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Limp Bizkit band members say bass player Sam Rivers has died

Limp Bizkit band members say bass player Sam Rivers has died

By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press Sam Rivers, the bass player in the nu metal band Limp Bizkit, died on Saturday, according to social media posts by his band mates. The band did not disclose where…

Thieves strike Louvre in brazen jewel heist as the world’s most visited museum shuts

Thieves strike Louvre in brazen jewel heist as the world’s most visited museum shuts

By THOMAS ADAMSON Associated Press PARIS (AP) — In a brazen, seven-minute strike, thieves used a basket lift to reach the Louvre on Sunday morning and, as tourists were already inside, forced a window, smashed…

Meta adds parental controls for AI-teen interactions

Meta adds parental controls for AI-teen interactions

By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Meta is adding parental controls for kids’ interactions with artificial intelligence chatbots — including the ability to turn off one-on-one chats with AI characters altogether — beginning early next…

Jason Momoa worked with a coach to speak Hawaiian authentically in ‘Chief of War’

Jason Momoa worked with a coach to speak Hawaiian authentically in ‘Chief of War’

By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Jason Momoa drove a vintage pickup along a winding country road in Hawaii, a tattooed arm dangling out the window and Metallica blasting. “POO’-ah-LEE’,” he said. His passenger…

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss who captivated audiences with his elaborate makeup and smoke-filled guitar, died Thursday. He was 74. Frehley died…

Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content

Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content

By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission, Meta announced on Tuesday. This…