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Yale President Peter Salovey to step down next year with plans to return to full-time faculty
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Yale University President Peter Salovey, who has led the Ivy…
Arrest made in attempted break-in at home of UFC president Dana White
LEVANT, Maine (AP) — Police in Maine arrested a 23-year-old on charges of attempting to…
‘Breaking Bad’ stars reunite on picket line to call for studios to resume negotiations with actors
CULVER CITY, Calif. (AP) — The cast of “Breaking Bad” has reunited to call upon…
Retired Giants catcher Buster Posey goes back to school to complete his degree from Florida State
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Buster Posey is going back to school at age 36. No,…
Hollywood’s working class turns to nonprofit funds to make ends meet during the strike
NEW YORK (AP) — Shawn Batey was sweating in the August sun on the 100th…
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: Aug. 25 The Washington Post…
Why you can’t get ‘Planet of the Bass,’ the playful ’90s Eurodance parody, out of your head
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The year is 2023, but it might as well be 1997.…
A Hong Kong language group shuts down after police allege one of its essays breached security laws
HONG KONG (AP) — A group that promotes the Cantonese language shut down Monday after…
What to stream this weekend: Adam Sandler, ‘Star Wars: Ahsoka,’ Tim McGraw and ‘Honor Among Thieves’
Tim McGraw roars back with “Standing Room Only” and the “Mandalorian” spin-off “Star Wars: Ahsoka”…
‘Dune: Part Two’ release postponed to 2024 as actors strike lingers
NEW YORK (AP) — The release of “Dune: Part Two,” one of the fall’s most…
Silk Laundry, Section 35 among Canadian Arts & Fashion Award nominees
TORONTO – The timeless designs of Silk Laundry and streetwear by Indigenous-owned brand Section 35…
Journalism has seen a substantial rise in philanthropic spending over the past 5 years, a study says
NEW YORK (AP) — There has been a “substantial” increase in philanthropic spending for journalism…
Music Review: Big Thief’s Buck Meek delivers from high on the ear-friendly ‘Haunted Mountain’
Buck Meek, “Haunted Mountain” (4AD) Buck Meek, the stellar guitarist of Big Thief, is out…
Fall books: Britney and Barbra’s memoirs are among major releases, but political books are fewer
NEW YORK (AP) — One year ahead of the 2024 election, don’t expect many new…
Movie Review: ‘Bottoms’ is a gonzo gay high-school comedy that comes out on top
The rites and rituals of the raunchy high-school comedy can be as prescribed as a…
Minnesota governor names first Black chief justice of state Supreme Court, Natalie Hudson
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday promoted Natalie Hudson to become chief justice…
Movie Review: Filmmakers behind biopic ‘Golda,’ starring Helen Mirren, get lost in a swirl of smoke
Golda Meir was many things — modern Israel’s first and only female head of government…
Workers in Disney World district criticize DeSantis appointees’ decision to eliminate free passes
Employees of Walt Disney World’s governing district on Wednesday confronted new board members appointed by…
Fake Arizona rehab centers scam Native Americans far from home, officials warn during investigations
PHOENIX (AP) — Autumn Nelson said she was seeking help for alcohol addiction last spring…
New president of Ohio State will be Walter ‘Ted’ Carter Jr., a higher education and military leader
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State University named a veteran higher education leader with extensive…
LeLacheur back as interim president, CEO of Edmonton Elks
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Elks’ board of governors created a list of more than 20…
Return of live shows after COVID closures revived performing arts industry: StatCan
A new report from Statistics Canada says the return of live shows and events after…
Local news is a calling for ex-BBC reporter informing N.W.T. and beyond about fires
As thousands of terrified people packed up their belongings last week after an evacuation order…
Free Disney World passes are latest front in war between Disney and DeSantis appointees
Already involved in two lawsuits with Disney, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees to a board that…