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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Musicians of the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Philadelphia Orchestra Association have ratified a collective bargaining agreement calling for minimum salaries to increase by 15.8% over three years. The deal with Local 77 of the American Federation of Musicians covers Sept. 11 this year through Sept. 13, 2026. Increases in the agreement include 6% in the first year, 4.5% in the second and 4.5% in the third. The agreement replaces a four-year contract that expired Sept. 10. The union says the deal requires management to increase the number of musicians hired each year.

What’s in a game? ‘Dear England’ probes the nation through the lens of its soccer team

LONDON (AP) — Outside of families, few relationships are as intense as those between sports teams and their fans. In the case of England’s bond with its national team, it’s not always been healthy. James Graham’s play “Dear England” looks at the state of the nation through the ups and downs of England’s men’s soccer team. The play stars Joseph Fiennes as coach Gareth Southgate, who has transformed the team’s attitude and image since taking the helm in 2016. Graham says he wants to use soccer “to make sense of the national moment.” The show was a hit at the National Theatre earlier this year and has just opened in London’s West End. It runs until January.

Visitors tour New Mexico atomic site in likely record attendance fueled by ‘Oppenheimer’ fanfare

WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M. (AP) — Visitors have lined to tour the southern New Mexico site where the world’s first atomic bomb was detonated. Officials believe they could see a record turnout Saturday at the tour of the Trinity Site amid ongoing fanfare surrounding Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film, “Oppenheimer.” The site is usually closed to the public because of its proximity to activity at White Sands Missile Range. It was opened Saturday for the second open house of the year. Officials say the wait could be up to two hours. No more than 5,000 people are expected to make it within the window between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.

UK stage and screen star Haydn Gwynne dies at 66 after cancer diagnosis

LONDON (AP) — British stage and screen start Haydn Gwynne has died at 66 after being diagnosed with cancer. Gwynne’s agent Alex Irwin said she died in a London hospital early Friday, “surrounded by her beloved sons, close family and friends.” Gwynne had her breakout role as a harried television news producer in 1990s sitcom “Drop the Dead Donkey.” She also starred in TV medical drama “Peak Practice,” played Queen Camilla in royal satire “The Windsors” and appeared in “The Crown.” Her many stage roles included Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher opposite Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II in “The Audience.” She was nominated for Olivier and Tony awards for playing a dance teacher in the musical “Billy Elliot”

Illinois government employee fired after posting antisemitic comments on social media

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An employee with the Illinois comptroller’s office has been fired after she posted antisemitic comments on social media during an exchange about the latest Israel-Hamas war. A spokesperson for Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said in a statement Thursday that the employee was “immediately fired” after she admitted to some of the posts. The Chicago Tribune reports the comments were part of an Instagram exchange of insults with another user. Social media postings identified the employee as Sarah Chowdhury, who worked as a legal counsel for the comptroller’s office. She also resigned as head of the South Asian Bar Association of Chicago.

Italian Premier Meloni announces separation from partner, father of daughter

ROME (AP) — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has announced that she is separating from her partner and the father of her young daughter after nearly a decade together. In a statement posted Friday on social media, Meloni says her relationship with Andrea Giambruno has ended. She said their paths had diverged “for some time.” The announcement came after Giambruno, an on-air television personality, was caught on audio seemingly making lewd remarks to a colleague.

Britney Spears’ book ‘The Woman In Me’ makes private details public, and public events personal

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spear’s highly anticipated memoir “The Woman in Me” will be released Tuesday. In it, the pop superstar gives her personal take on events that have made headlines for decades. They include her relationship with Justin Timberlake and the emotional challenges of an abortion and painful breakup. The Associated Press obtained a copy of the book Thursday. The book also discusses the custody fight with ex-husband Kevin Federline that helped lead to a public meltdown that would end with the courts, and her father, taking control of her life. There is plenty of positivity in “The Woman in Me” too, including discussions of the origins of her hits and a dedication to her two sons.

What’s that bar band playing ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’? Oh, it’s the Rolling Stones!

NEW YORK (AP) — The Rolling Stones celebrated the release of their first collection of new original songs in 18 years with a club gig in Manhattan before a few hundred invited guests. The rock legends performed seven songs Thursday, four of them from the new “Hackney Diamonds” disc. The album is out Friday. But they had time for a few favorites. “You might be familiar with this one,” singer Mick Jagger said before Keith Richards began the opening riff to “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” instantly trumping the thousands of bar band versions attempted in the 55 years since its release. Only this time, the band at the bar was the Rolling Stones.

Spirit Airlines cancels dozens of flights to inspect some of its planes. Disruptions will last days

Spirit Airlines is canceling about 100 flights because it’s pulling some planes out of service for inspections. Spirit isn’t saying why it’s inspecting the planes, but it says disruptions will last for several days. By Friday afternoon, Spirit had canceled more than 10% of its flights for the day, according to tracking service FlightAware. Spirit says customers should check the status of their flight before going to the airport.

Marlon Wayans says he is being unfairly prosecuted after being racially targeted by gate agent

DENVER (AP) — Actor and comedian Marlon Wayans says he is being unfairly being prosecuted for disturbing the peace over a dispute with an airline employee he claims targeted him because of his race. Wayans’ attorneys made the allegations in a court filing on Thursday asking for the case stemming from a luggage dispute at Denver’s airport to be dismissed. Police have said Wayans was cited for disturbing the peace, a municipal violation, in June. His lawyers say he consolidated his three bags to two but was still not allowed to fly even though many white passengers were allowed on with three bags and oversized luggage.