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Canadian writers picket in support of U.S. counterparts, say there's uncertainty here

Canadian writers picket in support of U.S. counterparts, say there's uncertainty here

TORONTO — More than one hundred Canadian film and TV workers gathered under cloudy skies and sporadic showers to picket in support of striking Hollywood writers Wednesday, warning that many of the labour issues upending U.S.
Fox News says it 'addressed' onscreen message that called Biden a 'wannabe dictator'

Fox News says it 'addressed' onscreen message that called Biden a 'wannabe dictator'

NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News appeared to express regret Wednesday for showing an onscreen message that called President Joe Biden a “wannabe dictator” who had his political rival arrested.
`Cats' returns at new Perelman Center, a $500 million building in downtown Manhattan

`Cats' returns at new Perelman Center, a $500 million building in downtown Manhattan

NEW YORK (AP) — Andrew Lloyd Webber's absence from New York City's stages will be at most 14 months, with “Cats” returning in June 2024 at the World Trade Center's new Perelman Performing Arts Center.
Hot Docs artistic director Shane Smith latest leader to exit film festival

Hot Docs artistic director Shane Smith latest leader to exit film festival

Hot Docs organizers say artistic director Shane Smith plans to leave the organization after eight years.
Movie review: Pixar's 'Elemental' won't set the world on fire, but it holds water

Movie review: Pixar's 'Elemental' won't set the world on fire, but it holds water

Pixar’s “Elemental” conjures a diverse metropolis where the elements — fire, water, earth and air — live like ethnicities mostly ghettoized from one other. For fire and water, especially, mingling can be combustible.
MGM says it did nothing wrong as 'fraudster' gambled online

MGM says it did nothing wrong as 'fraudster' gambled online

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Gambling giant MGM Resorts International says it did nothing wrong in its dealings with a New York City man who accuses it of preying on his gambling addiction with repeated cash bonuses intended to keep him gambling.
Rhode Island seeks federal funds to fix iconic Newport Cliff Walk

Rhode Island seeks federal funds to fix iconic Newport Cliff Walk

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island wants federal funds to help pay some of the nearly $14 million it will take to repair Newport's damaged Cliff Walk , one of New England's most popular attractions. Gov.
Book Review: Christine Pride and Jo Piazza continue as dynamic duo with 'You Were Always Mine'

Book Review: Christine Pride and Jo Piazza continue as dynamic duo with 'You Were Always Mine'

“You Were Always Mine” by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza (Simon & Schuster) I don't know who introduced writers Christine Pride and Jo Piazza but I'd like to thank their literary matchmaker.
Book Review: Claire Legrand debuts adult trilogy with spellbinding 'A Crown of Ivy and Glass'

Book Review: Claire Legrand debuts adult trilogy with spellbinding 'A Crown of Ivy and Glass'

“A Crown of Ivy and Glass” by Claire Legrand (Sourcebooks Casablanca) Lady Imogen Ashbourne is rich, spoiled and obsessed with looks. She's also tremendously weighted with guilt both earned and unearned.
Historic Boston church where the Revolution was sparked to host its first play

Historic Boston church where the Revolution was sparked to host its first play

BOSTON (AP) — Old North Church played a pivotal role in the nation’s fight for independence and has continued to be an active house of worship for 300 years.
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