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When Hollywood needs a movie villain, the tech bro answers

When Hollywood needs a movie villain, the tech bro answers

NEW YORK (AP) — “A toast to the disruptors,” Edward Norton’s tech billionaire says in Rian Johnson’s Oscar-nominated “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.
Standard time giving way to daylight saving in most of US

Standard time giving way to daylight saving in most of US

WASHINGTON (AP) — Standard time comes to an end in most parts of the United States this weekend. You'll lose an hour of sleep for one night but gain more daylight in the evening in the months ahead.
Robert Blake, actor acquitted in wife's killing, dies at 89

Robert Blake, actor acquitted in wife's killing, dies at 89

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Blake, the Emmy award-winning performer who went from acclaim for his acting to notoriety when he was tried and acquitted in the killing of his wife, died Thursday at age 89.
COVID-19 'steady' in Canada and hospitalizations have stabilized, Tam says

COVID-19 'steady' in Canada and hospitalizations have stabilized, Tam says

Saturday marks three years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and Canada'a chief public health officer says the virus has reached a relatively steady state in this country. Dr.
Loyalty and affection is threatened in 'A Spy Among Friends'

Loyalty and affection is threatened in 'A Spy Among Friends'

NEW YORK (AP) — A main character in “A Spy Among Friends” is one of the Soviet Union's most notorious double agents. But you don't need to know anything about him — or really about spying in general — to enjoy the show.
Pandemic 3 years later: Has the COVID-19 virus won?

Pandemic 3 years later: Has the COVID-19 virus won?

On the third anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, the virus is still spreading and the death toll is nearing 7 million worldwide. Yet most people have resumed their normal lives, thanks to a wall of immunity built from infections and vaccines.
In a first since 1961, the Oscars carpet will not be red

In a first since 1961, the Oscars carpet will not be red

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Many things about the Academy Awards have changed over the years, but for the past six decades there has been at least one constant: The red carpet. The hues have varied over the years, but it has always been some shade of red.
Oscars vs. 'The Last of Us': What are you watching Sunday?

Oscars vs. 'The Last of Us': What are you watching Sunday?

Will Joel and Ellie finally reach the doctors in “The Last of Us”? Will Michelle Yeoh take home the Oscar for best actress ? Both questions will be answered this Sunday, but viewers may have to make a choice about which answer they want in real time.
Many kids need tutoring help. Only a small fraction get it

Many kids need tutoring help. Only a small fraction get it

David Daniel knows his son needs help. The 8-year-old spent first grade in remote learning and several weeks of second grade in quarantine. The best way to catch him up, research suggests, is to tutor him several times a week during school.
UK has new Duke of Edinburgh as king gives his brother title

UK has new Duke of Edinburgh as king gives his brother title

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III has made his youngest brother the Duke of Edinburgh, passing on a title held by their late father, Prince Philip . Buckingham Palace said the title was conferred on Prince Edward on Friday, his 59th birthday.
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