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CDC: Many healthy Americans can take a break from masks

CDC: Many healthy Americans can take a break from masks

Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.
Be wary of social media misinformation on Russia-Ukraine conflict, experts say

Be wary of social media misinformation on Russia-Ukraine conflict, experts say

Social media is emerging as a key battleground in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, say experts who warn that Canadians should be on the lookout for digital deceptions and propaganda.
New this week: Plenty of Dolly Parton and 'Lucy and Desi'

New this week: Plenty of Dolly Parton and 'Lucy and Desi'

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
Panel urges changes to make US organ transplants more fair

Panel urges changes to make US organ transplants more fair

The U.S. transplant system needs an overhaul to stop wasting organs and give more patients a fair chance at the life-saving surgery, says an influential scientific advisory panel that set a five-year deadline to turn things around. The U.S.
Alan Taylor wins $50,000 book prize for 'American Republics'

Alan Taylor wins $50,000 book prize for 'American Republics'

NEW YORK (AP) — Historian Alan Taylor, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, has received a $50,000 honor from the New York-Historical Society.
'Killing Eve' deadly cat-and-mouse game enters last season

'Killing Eve' deadly cat-and-mouse game enters last season

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Killing Eve” stars Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer say the spy thriller's fourth and final season quickly makes clear that their characters have changed.
Russia booted from Eurovision Song Contest over Ukraine

Russia booted from Eurovision Song Contest over Ukraine

LONDON (AP) — The European Broadcasting Union says that Russia will not be allowed an entry in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest because of the country's invasion of Ukraine .
Mick Jagger, Questlove to team for James Brown doc series

Mick Jagger, Questlove to team for James Brown doc series

NEW YORK (AP) — Mick Jagger and Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson are teaming up to produce a four-part documentary series on soul legend James Brown for the A&E Network. “James Brown: Say it Loud” is expected to premiere on the network next year.
CBC's gender-fluid series 'Sort Of' renewed for second season

CBC's gender-fluid series 'Sort Of' renewed for second season

TORONTO — CBC says it has renewed its groundbreaking series "Sort Of," about a gender-fluid Pakistani-Canadian millennial living in Toronto.
'We can't keep on slamming the brakes:' N.S. gym owner on reopening plans

'We can't keep on slamming the brakes:' N.S. gym owner on reopening plans

HALIFAX — In less than 24 months, Hannah Kovacs temporarily closed her gym Move East three times.
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