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N.L. Ukrainian band shoves against Russian narratives with album launch, packed shows

N.L. Ukrainian band shoves against Russian narratives with album launch, packed shows

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — As the door to the Ship Pub in St. John's, N.L., swung open Saturday night, a roaring Ukrainian song came blasting out, spilling down into the alleyway and bouncing off the buildings along the city's main street.
'The Batman' gives movie theaters a new hope with big launch

'The Batman' gives movie theaters a new hope with big launch

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Batman has his fair share of pressures, from saving Gotham to saving movie theaters.
Teachers reimagine US history lessons with eye on diversity

Teachers reimagine US history lessons with eye on diversity

PHOENIX (AP) — Sit down. Be quiet. Follow instructions. Brandon Brown followed these rules when he started teaching, seeking order in a classroom setting he was all too familiar with growing up.
UN envoy Angelina Jolie in Yemen ahead of fundraising summit

UN envoy Angelina Jolie in Yemen ahead of fundraising summit

CAIRO (AP) — Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie on Sunday visited war-wrecked Yemen to show solidarity with displaced families in hopes of mobilizing support for an incoming fundraising conference, the United Nations said.
Leonard Cohen's estate sells his song catalogue to management company Hipgnosis

Leonard Cohen's estate sells his song catalogue to management company Hipgnosis

Leonard Cohen’s estate has sold his song catalogue to Hipgnosis Song Management. The company headed by Middleton, N.S., native Merck Mercuriadis announced the deal on Saturday.
Birthday catch-up: parents plan kids' spring parties after 2 years of modified events

Birthday catch-up: parents plan kids' spring parties after 2 years of modified events

Sahar Jurdi had been planning a special first birthday party in March 2020 for her first-born child — complete with an elaborate cake the baby was to smash in a joyful fit in front of friends and family — when the pandemic halted her preparations.
Russian war in world's 'breadbasket' threatens food supply

Russian war in world's 'breadbasket' threatens food supply

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The Russian tanks and missiles besieging Ukraine also are threatening the food supply and livelihoods of people in Europe, Africa and Asia who rely on the vast, fertile farmlands of the Black Sea region — known as the “breadba
At Ukraine's largest art museum, a race to protect heritage

At Ukraine's largest art museum, a race to protect heritage

LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — The director of Ukraine's largest art museum walked its hallways, supervising as staff packed away its collections to protect their national heritage in case the Russian invasion advances west.
Artists and organization across Canada support Ukraine; condemn Russia

Artists and organization across Canada support Ukraine; condemn Russia

Artists and arts organizations across Canada are working on shows in support of Ukraine while taking public stances against Russia and its devastating invasion on the country last week.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield; Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Secretary of State Antony Blinken; former U.S.
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