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Mojo Nixon, Who Mixed Roots and Punk Rock, Dies at 66

His satirical songs included “Elvis is Everywhere” and “Destroy All Lawyers.” He called himself “a rabble-rouser who does humorous social commentary within a rock-and-roll setting.”

Ana Ofelia Murguía, Mexican Actress and Voice in Disney’s ‘Coco,’ Dies, 90

Her 60-year career in film, television and theater “marked an entire era” and made her one of Mexico’s most acclaimed actresses.

Writers’ Strike Ends With Tentative Deal: What Happens Next

Before Hollywood gets fully back to work, writers need to vote on the tentative agreement, and talks between companies and striking actors must restart.

Australian Workers at Three Energy Plants Halt Work

The labor action at liquefied natural gas plants, responsible for about 6 percent of the world’s supply of the fuel, came as talks over pay...

Twitter Reinstates Suspended Accounts of Several Journalists

The brief bans, which came after Elon Musk had suggested the journalists were violating Twitter’s rules on personal privacy, had alarmed free-speech advocates.

New Crack in Apple’s Armor as Dozens Strike at Its Stores in Australia

The uprising will be of keen interest in the U.S., where a second Apple store voted to unionize last week.

Lachlan Murdoch Sues Australian News Site Crikey

The news outlet Crikey challenged the younger Murdoch in an open letter, saying it wanted to make the dispute a test case for Australia’s strict...

Australia’s (Brief) Idea to Ease Supply Chains: Juvenile Forklift Drivers

A proposal, and the rapid retreat that followed, both elicited waggish mockery and highlighted a serious economic problem.

Novak Djokovic's Legal Options Are Narrow

A second appeal of his canceled visa to enter Australia faces tougher hurdles and less chance of success.