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Movie Review: In 'Nyad,' Jodie Foster swims away with a showcase for Annette Bening

Movie Review: In 'Nyad,' Jodie Foster swims away with a showcase for Annette Bening

In “Nyad,” there are two feats of perseverance on display. First, there is the ceaseless determination of Diana Nyad (Annette Bening) to accomplish a marathon swim from Cuba to Florida across 103 miles of open, shark-infested waters.
Defendant in Tupac Shakur killing case is represented by well-known Las Vegas lawyer

Defendant in Tupac Shakur killing case is represented by well-known Las Vegas lawyer

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Southern California street gang leader charged in the fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas will make a court appearance Thursday with a lawyer from one of the city's best-known political families, one that has repr
Netflix's password-sharing crackdown reels in subscribers as it raises prices for its premium plan

Netflix's password-sharing crackdown reels in subscribers as it raises prices for its premium plan

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix on Wednesday disclosed summertime subscriber gains that surpassed industry analysts’ projections, signaling the video streaming service’s crackdown on password sharing is converting former freeloaders into paying customer
Delta Air Lines scales back changes to its loyalty program after a revolt by customers

Delta Air Lines scales back changes to its loyalty program after a revolt by customers

Delta Air Lines is backtracking slightly on changes it previously announced in its frequent-flyer program, but it still plans to reshape SkyMiles to favor big spenders over customers who take the most flights.
United Airlines rolling out plan that lets passengers in economy class with window seats board first

United Airlines rolling out plan that lets passengers in economy class with window seats board first

United Airlines will start boarding passengers in economy class with window seats first starting next week, a move designed to reduce the time planes spend sitting on the ground.
Pandemic's effect on screen time, physical activity more evident among girls: StatCan

Pandemic's effect on screen time, physical activity more evident among girls: StatCan

The combination of increased screen time and less physical activity during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic was more pronounced among girls than boys aged 12 to 17, says a new Statistics Canada report.
Concert Review: Lauryn Hill's 25th 'Miseducation' celebration passes with a grade curve

Concert Review: Lauryn Hill's 25th 'Miseducation' celebration passes with a grade curve

NEW YORK (AP) — “Twenty-five years of support. 25 years of love… it’s our first show, it’s a little challenging because we’re home, and I’ve been emotional.” Those were the words Lauryn Hill spoke to an adoring crowd as she kicked off the “Ms.
Midair collision between hang glider and paraglider in Utah kills 1, injures 2 others

Midair collision between hang glider and paraglider in Utah kills 1, injures 2 others

DRAPER, Utah (AP) — A midair collision between a hang glider and paraglider in Utah killed the paraglider pilot, seriously injured his passenger and injured the pilot of the hang glider, police said Wednesday.
Fugees rapper says lawyer's use of AI helped tank his case, pushes for new trial

Fugees rapper says lawyer's use of AI helped tank his case, pushes for new trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — A multimillion-dollar conspiracy trial that stretched across the worlds of politics and entertainment is now touching on the tech world with arguments that a defense attorney for a Fugees rapper bungled closing arguments by using an
Movie Review: Cornwell/le Carré, through Errol Morris’ lens, in riveting ‘The Pigeon Tunnel’

Movie Review: Cornwell/le Carré, through Errol Morris’ lens, in riveting ‘The Pigeon Tunnel’

Errol Morris’s conversation with the late David Cornwell in “ The Pigeon Tunnel ” is fascinating even without the filmmaking flourishes.
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