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Atlantic City casino revenue up 43% in February

Atlantic City casino revenue up 43% in February

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City's in-person casino revenue in February was 43% higher than it was a year ago, and just below the level of February 2020, right before the coronavirus pandemic hit.
First Nations artist Faye HeavyShield wins $75K Gershon Iskowitz Prize at AGO

First Nations artist Faye HeavyShield wins $75K Gershon Iskowitz Prize at AGO

TORONTO — First Nations artist Faye HeavyShield is the winner of the $75,000 Gershon Iskowitz Prize at the Art Gallery of Ontario.
CRTC bans Russian state-run broadcaster RT from Canadian airwaves

CRTC bans Russian state-run broadcaster RT from Canadian airwaves

OTTAWA — Canadian broadcasters are no longer allowed to distribute Russia’s state-run broadcaster, RT, after the federal regulator found the programming has targeted Ukrainians during the ongoing Russian invasion.
Chris Cuomo wants $125 million for 'unlawful' CNN firing

Chris Cuomo wants $125 million for 'unlawful' CNN firing

NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Cuomo wants an arbitrator to award him $125 million for his firing from CNN, alleging his bosses knew full well how he advised his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and suggested they did the same themselves.
Sandra Oh on battling 'internal racism' to embrace career success, tell Asian stories

Sandra Oh on battling 'internal racism' to embrace career success, tell Asian stories

TORONTO — If you ask Sandra Oh, Pixar's spotlight on the emotional tumult of a Chinese-Canadian girl's entry into puberty in "Turning Red" is a turning point — not just for Hollywood and its growing platform for underrepresented stories, but for her
George Lopez writing 'fantastical' middle-grade book series

George Lopez writing 'fantastical' middle-grade book series

NEW YORK (AP) — Actor-comedian George Lopez is launching a new series — of books.
Berlin train station turns into refugee town for Ukrainians

Berlin train station turns into refugee town for Ukrainians

BERLIN (AP) — Every other hour, another packed train from Poland arrives at Berlin's main train station filled with hundreds of Ukrainian refugees, mostly mothers and their children looking for a safe place away from the brutal war in their home coun
Talking to kids about nukes: Parents, experts suggest truth

Talking to kids about nukes: Parents, experts suggest truth

NEW YORK (AP) — Jillian Amodio went with the truth when her 10-year-old daughter had some pointed questions about the war in Ukraine .
Q&A: DeBose tries to stay grounded ahead of big Oscars night

Q&A: DeBose tries to stay grounded ahead of big Oscars night

NEW YORK (AP) — Rita Moreno told her “Enjoy it, honey!” and that's what Ariana DeBose has been doing this awards season.
Review: 'Deep Water' neither thriller nor erotic, sinks hard

Review: 'Deep Water' neither thriller nor erotic, sinks hard

Meet Vic and Melinda Van Allen, the yin and yang of the country club circuit. He likes to brood; she likes to dance. He's a teetotaler; she's a lush. He rather likes monogamy; she likes to nuzzle other men in front of her husband.
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