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Best of CES 2023: Electric skates, pet tech and AI for birds

Best of CES 2023: Electric skates, pet tech and AI for birds

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tech companies of all sizes are showing off their latest products at CES , formerly known as the Consumer Electronics show.
'Run the Burbs' has a new showrunner and renewed focus on authenticity for Season 2

'Run the Burbs' has a new showrunner and renewed focus on authenticity for Season 2

TORONTO — Newly minted “Run the Burbs” showrunner Anthony Q.
Review: A grumpy Tom Hanks stars in 'A Man Called Otto'

Review: A grumpy Tom Hanks stars in 'A Man Called Otto'

Sentimental tales about grumpy old men and American decline have, until recently, typically been the domain of Clint Eastwood.
Timothy Snyder, Parul Sehgal win Silvers-Dudley Prizes

Timothy Snyder, Parul Sehgal win Silvers-Dudley Prizes

NEW YORK (AP) — Historian Timothy Snyder and literary critic Parul Sehgal are among the winners of the second annual Silvers-Dudley Prizes, named in part for the late editor of The New York Review of Books, Robert Silvers. The Robert B.
British novelist, screenwriter Fay Weldon dies at 91

British novelist, screenwriter Fay Weldon dies at 91

LONDON (AP) — British author Fay Weldon, known for her sharp wit and acerbic observations about women’s experiences and sexual politics in novels including “The Life And Loves Of A She-Devil," has died, her family said Wednesday. She was 91.
WHO worried about surge of COVID in China amid lack of info

WHO worried about surge of COVID in China amid lack of info

GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday the agency is “concerned about the risk to life in China” amid the coronavirus’ explosive spread across the country and the lack of outbreak data from the Chinese government.
Velvet: A decor favorite now that never went away

Velvet: A decor favorite now that never went away

It was all over the fashion runways. Women’s Wear Daily raved about Armani dresses in this material. Harper’s Bazaar called it one of 2022’s biggest trends.
Iran releases Oscar-winning film actress held over protests

Iran releases Oscar-winning film actress held over protests

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran released a prominent actress from an Oscar-winning film on Wednesday, nearly three weeks after she was jailed for criticizing a crackdown on anti-government protests, local reports said.
How to plan a Disneyland trip for the Disney100 celebration

How to plan a Disneyland trip for the Disney100 celebration

The Walt Disney Co. is set to turn 100 years old this year, and the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, is celebrating with new shows and a Mickey-themed attraction across its two theme parks: Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.
'That '90s Show,' 'The Menu,' 'The Last of Us' among January streaming highlights

'That '90s Show,' 'The Menu,' 'The Last of Us' among January streaming highlights

TORONTO — Here's a look at some of the standout TV series and films debuting on subscription streaming platforms in January: “That ‘90s Show” Swap out your bell bottoms for cargo pants and disco records for grunge CDs.
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