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Zahara, a South African Music Icon, Dies at 36

A self-taught guitarist who sang in English and Xhosa, she was a prominent figure in contemporary Afro-soul known for her heartfelt voice.

SmileDirectClub Shuts Down, Months After Filing for Bankruptcy

The telehealth company, which sold teeth alignment devices to two million customers, was unprofitable and had been criticized by medical groups.

Twitch Will Shut Down Its Streaming Platform in South Korea

Twitch, once popular among South Korean gamers, will shut its business there in February.

Trouble in China Pushes Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Into Bear Market

The Hang Seng Index has fallen more than 20 percent from its recent high, as investors grow more pessimistic about China’s post-pandemic recovery.

Dylan Mulvaney Speaks Out After Backlash Against Bud Light

Dylan Mulvaney has faced stalking and personal attacks since featuring Bud Light on her social media in April, she said, adding that the beer maker...

Madonna Hospitalized with Infection, Postpones Tour

The 64-year-old pop icon was hospitalized for several days and remains under medical care, her agent said. A new start date for her tour has...

Man Is Sentenced in $9 Million Cow Manure Ponzi Scheme

Raymond Brewer defrauded investors by falsely telling them he was building machines that could convert cow manure into biogas, federal prosecutors said.

Wells Fargo to Pay $1 Billion to Settle Lawsuit by Shareholders

A group of plaintiffs had claimed that the bank misled investors about its progress in cleaning up after a sham accounts scandal a decade ago.

Fox News-Dominion Lawsuit Settlement: What to Know

The 11th-hour deal saved Fox a potentially lengthy legal tangle, though it still faces other lawsuits over its coverage of false claims about the 2020...

In K-Pop’s Quest for Global Growth, Korean Fans Feel Cast Aside

A bidding war for a K-pop label — a deal with global ramifications for the genre — has left listeners in its home market questioning their relevance.