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John Boyega quits perfume ambassador role over Chinese ad

John Boyega quits perfume ambassador role over Chinese ad

LONDON — Black actor John Boyega has stepped down from his role as a global ambassador for perfume brand Jo Malone after the company decided to hire a Chinese actor to replace him in an ad he created.
Emmy predictions when predicting the future is folly

Emmy predictions when predicting the future is folly

Stipulated: “Watchmen” will win the Emmy Award for best limited series and Regina King, its indomitable centre , will be honoured at Sunday's largely virtual ceremony hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.
Rosa Parks' home displayed in Italy as US race tensions rise

Rosa Parks' home displayed in Italy as US race tensions rise

NAPLES, Italy — The run-down, paint-chipped Detroit house where U.S.
Millennial Money: How frugal fashionistas can stay on trend

Millennial Money: How frugal fashionistas can stay on trend

Nowadays, it’s not just celebrities who wear high-end clothing and accessories. The influencers filling your social media feed likely wear them, too.
Runners find joy in virtual racing during COVID-19 pandemic

Runners find joy in virtual racing during COVID-19 pandemic

TORONTO — Jeff Clarkson wasn't a runner when COVID-19 shut down recreation and fitness facilities in March. The 36-year-old was refereeing a Tier 2 junior hockey game when he received an email in the second intermission.
What are the different types of coronavirus tests?

What are the different types of coronavirus tests?

What are the different types of coronavirus tests? There are three broad categories of coronavirus tests in the U.S. Two diagnose whether you have an active infection, and a third indicates if you previously had the virus.
T.I. settles federal claim he pushed bogus cryptocurrency

T.I. settles federal claim he pushed bogus cryptocurrency

ATLANTA — Rapper and actor T.I. has settled civil charges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that he helped promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency. T.I.
Further lockdowns possible if COVID-19 cases continue to increase: Ford

Further lockdowns possible if COVID-19 cases continue to increase: Ford

TORONTO — Parts of Ontario could see another lockdown if the province cannot get a handle on increasing rates of COVID-19, Premier Doug Ford warned Monday as the government reported a daily increase of new cases not seen since early June.
Charles Officer's 'Akilla's Escape' shows cycle of violence hurting Black boys

Charles Officer's 'Akilla's Escape' shows cycle of violence hurting Black boys

Toronto-raised filmmaker Charles Officer remembers returning to his home city after playing professional hockey in England around age 18 and his mother being upset over his dreadlocks.
Halloween doesn't have to be cancelled even if trick-or-treating is, experts say

Halloween doesn't have to be cancelled even if trick-or-treating is, experts say

TORONTO — Fears that an invisible virus may be lurking among trick-or-treaters will keep Melanie Vicente's two children home this Halloween, but the Toronto mom says she's determined to make sure her beloved holiday is still spooktacular.
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