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Sarah Polley, Canada Reads winner Joshua Whitehead to appear at Toronto literary fest

Sarah Polley, Canada Reads winner Joshua Whitehead to appear at Toronto literary fest

Actress and filmmaker Sarah Polley, singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright and Canada Reads winner Joshua Whitehead are among the storytellers taking part in the Toronto International Festival of Authors.
'Game of Thrones' prequel keeps dragons, adds diversity

'Game of Thrones' prequel keeps dragons, adds diversity

The prequel to “Game of Thrones’’ is set to forge its own storytelling path, with a new set of characters and a more diverse team behind the scenes.
Hip Hop artist and owner of Georgia brewery kidnapped, shot

Hip Hop artist and owner of Georgia brewery kidnapped, shot

ATLANTA (AP) — A member of southern rap group Nappy Roots is recovering Thursday after being robbed and kidnapped outside the brewery he co-owns in Atlanta and later shot as he tried to get away, authorities said.
George Miller, Tilda Swinton, Idris Elba talk power of story

George Miller, Tilda Swinton, Idris Elba talk power of story

CANNES, France (AP) — George Miller's “Three Thousand Years of Longing” spans millennia, but it can often feel longer waiting in between films from the “Mad Max” director.
Jordan River, Jesus' baptism site, is today barely a trickle

Jordan River, Jesus' baptism site, is today barely a trickle

ALONG THE JORDAN RIVER (AP) — Kristen Burckhartt felt overwhelmed. She needed time to reflect, to let it sink in that she had just briefly soaked her feet in the water where Jesus is said to have been baptized, in the Jordan River.
US offers extra monkeypox vaccine doses for gay pride events

US offers extra monkeypox vaccine doses for gay pride events

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. is setting aside an extra 50,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine for places with upcoming gay pride events, health officials said Thursday.
CNN cancels 'Reliable Sources,' host Stelter leaving network

CNN cancels 'Reliable Sources,' host Stelter leaving network

NEW YORK (AP) — CNN has canceled its weekly “Reliable Sources” show on the media after three decades on the air, and said Thursday that its host, Brian Stelter, is leaving the network. The show will have its last broadcast this Sunday.
From 'She-Hulk' to JLo, variety's key for director Kat Coiro

From 'She-Hulk' to JLo, variety's key for director Kat Coiro

With high expectations and a sprawling scope of storytelling, directing anything in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, would seem daunting.
Treasury Board rejects 'blanket exemption' idea for official language requirements

Treasury Board rejects 'blanket exemption' idea for official language requirements

OTTAWA — The Treasury Board is rejecting an idea pitched by some Indigenous public servants to offer "blanket exemptions" so they don't have to learn both of Canada's official languages.
Judge denies bail for Rushdie's attacker, bars interviews

Judge denies bail for Rushdie's attacker, bars interviews

MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — A judge refused to grant bail Thursday to the man accused of trying to kill Salman Rushdie as the acclaimed author prepared to give a talk in western New York.
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