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The Singles’ Day shopping festival loses its shine under China’s lagging economy

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Alcohol-free beer is gaining popularity, even at Oktoberfest

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‘The Life of Chuck’ wins the Toronto Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award

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Luca Guadagnino and Daniel Craig present ‘Queer’ to Venice Film Festival

VENICE, Italy — VENICE, Italy (AP) — Venice Film Festival regular Luca Guadagnino is back on…

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ prepares to open 81st Venice Film Festival

VENICE, Italy — The 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival is kicking off in Hollywood…