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Study: Pfizer COVID pill showed no benefit in younger adults

Study: Pfizer COVID pill showed no benefit in younger adults

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer's COVID-19 pill appears to provide little or no benefit for younger adults, while still reducing the risk of hospitalization and death for high-risk seniors, according to a large study published Wednesday.
Paul Newman's daughters sue late actor's charity foundation

Paul Newman's daughters sue late actor's charity foundation

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A new lawsuit has exposed a deep rift between two of Paul Newman's daughters and the late actor's charitable foundation funded by profits from the Newman's Own line of food and drink products.
Animated doc 'Eternal Spring' selected as Canada's contender for Oscar nomination

Animated doc 'Eternal Spring' selected as Canada's contender for Oscar nomination

TORONTO — "Eternal Spring," an animated documentary about religious persecution in China, will be Canada's contender for a nomination in the Best International Feature Film category at next year's Academy Awards.
Witness: Desperate R. Kelly offered $1M for return of video

Witness: Desperate R. Kelly offered $1M for return of video

CHICAGO (AP) — A former merchandizing agent for R.
Laundry room? These days, it's any room

Laundry room? These days, it's any room

Those who have an in-home clothes washer and dryer often take it for granted. But even in larger homes, we haven’t had the convenience all that long.
Ani DiFranco picture book is scheduled for March 2023

Ani DiFranco picture book is scheduled for March 2023

NEW YORK (AP) — Ani DiFranco has some life thoughts to share — for kids.
Peloton to sell its bikes on Amazon in bid to reverse slump

Peloton to sell its bikes on Amazon in bid to reverse slump

NEW YORK (AP) — Peloton's high-end exercise bikes and other gear will now be able to be bought on Amazon in the U.S., a partnership aimed at boosting the fitness company's sales that have languished since the easing of pandemic lockdowns.
Creed Taylor, 'The Girl from Ipanema' producer, dead at 93

Creed Taylor, 'The Girl from Ipanema' producer, dead at 93

NEW YORK (AP) — Creed Taylor, a prolific and innovative force in the evolution of jazz who worked with John Coltrane, Ray Charles and many others and a popularizer of Brazilian music who oversaw the recording of such classics as “The Girl from Ipanem
Jerry Allison, drummer for Buddy Holly, dead at 82

Jerry Allison, drummer for Buddy Holly, dead at 82

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jerry Allison, an architect of rock drumming who played and co-wrote songs with childhood friend Buddy Holly and whose future wife inspired the classic “Peggy Sue,” has died. He was 82.
Few universities requiring masks on campus as prospect of new COVID-19 wave looms

Few universities requiring masks on campus as prospect of new COVID-19 wave looms

EDMONTON — Universities that require masks on campus are in the minority as the fall semester and the prospect of another wave of COVID-19 infections loom.
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