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Iranian filmmaker and his producer face prison for showing film at Cannes without state permission

Iranian filmmaker and his producer face prison for showing film at Cannes without state permission

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian filmmaker and his producer reportedly face prison time and being barred from filmmaking after they showcased a movie at the Cannes Film Festival without government approval, drawing immediate criticism in
AP, other news organizations develop standards for use of artificial intelligence in newsrooms

AP, other news organizations develop standards for use of artificial intelligence in newsrooms

NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press has issued guidelines on artificial intelligence, saying the tool cannot be used to create publishable content and images for the news service while encouraging staff members to become familiar with the technology
New drug to treat postpartum depression in U.S. also needed in Canada ‘ASAP’: doctor

New drug to treat postpartum depression in U.S. also needed in Canada ‘ASAP’: doctor

The approval of a fast-acting, short-term medication in the United States to treat postpartum depression has Canadian maternal health experts and advocates hoping people north of the border will soon have access to the same treatment.
Jerry Moss, co-founder of A&M Records and Rock Hall of Fame member, dies at 88

Jerry Moss, co-founder of A&M Records and Rock Hall of Fame member, dies at 88

Jerry Moss, a music industry giant who co-founded A&M Records with Herb Alpert and rose from a Los Angeles garage to the heights of success with hits by Alpert, the Police, the Carpenters and hundreds of other performers, has died at 88.
Germany's Cabinet approves a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis possession and sale

Germany's Cabinet approves a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis possession and sale

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's Cabinet on Wednesday approved a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis, setting the scene for the European Union's most populous nation to decriminalize possession of limited amounts and allow members of “cannabis clubs” to buy
Devastated Tuohys ready to end conservatorship for Michael Oher, lawyers say

Devastated Tuohys ready to end conservatorship for Michael Oher, lawyers say

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A prominent Memphis couple with a longstanding relationship to former NFL player Michael Oher want to end a conservatorship that he’s challenging in court, their lawyers said.
Florida art museum sues former director over forged Basquiat paintings scheme

Florida art museum sues former director over forged Basquiat paintings scheme

ORLANDO, Fla.
A marijuana legalization question will be on Ohio’s fall ballot after lawmakers failed to act on it

A marijuana legalization question will be on Ohio’s fall ballot after lawmakers failed to act on it

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A proposal to legalize recreational adult use of marijuana in Ohio was cleared Wednesday to appear on statewide ballots this fall after the Republican-led state Legislature failed to act on it.
Kids overdosing is a public health emergency, Canadian pediatricians say

Kids overdosing is a public health emergency, Canadian pediatricians say

An alarming number of kids and teens have been treated for drug overdoses across Canada, according to a new survey released on Wednesday.
Renata Scotto, soprano of uncommon intensity, dies at 89

Renata Scotto, soprano of uncommon intensity, dies at 89

Renata Scotto, a soprano of uncommon intensity who became a successful director after her singing career, died Wednesday in her hometown of Savona, Italy. She was 89.
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