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REVIEW: ‘Echoes of Wisdom’ delivers, but Zelda’s hero turn lacks spark
When Nintendo released “The Legend of Zelda” in 1986, the title character was barely an…
Visual effects, animation studios unite to convince Quebec for better tax deal
MONTREAL — Visual effects and animation companies are uniting to strike a better deal with…
‘Not impossible’: Facebook whistleblower Haugen talks protecting kids on social media
TORONTO — Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen feels “extremely hopeful” about society’s ability to push social…
Greek singer Marinella is in stable but critical condition after collapsing during a concert
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Popular Greek singer Marinella was in stable but critical condition in…
Sen. Raphael Warnock is working on children’s book inspired by the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000
NEW YORK (AP) — Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia is working on a children’s book…
The Cure announces a new album and releases its first new song in 16 years, ‘Alone’
NEW YORK (AP) — Goths, rejoice: At long last, The Cure has released new music.…
Hoda Kotb says she is leaving NBC’s ‘Today’ show early next year
NEW YORK (AP) — Hoda Kotb, a fixture at NBC for more than two decades,…
Finding Mr. Right and converting to Judaism led Erin Foster to write a fresh, original rom-com
There’s a meet-the-parents scene in the new Netflix series, “Nobody Wants This,” where Adam Brody’s…
Hoda Kotb is leaving NBC’s ‘Today’ show early next year
NEW YORK (AP) — Hoda Kotb, a fixture at NBC for more than two decades,…
Barbra Streisand approves multi-part documentary that will draw upon her archives
NEW YORK (AP) — A year after telling her story in a 1,000-page memoir, Barbra…
Finding Mr. Right and converting to Judaism led Erin Foster to write a fresh, original rom-com
There’s a meet-the-parents scene in the new Netflix series “Nobody Wants This” where Adam Brody’s…
5 high school students from around the country have been named National Student Poets
NEW YORK (AP) — Five high school students, residing far from each other while sharing…
Naomi Campbell barred from being charity trustee in England and Wales
LONDON (AP) — British supermodel Naomi Campbell has been barred from being a charity trustee…
Live Nation announces new Rogers Stadium with capacity of 50,000 in Toronto
TORONTO — Live Nation plans to build an open-air music venue with a capacity of…
NDP MP introduces bill to criminalize residential school denialism
OTTAWA — An NDP MP has introduced a bill that would criminalize residential school denialism,…
Tone deaf and color blind? Catholic Church struggles to keep accused abusers out of religious art
BRUSSELS (AP) — Little brings more heavenly bliss to the faithful or otherworldly wonder to…
Canadian musician K’naan charged with 2010 sexual assault in Quebec City
QUÉBEC — Canadian rapper K’naan, known for the global hit “Wavin’ Flag,” has been charged…
Nevada high court orders lower court to dismiss Chasing Horse sex abuse case
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada Supreme Court has ordered the dismissal of a sprawling…
Nevada high court orders dismissal of Chasing Horse sex abuse case but says charges can be refiled
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada Supreme Court has ordered the dismissal of a sprawling…
Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan finalize their divorce after 6 years and avoid trial
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actors Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan have reached a settlement to…
Judge prepares ruling on possible retrial of movie armorer in fatal set shooting by Alec Baldwin
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A judge heard arguments Thursday on whether to dismiss a…
Missy Mazzoli’s ‘The Listeners’ portraying life in a cult gets U.S. premiere at Opera Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Missy Mazzoli received an Opera Philadelphia composing commission around the time Donald…
Q&A: Kate Winslet on bringing WWII photographer Lee Miller’s story to the big screen
When Kate Winslet stumbled upon the extraordinary story of Lee Miller she didn’t want to…
Parents will have to set aside some earnings for child influencers under new California laws
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Parents in California who profit from social media posts featuring their…