

Mike Ives
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USPS Proposes Another Stamp Price Increase
If a regulatory body approves, a nearly 8 percent rise in postage will take effect in July. It would be the latest of several price...

‘Peetah’ Morgan of Reggae Band Morgan Heritage Dies at 46
Known as “Peetah,” he and other children of the singer Denroy Morgan formed the group Morgan Heritage in the 1990s.

Elon Musk Says SpaceX Has Switched Incorporation to Texas
The billionaire said his private rocket company was reincorporating from Delaware, where he recently lost a case over his pay package as head of Tesla.

Melinda Wilson, Wife of Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, Dies at 77
Ms. Wilson’s relationship with her husband, a co-founder of the Beach Boys, was portrayed in the 2014 film “Love & Mercy.”

Sophie Turner’s Custody Lawsuit Against Joe Jonas is Dismissed
The English actress sued the American musician weeks after they announced their split, saying he had prevented their two children from returning to Britain.

Apple Watch Sales to Resume, for Now
The company pulled two watches from stores after losing a patent case, but an appeals court temporarily paused enforcement of that ruling while the legal...

Rob Reiner Teases Details of ‘Spinal Tap’ Sequel
Speaking on a podcast this week, the director said Paul McCartney and Elton John will appear in the film, among other real musical stars.

Tracy Chapman’s ‘Fast Car’ Named Song of the Year at 2023 CMAs
Ms. Chapman is the first Black songwriter to receive the honor from the Country Music Awards. Her 1988 hit reached a new generation of fans...

Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Is Leaving Seattle for Miami
The Amazon founder has lived in Seattle since 1994. He said he was returning to Miami, where he attended high school, in part to be...

Aaron Spears, Drummer for Usher and Ariana Grande, Dies at 47
He received a Grammy nomination for Usher’s 2004 album “Confessions” and played on tracks by Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga and many other major pop musicians.