema chain threatens Netflix film boycott
A top South Korean cinema chain said Thursday it would not screen a Netflix-backed blockbuster if the US streaming giant insists on releasing the film online simultaneously. The movie, “Okja,” directed by South Korean director…
In US, diamonds are a millennial’s best friend
Diamonds are making a comeback in America as more millennials fall for crystals long associated with “eternal” love. US diamond demand hit $40 billion in 2016, up 4.4 percent from the prior year and comprising…
Apple wants to rock the market with HomePod, faces challenges
Apple’s new HomePod speaker may be music to the ears of its loyal fans, but how much it can crank up volume in the smart speaker market remains to be heard. Apple unveiled its long-awaited…
George and Amal Clooney welcome birth of twins
First-time parents George and Amal Clooney welcomed their twin babies, Ella and Alexander, on Tuesday morning in London, the actor’s publicist said. “This morning Amal and George welcomed Ella and Alexander Clooney into their lives,”…
Parents’ nasty split harms kids’ health for decades: study
When children live through a contentious divorce or separation by their parents, the fallout appears to harm their health for decades, even into adulthood, researchers said Monday. The study involved 201 healthy adults who agreed…
Owner of largest Star Wars memorabilia collection robbed
The owner of the largest collection of Star Wars memorabilia said on Monday a longtime friend had robbed him of more than 100 items, including rare vintage US and foreign carded action figures. Steve Sansweet,…
‘Wonder Woman’ muscles in on the men, dominating US box office
It took a long time for Wonder Woman to get her due. Long after such male characters as Superman, Batman, Iron Man and even Aquaman and Ant-Man made the leap from comic books to the…
Beyond kebabs: Turkish cuisine seeks place at the table
In a bid to banish stereotypes of late-night greasy fast food, Turkish chefs are trying to burnish their image by showcasing the culinary riches the country has to offer. A new breed of cooks has…
‘One Love Manchester’: Stars join Ariana Grande at Manchester benefit concert
US pop star Ariana Grande announced Tuesday she would return to Manchester to headline a star-studded benefit concert for the victims of the deadly attack on her show last week. Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Katy Perry,…