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Local news can help battle disinformation, report finds. But outlets are struggling
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
TORONTO — A new report that surveyed residents of small towns across Canada says a lack of local news outlets weakens community ties and affects people’s understanding of how government, schools and hospitals function. The report comes from the Public Policy Forum think-tank and says years of cuts to local news outlets have whittled down ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘SNL’ at 50: Cowboy Junkies on pressures of live TV, seeing debut of ‘Wayne’s World’
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
As “Saturday Night Live” marks its 50th anniversary, The Canadian Press is looking back at some of the sketch comedy show’s most notable Canadian musical performances. Musical Guest: Cowboy Junkies Songs: “Sweet Jane” and “Misguided Angel” Host: Leslie Nielsen Date: Feb. 18, 1989 THE SHOW: Nielsen opened his monologue by saying he was mainly a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Cable Cowboy’ John Malone has a memoir out in September
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The billionaire media pioneer known as “The Cable Cowboy” has written a memoir. John Malone ‘s “Born to Be Wired” will be published Sept 2. “Over a lifetime of business deals, the most valuable currency has been relationships,” Malone, who turns 84 next month, said in a statement Wednesday released by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Misty Copeland’s new picture story, ‘Bunheads, Act 2,’ will be out in September
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Misty Copeland is ready to take young readers on another imaginary trip to the ballet. The celebrated principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre has a follow-up planned to her best-selling picture book, “Bunheads.” On Sept. 16, the Penguin Random House imprint Nancy Paulsen Books will release “Bunheads, Act 2: Dance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Antony Blinken has a deal for a book about his years as Joe Biden’s secretary of state
By Hillel Italie, The Associated Press on January 28th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) – Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken has a book deal, billed by his publisher as a “rare glimpse” into the “challenging and often controversial” responses to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the war in Gaza and other crises that broke out during his four years at the helm of the State ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chanel stuns with color, and Kylie Jenner, in Paris couture show
By Thomas Adamson, The Associated Press on January 28th, 2025
PARIS (AP) – Snaking traffic, screaming crowds, and a crush of photographers descended on the Grand Palais on Tuesday as Chanel unveiled its latest show before Matthieu Blazy’s debut as creative director in the fall. Kylie Jenner led a constellation of stars, seated atop two giant interlocking C’s raised like a bridge – perhaps a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Antony Blinken has a deal for a ‘candid’ book about his years as Joe Biden’s secretary of state
By Hillel Italie, The Associated Press on January 28th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) – Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken has a book deal, billed by his publisher as a “rare glimpse” into the “challenging and often controversial” responses to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the war in Gaza and other crises that broke out during his four years at the helm of the State ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chanel couture stuns with color, and Kylie Jenner, in final Paris show before Blazy’s debut
By Thomas Adamson, The Associated Press on January 28th, 2025
PARIS (AP) – Snaking traffic, screaming crowds, and a crush of photographers descended on the Grand Palais on Tuesday as Chanel unveiled its final collection before Matthieu Blazy’s highly anticipated debut as creative director. Kylie Jenner led a constellation of stars, seated atop two giant interlocking C’s raised like a bridge – perhaps a metaphor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norfolk Southern and East Palestine announce $22 million settlement after 2023 derailment
By The Associated Press on January 28th, 2025
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) – The Village of East Palestine and Norfolk Southern have announced a $22 million settlement resolving all of the village’s claims arising from a disastrous 2023 train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border. The settlement is to be used for priorities the village identifies in connection with the derailment, but it also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Deni Ellis Béchard on writing an AI-focused novel at the dawn of ChatGPT
By Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press on January 28th, 2025
TORONTO – When Deni Ellis Béchard started writing his new novel five years ago, the concept seemed far-fetched – even fanciful. These days, he said, the society he created for “We Are Dreams in the Eternal Machine” – one that turns to artificial intelligence for salvation following a second U.S. civil war – doesn’t feel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In ‘2000 Meters to Andriivka,’ Oscar winner takes viewers back to Ukraine’s frontlines
By Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press on January 27th, 2025
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) – The day Mstyslav Chernov won the BAFTA for his documentary “20 Days in Mariupol” was the day he learned two soldiers he knew had been killed in combat. They were primary subjects of his new film “2000 Meters to Andriivka,” a harrowing portrait of modern warfare that puts audiences on ... Read More »
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