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Americans are exhausted by political news. TV ratings and a new AP-NORC poll show they're tuning out
Read full article: Americans are exhausted by political news. TV ratings and a new AP-NORC poll show they're tuning outA lot of Americans, after an intense presidential election campaign, are looking for a break in political news.
Mahomes throws for TD and runs for score as Chiefs beat Texans 27-19 to close in on No. 1 seed
Read full article: Mahomes throws for TD and runs for score as Chiefs beat Texans 27-19 to close in on No. 1 seedPatrick Mahomes threw for 260 yards and a touchdown while running for a score on his ailing ankle, and the Kansas City Chiefs took a big step toward securing the No. 1 seed in the playoffs with a 27-19 victory over the Houston Texans.
Younger generations swap tradition for self-expression with holiday decorations
Read full article: Younger generations swap tradition for self-expression with holiday decorationsWhether dressed in black, mimicking bare branches or decked out with enough bows for a Taylor Swift concert, the Christmas trees in some U.S. homes this year display an unconventional streak.
Teen charged in UK dance class stabbings pleads not guilty to murder
Read full article: Teen charged in UK dance class stabbings pleads not guilty to murderA teen charged with killing three girls and wounding 10 other people in a stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England this summer has had not guilty pleas entered for him in court.
AP's top music documentaries of 2024: Taylor Swift, ABBA, the Boss and more — and where to watch
Read full article: AP's top music documentaries of 2024: Taylor Swift, ABBA, the Boss and more — and where to watchHere are some of The Associated Press’ favorite music documentaries of the year — in no particular order — along with where to find them.
Mahomes throws 2 TD passes, leaves with ankle injury in Chiefs' 21-7 win. X-rays negative on star QB
Read full article: Mahomes throws 2 TD passes, leaves with ankle injury in Chiefs' 21-7 win. X-rays negative on star QBPatrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes before leaving with an ankle injury, Xavier Worthy ran for a score and the Kansas City Chiefs finally didn’t have to sweat out the final minutes with a 21-7 victory over the mistake-prone Cleveland Browns.
Taylor Swift makes surprise visit to Kansas City children's hospital
Read full article: Taylor Swift makes surprise visit to Kansas City children's hospitalTaylor Swift has made a surprise stop at a Kansas City children’s hospital, shocking parents and patients alike as she laughed with them, posed for photos and exchanged gifts.
Small businesses say cautious shoppers are seeking 'cozy' and 'festive' this holiday season
Read full article: Small businesses say cautious shoppers are seeking 'cozy' and 'festive' this holiday seasonWith a late Thanksgiving, the holiday shopping season is five days shorter than last year, and owners of small retail shops say that people have been quick to snap up holiday décor early, along with gifts for others and themselves.
Trump is named Time's Person of the Year and rings the New York Stock Exchange's opening bell
Read full article: Trump is named Time's Person of the Year and rings the New York Stock Exchange's opening bellPresident-elect Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange after being recognized by Time magazine as its person of the year.
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ends by shattering own record, grossing an estimated $2.2B, Pollstar says
Read full article: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ends by shattering own record, grossing an estimated $2.2B, Pollstar saysTaylor Swift’s Eras Tour brought in approximately $2.2 billion in its nearly two-year run, making it the highest-grossing tour of all time for a second year in a row.
The Associated Press’ top photos of 2024 from the US
Read full article: The Associated Press’ top photos of 2024 from the USIn 2024, U.S. photographers captured glimpses of humanity, ranging from a deeply divisive presidential election, to hurricanes and fires that ravaged communities, to campus protests over the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Taylor Swift 'Eras' tie-in book is a smash, selling more than 800,000 copies in first weekend
Read full article: Taylor Swift 'Eras' tie-in book is a smash, selling more than 800,000 copies in first weekendJust one retail chain was enough for Taylor Swift to have the top-selling book last week and the biggest publishing launch of 2024.
The end of an Eras tour approaches, marking a bittersweet moment for Taylor Swift fans
Read full article: The end of an Eras tour approaches, marking a bittersweet moment for Taylor Swift fansThe global phenomenon that is Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is coming to an end after the popstar performed more than 150 shows across five continents over nearly two years.
'Childless Cat Lady' Taylor Swift tops Yale list of 2024's most notable quotations
Read full article: 'Childless Cat Lady' Taylor Swift tops Yale list of 2024's most notable quotationsPop superstar Taylor Swift tops a list of 2024's most notable quotations compiled by Yale University, with her declaration that she's a “childless cat lady" while endorsing Kamala Harris for president.
Kendrick Lamar tops Apple Music's 2024 song chart and women make history
Read full article: Kendrick Lamar tops Apple Music's 2024 song chart and women make historyKendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” topped Apple Music’s global song chart in 2024 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes.
Taylor Swift spends Black Friday amid sea of red as boyfriend Travis Kelce's Chiefs face the Raiders
Read full article: Taylor Swift spends Black Friday amid sea of red as boyfriend Travis Kelce's Chiefs face the RaidersPop superstar Taylor Swift is spending Black Friday amid a sea of red to watch her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and the rest of the Kansas City Chiefs as they play the Las Vegas Raiders in a chilly matinee at Arrowhead Stadium.
Christmas TV movies are in their Taylor Swift era, with two Swift-inspired films airing this year
Read full article: Christmas TV movies are in their Taylor Swift era, with two Swift-inspired films airing this yearTwo of the new holiday movies coming to TV this season have a Taylor Swift connection that her fans would have no problem decoding.
Pop star Ed Sheeran helps favorite soccer team sign player before getting on stage with Taylor Swift
Read full article: Pop star Ed Sheeran helps favorite soccer team sign player before getting on stage with Taylor SwiftIt turns out British pop star Ed Sheeran is also good at recruiting soccer players.
Teen charged in UK dance class stabbings faces January trial
Read full article: Teen charged in UK dance class stabbings faces January trialA teen charged with killing three girls and wounding 10 other people in a stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England this summer is scheduled to go on trial early next year.
Queen Bey and Yale: The Ivy League university is set to offer a course on Beyoncé and her legacy
Read full article: Queen Bey and Yale: The Ivy League university is set to offer a course on Beyoncé and her legacyPop superstar Beyoncé and her expansive cultural legacy will be the subject of a new course next year at Yale University.
Taylor Swift wins big and Rita Ora pays tribute to Liam Payne at the MTV EMAs
Read full article: Taylor Swift wins big and Rita Ora pays tribute to Liam Payne at the MTV EMAsTaylor Swift came out top at the 2024 MTV EMAs, walking away with best artist, best U.S. act, best live act and best video for “Fortnight” (featuring Post Malone).
Taylor Swift watches Travis Kelce and the Chiefs play Buccaneers after wrapping US leg of Eras Tour
Read full article: Taylor Swift watches Travis Kelce and the Chiefs play Buccaneers after wrapping US leg of Eras TourPop superstar Taylor Swift returned to Arrowhead Stadium to see the Kansas City Chiefs and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Teen charged in UK dance class stabbings stays silent in court on new poison and terror charges
Read full article: Teen charged in UK dance class stabbings stays silent in court on new poison and terror chargesThe teen charged with killing three girls and wounding 10 other people in a stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class appeared in court to face new charges of possessing a deadly poison and a terror charge for possessing an al-Qaida manual.
Latin superstar Bad Bunny backs Harris for president after comedian's racist jokes at Trump event
Read full article: Latin superstar Bad Bunny backs Harris for president after comedian's racist jokes at Trump eventBad Bunny threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris Sunday by sharing a video of the Democratic presidential nominee shortly after a comedian at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally made crude jokes about Latinos and called Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage."
Judge blocks further sweeps of homeless camp in New Orleans ahead of Taylor Swift concerts
Read full article: Judge blocks further sweeps of homeless camp in New Orleans ahead of Taylor Swift concertsA judge in Louisiana has temporarily blocked further efforts by state officials to clear homeless encampments in New Orleans.
Before Taylor Swift show in New Orleans, a homeless encampment is forced to move
Read full article: Before Taylor Swift show in New Orleans, a homeless encampment is forced to moveLouisiana officials have begun moving a homeless encampment near the Superdome in New Orleans, days before three weekend concerts by Taylor Swift.
Taylor Swift is back to watch Travis Kelce and the Chiefs with Eras Tour soon to resume
Read full article: Taylor Swift is back to watch Travis Kelce and the Chiefs with Eras Tour soon to resumeTaylor Swift has returned to Arrowhead Stadium to see her boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs play the New Orleans Saints.
She defended 'El Chapo.' Now this lawyer is using her narco-fame to launch a music career
Read full article: She defended 'El Chapo.' Now this lawyer is using her narco-fame to launch a music careerMariel Colón spent years working as a defense lawyer for Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán while he faced trial in U.S. court.
Donna Kelce is making her film debut in 2 Hallmark movies — football-themed, of course
Read full article: Donna Kelce is making her film debut in 2 Hallmark movies — football-themed, of courseDonna Kelce is the latest family member to make her mark on the world of entertainment, cameoing in two upcoming Hallmark Christmas movies that are naturally football-themed.
Taylor Swift, fresh off the VMAs, back at Arrowhead to watch boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Chiefs
Read full article: Taylor Swift, fresh off the VMAs, back at Arrowhead to watch boyfriend Travis Kelce and the ChiefsTaylor Swift capped a busy week that included her endorsement of Kamala Harris for president and seven trophies from the MTV Video Music Awards by showing up at Arrowhead Stadium to watch the Kansas City Chiefs.
Taylor Swift wins big at MTV Video Music Awards, ties Beyoncé’s record and thanks Travis Kelce
Read full article: Taylor Swift wins big at MTV Video Music Awards, ties Beyoncé’s record and thanks Travis KelceTaylor Swift has won the biggest award at the MTV Video Music Awards — the trophy for video of the year for “Fortnight,” featuring Post Malone.
Taylor Swift shows up at Arrowhead Stadium to watch Travis Kelce, Chiefs face Ravens in NFL opener
Read full article: Taylor Swift shows up at Arrowhead Stadium to watch Travis Kelce, Chiefs face Ravens in NFL openerPop superstar Taylor Swift has returned to Arrowhead Stadium to watch her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and the rest of the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs open the NFL season against the Baltimore Ravens.
Travis Kelce's new racehorse Swift Delivery finishes 2nd as beaten favorite in Canada
Read full article: Travis Kelce's new racehorse Swift Delivery finishes 2nd as beaten favorite in CanadaA racehorse named Swift Delivery that three-time Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce bought into has finished second in its latest start.
‘Swifties for Kamala’ joins forces with Carole King and Elizabeth Warren to raise $142,000
Read full article: ‘Swifties for Kamala’ joins forces with Carole King and Elizabeth Warren to raise $142,000About 34,000 people joined the roughly two-hour call, which also featured Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York and Ed Markey of Massachusetts.
The plot to attack Taylor Swift's Vienna shows was intended to kill thousands, a CIA official says
Read full article: The plot to attack Taylor Swift's Vienna shows was intended to kill thousands, a CIA official saysThe suspects in the foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna earlier this month sought to kill “tens of thousands” of fans before the CIA discovered intelligence that disrupted the planning and led to arrests.
Did Taylor Swift create a new era for food bank donations?
Read full article: Did Taylor Swift create a new era for food bank donations?Since last March, Taylor Swift has donated the equivalent of hundreds of thousands of meals to help feed the growing number of Americans grappling with rising food and housing costs.
Taylor Swift calls cancellation of Vienna shows 'devastating' and explains her silence
Read full article: Taylor Swift calls cancellation of Vienna shows 'devastating' and explains her silenceTwo weeks after organizers scrubbed Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna amid a foiled terror plot, the singer issued her first statement on the cancellation.
Trump’s post of fake Taylor Swift endorsement is his latest embrace of AI-generated images
Read full article: Trump’s post of fake Taylor Swift endorsement is his latest embrace of AI-generated imagesFormer President Donald Trump has been active on his social accounts as Democrats gather for their convention in Chicago, but many of his posts don’t have much to do with reality.
Taylor Swift's Eras tour returns in London, with assist from Ed Sheeran, after foiled terror plot
Read full article: Taylor Swift's Eras tour returns in London, with assist from Ed Sheeran, after foiled terror plotTaylor Swift has made a triumphant return to the Eras Tour at London's Wembley Stadium with an assist from Ed Sheeran.
Lawyer for suspect in alleged plot against Taylor Swift concerts says allegations are exaggerated
Read full article: Lawyer for suspect in alleged plot against Taylor Swift concerts says allegations are exaggeratedA lawyer for the main suspect in an alleged plot to attack now-canceled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna says authorities’ presentation of the case is exaggerated and his client wouldn’t have been able to carry out plans the attorney described as “fantasies.”.
Man charged with attempted murder in stabbing of 11-year-old girl in a London tourism hot spot
Read full article: Man charged with attempted murder in stabbing of 11-year-old girl in a London tourism hot spotA man accused of stabbing an 11-year-old girl in London’s bustling theater district has been charged with attempted murder.
MTV Video Music Awards move back a day because of US presidential debate and will air on Sept. 11
Read full article: MTV Video Music Awards move back a day because of US presidential debate and will air on Sept. 11The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards have moved to a new date because of the forthcoming U.S. presidential debate.
Taylor Swift fans are devastated by canceled Eras Tour shows in Austria over apparent attack plot
Read full article: Taylor Swift fans are devastated by canceled Eras Tour shows in Austria over apparent attack plotTaylor Swift fans are devastated by the cancellations of three sold-out Eras Tour shows in Austria after authorities foiled an apparent plot for an attack in Vienna.
Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attack
Read full article: Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attackOrganizers of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this week called them off on Wednesday after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as the concerts as part of her Eras Tour.
What's behind the anti-immigrant violence that has exploded across Britain? Here's a look
Read full article: What's behind the anti-immigrant violence that has exploded across Britain? Here's a lookBritain has been convulsed by violence for the past week as crowds spouting anti-immigrant and Islamophobic slogans clashed with police.
UK police brace for more far-right protests as government warns of tough response
Read full article: UK police brace for more far-right protests as government warns of tough responseSeveral suspects arrested in violent protests that erupted after the fatal stabbing of three children in northwest England have appeared in court as officials brace for more clashes over the weekend.
Don't panic! Taylor Swift warned fans to expect sirens for WWII anniversary in Warsaw before concert
Read full article: Don't panic! Taylor Swift warned fans to expect sirens for WWII anniversary in Warsaw before concertTaylor Swift warned fans traveling to her first concert in Warsaw this week to not panic when they hear sirens marking a World War II anniversary.
Online misinformation fueled tensions over the stabbing attack in Britain that killed 3 children
Read full article: Online misinformation fueled tensions over the stabbing attack in Britain that killed 3 childrenWithin hours of a stabbing attack in northwest England that killed three young girls and wounded several more children, a false name of a supposed suspect was circulating on social media.
Travis Kelce picked as the top tight end in the AP’s NFL Top 5 rankings
Read full article: Travis Kelce picked as the top tight end in the AP’s NFL Top 5 rankingsAll the off-field attention that Travis Kelce generated last season while dating pop star Taylor Swift may have overshadowed his ability as a football player.
Meta's Oversight Board says deepfake policies need update and response to explicit image fell short
Read full article: Meta's Oversight Board says deepfake policies need update and response to explicit image fell shortMeta's Oversight Board says the company failed to take down an AI-generated intimate image of an Indian female public figure that violated its policies until the board got involved.
Eminem brings Taylor Swift's historic reign at No. 1 to an end, Stevie Wonder's record stays intact
Read full article: Eminem brings Taylor Swift's historic reign at No. 1 to an end, Stevie Wonder's record stays intactEminem’s 12th studio album, “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce),” has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, unseating Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department” after 12 weeks.
Taylor Swift brings out Travis Kelce at London Eras Tour date
Read full article: Taylor Swift brings out Travis Kelce at London Eras Tour dateTaylor Swift had a surprise for fans attending her Eras Tour at London’s Wembley Stadium on Sunday: her boyfriend and tight end for the Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce.
Taylor Swift kicks off UK Eras shows as some fans wonder if singer is ready to say 'So long, London'
Read full article: Taylor Swift kicks off UK Eras shows as some fans wonder if singer is ready to say 'So long, London'Taylor Swift fans enjoy parsing the singer-songwriter’s lyrics for references to her romantic life and insights into her state of her mind.
PHOTOS: Taylor Swift kicks off European leg of Eras Tour, adds 'The Tortured Poets Department' songs
Read full article: PHOTOS: Taylor Swift kicks off European leg of Eras Tour, adds 'The Tortured Poets Department' songsIn her first Eras Tour concert since the release of “The Tortured Poets Department,” Taylor Swift shook up her setlist.