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Pope reverses Benedict, reimposes restrictions on Latin Mass

by NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press July 16, 2021July 16, 2021

Pope Francis says he took the action because Pope Benedict XVI’s reform had become a source of division in the church and been exploited by Catholics opposed to the Second Vatican Council.

Arts & Entertainment, Business

Video games coming to Netflix? Latest hiring offers a clue

by MICHAEL LIEDTKE Associated Press July 15, 2021July 15, 2021

Adding video games would give Netflix another way to build on the nearly 208 million subscribers that it had at the end of March.

Arts & Entertainment

Anarchy in UK court? Ex-Sex Pistols sue singer Johnny Rotten

by Associated Press July 15, 2021July 15, 2021

Guitarist Steve Jones and drummer Paul Cook are suing for the right to use the band’s songs in an upcoming television series.

Arts & Entertainment

Chip and Joanna Gaines step up to help lead a new TV network

by ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press July 15, 2021July 15, 2021

The shows will vary from Atlanta-based farmer Jamila Norman helping families transform their outdoor spaces to designer Brian Patrick Flynn beautifying interior spaces.

Arts & Entertainment, Do This

Press Play: Listen to ‘Take Me To The Pilot’ by Kris Rodgers and the Dirty Gems

by Aimsel Ponti July 15, 2021July 15, 2021

The track is a cover of an Elton John song.

Animals, Maine, News

Animal welfare officers seize 20 horses, other animals from Sanford farm

by Diego Lasarte July 15, 2021July 15, 2021

A state official says the animals, which include 11 chickens, two pigs, six dogs and six cats, were not abused, but were not getting the care they need.

Arts & Entertainment

Britney Spears’ new attorney says father must step aside

by ANDREW DALTON Associated Press July 14, 2021July 14, 2021

An attorney of Spears’ choosing was appointed to represent the pop star in her conservatorship, after a hearing in which the singer tearfully spoke about the case’s impact on her life.