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Lovie Simone leads new series that adapts Judy Blume’s ‘Forever…’ for TV
While cutting together scenes for the new series “Forever,” Mara Brock Akil, who has created…
House GOP backing off some Medicaid cuts as report shows millions of people would lose health care
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans appear to be backing off some, but not all, of…
Trump threatens 100% tariff on foreign-made films
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is opening a new salvo in his tariff…
Bill Gates meets Indonesian leader to discuss health and sustainable development initiatives
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Bill Gates was in Indonesia on Wednesday to discuss health and…
Here’s why May the 4th is celebrated as Star Wars Day across the galaxy
It didn’t begin a long time ago or in a galaxy far far away, but…
‘Endless Cookie’ wins $50,000 audience award at Hot Docs Festival
An animated documentary about the relationship between an Indigenous and white pair of half-brothers has…
Brazilian police arrest 2 people over alleged plot targeting Lady Gaga concert in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Police in Brazil said on Sunday that two people have…
‘Thunderbolts’ kicks off the summer movie season with $76 million at the box office
NEW YORK (AP) — Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts” opened with $76 million in domestic ticket sales,…
Did you steal the sign? German pop star asks his fans to return hometown symbol
TOETENSEN, Germany (AP) — Did you steal the sign? German pop star Dieter Bohlen is…
How Utah dentists are preparing patients for the first statewide fluoride ban
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — With Utah’s first-in-the-nation ban on fluoride in public drinking water…
Lady Gaga rocks Copacabana Beach with a free concert for more than 2 million fans
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Lady Gaga gave a free concert Saturday night in front…
UNAIDS to slash workforce by more than half as funding by US and other big donors disappears
GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. agency that fights HIV plans to slash its workforce by…
Columbia, New York-Presbyterian Hospital settle hundreds of sex abuse claims involving ex-doctor
Columbia University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital have agreed to a $750 million settlement of hundreds…
A family and a festival: How Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day tragedy unfolded
VANCOUVER — In January last year, Cirque du Soleil usher Alexander Lo made his final…
Trump administration asks judge to toss suit restricting access to abortion medication
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has asked a judge to toss out a lawsuit…
Alberta Premier Smith says meeting with PM Carney a ‘positive first step’
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has had a “positive” meeting with Prime…
Trump administration says Harvard will receive no new grants until it meets White House demands
WASHINGTON (AP) — Harvard University will receive no new federal grants until it meets a…
NPR stations targeted for cuts by Trump have provided lifelines to listeners during disasters
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — After Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, North Carolina, the sound coming from…
Manitoba warns of new measles exposure sites south of Winnipeg
WINKLER — Public health officials in Manitoba are warning of new measles exposure sites in…
Grievances and forgiveness were both on display in Prince Harry’s raw TV interview
LONDON (AP) — The rift between Prince Harry and his family has burst into the…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial to delve into the seediest side of rap’s ‘bad boy’
NEW YORK (AP) — Hip-hop impresario Sean “Diddy” Combs once presided like a prince over…
A timeline of events in Prince Harry’s troubled relationship with the royal family
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry’s troubled relationships with the British royal family, the U.K. establishment…
20 attorneys general ask federal judge to reverse deep cuts to US Health and Human Services
Attorneys general in 19 states and Washington, D.C., are challenging cuts to the U.S. Health…
Pope Francis donated a popemobile to serve as a mobile health unit for Gaza children
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Before he died, Pope Francis donated one of his popemobiles to…