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Rachel Weisz's redo of Cronenberg's 'Dead Ringers' an April streaming pick

Rachel Weisz's redo of Cronenberg's 'Dead Ringers' an April streaming pick

TORONTO — Here's a roundup of standout TV series and films debuting on subscription streaming platforms in April: "Dead Ringers" Rachel Weisz acts double duty as identical twins Elliot and Beverly Mantle, both successful New York gynecologists who sh
Advocates urge officials to heed grieving mom's plea for more mental health, housing

Advocates urge officials to heed grieving mom's plea for more mental health, housing

TORONTO — Advocates are urging government officials to heed a grieving mother's plea for more funding and support for mental health, housing and social services after her teenage son was stabbed to death in a Toronto subway station.
Anatomy of a political takeover at Florida public college

Anatomy of a political takeover at Florida public college

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has targeted a tiny, public liberal arts college on the shores of Sarasota Bay, as a staging ground for his war on “woke.
A college in upheaval: War on 'woke' sparks fear in Florida

A college in upheaval: War on 'woke' sparks fear in Florida

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Professors at the New College of Florida are using personal email because they’re afraid of being subpoenaed. Students are concerned, too. Some fear for their physical safety.
Microbiologists, artificial intelligence scientists earn prestigious Gairdner Awards

Microbiologists, artificial intelligence scientists earn prestigious Gairdner Awards

TORONTO — A Toronto-based neurosurgeon who has deepened our understanding of brain tumours and a northern Ontario psychologist focused on Indigenous-led mental health care are among the winners of the prestigious Canada Gairdner Awards.
Gwyneth Paltrow's ski trial defense leans heavily on experts

Gwyneth Paltrow's ski trial defense leans heavily on experts

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Gwyneth Paltrow's attorneys came close to wrapping up their case on Wednesday by relying on more experts to mount their defense on the seventh day of trial over her 2016 ski collision with a 76-year-old retired optometrist.
Melissa Joan Hart says she helped 'tiny kids' flee shooting

Melissa Joan Hart says she helped 'tiny kids' flee shooting

NASHVILLE — Actor Melissa Joan Hart said she and her husband helped a class of kindergartners that was fleeing the Nashville school shooting earlier this week.
DeSantis' board says Disney stripped them of power

DeSantis' board says Disney stripped them of power

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Board members picked by Florida Gov.
New Mexico's new film training academy finds a home

New Mexico's new film training academy finds a home

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s special academy for training workers in the film and television industry is a step closer to fruition, with top state officials announcing Wednesday that it will be headquartered in Albuquerque. Gov.
California may end travel ban to states with anti-LGBTQ laws

California may end travel ban to states with anti-LGBTQ laws

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
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