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Alternate facts, absolute dread: the pandemic sci-fi writers say they couldn't predict

Alternate facts, absolute dread: the pandemic sci-fi writers say they couldn't predict

TORONTO — For years they've imagined how a global calamity might unfold.
'Mrs. America' ERA miniseries gives women of colour their due

'Mrs. America' ERA miniseries gives women of colour their due

LOS ANGELES — “Mrs. America,” which dramatizes the Equal Rights Amendment fight that pitted a surprising and determined opponent against a deep bench of supporters, is a marvel in many ways.
Heart woes spur partial stop of malaria drug study for virus

Heart woes spur partial stop of malaria drug study for virus

Scientists in Brazil have stopped part of a study of a malaria drug touted as a possible coronavirus treatment after heart rhythm problems developed in one-quarter of people given the higher of two doses being tested.
'Trolls World Tour' scores record digital debut

'Trolls World Tour' scores record digital debut

LOS ANGELES — “Trolls World Tour” became the biggest digital debut of all time this weekend, Universal Pictures said Monday. The animated sequel featuring the voices of Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick was No.
Review: Music matters in Paulette Jiles’ ’Simon the Fiddler'

Review: Music matters in Paulette Jiles’ ’Simon the Fiddler'

“Simon the Fiddler” by Paulette Jiles (William Morrow) “Simon the Fiddler” is the origin story of Simon Boudlin, a travelling musician who appears in Paulette Jiles’ 2016 novel, the National Book Award finalist “News of the World.
ESPN and NFL Network will combine for NFL draft telecast

ESPN and NFL Network will combine for NFL draft telecast

NEW YORK — ESPN and NFL Network will join forces for this year's NFL draft. They will produce a broadcast that will air on both networks over all three days.
Quibi stars have no quibble with new phone-only filmmaking

Quibi stars have no quibble with new phone-only filmmaking

NEW YORK — They were skeptical. The name was weird. The concept was a little crazy — but it was intriguing.
ABC's Stephanopoulos positive for coronavirus but feels well

ABC's Stephanopoulos positive for coronavirus but feels well

NEW YORK — “Good Morning America” host George Stephanopoulos revealed Monday that he's tested positive for the coronavirus, but has been relatively symptom-free.
Vancouver writer Emma Hansen broaches silence surrounding stillbirths in memoir

Vancouver writer Emma Hansen broaches silence surrounding stillbirths in memoir

Emma Hansen says the grief of losing a child before they are born is shrouded in silence.
Brighton bakery's rescheduled TV segment set to air in April

Brighton bakery's rescheduled TV segment set to air in April

BRIGHTON, Mich. — Husband and wife Brighton bakery owners Keri and Greg Hayes were handed a big disappointment in March when the Home Shopping Network cancelled taping shows due to the coronavirus.
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