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Churches hope to tap the power of pickleball

Churches hope to tap the power of pickleball

Bourbonnais, Ill. (RNS) — The gym at the Adventure Commons was filled with sounds of pickleball — squeaking sneakers, the thwack of a paddle hitting a ball and cheers from players after a good shot.
SAG-AFTRA files unfair labor practice charge over use of AI to make Darth Vader's voice in Fortnite

SAG-AFTRA files unfair labor practice charge over use of AI to make Darth Vader's voice in Fortnite

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood's actors' union filed an unfair labor practice charge against Llama Productions on Monday, alleging the company replaced actors' work by using artificial intelligence to generate Darth Vader's voice in Fortnite without no
Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 25-31

Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 25-31

Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 25-31: May 25: Actor Ann Robinson (“War of the Worlds”) is 96. Actor Ian McKellen (“Lord of the Rings”) is 86. Country singer Jessi Colter is 82. Actor-singer Leslie Uggams is 82.
There's an American pope, and he's just like us. At least, we really, really want him to be

There's an American pope, and he's just like us. At least, we really, really want him to be

WASHINGTON (AP) — By the middle of last week, it became clear that something odd was happening.
CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon quits as potential Trump lawsuit settlement looms

CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon quits as potential Trump lawsuit settlement looms

CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon said Monday that she is resigning after four years, the latest fallout at the network as its parent company considers settling a lawsuit with President Donald Trump over a “60 Minutes” interview with his former political op
Curtain coming down after 30 years at 'Inside Edition' for Deborah Norville

Curtain coming down after 30 years at 'Inside Edition' for Deborah Norville

NEW YORK (AP) — For a television news industry in a constant state of motion, Deborah Norville has been a model of stability. She began hosting the syndicated newsmagazine “Inside Edition” in 1995 and has remained there ever since.
Pierpaolo Piccioli takes over at Balenciaga from disrupter Demna

Pierpaolo Piccioli takes over at Balenciaga from disrupter Demna

PARIS (AP) — Pierpaolo Piccioli, who left Valentino last year, is the new creative director of the iconic fashion house Balenciaga, parent company Kering announced Monday.
Book Review: Ocean Vuong takes existentialism to deeply intimate level in 'The Emperor of Gladness'

Book Review: Ocean Vuong takes existentialism to deeply intimate level in 'The Emperor of Gladness'

Hai is 19 and suicidal. Grazina is 81 and living alone with dementia.
Cannes standout 'My Father's Shadow' marks a historic first for Nigeria

Cannes standout 'My Father's Shadow' marks a historic first for Nigeria

CANNES, France (AP) — Akinola Davies Jr. and his brother Wale were both toddlers when their father died.
With a whirlwind stop from Denzel, Spike unveils 'Highest 2 Lowest' in Cannes

With a whirlwind stop from Denzel, Spike unveils 'Highest 2 Lowest' in Cannes

CANNES, France (AP) — Denzel Washington sandwiched a whirlwind trip to the Cannes Film Festival , in between Broadway performances, for the premiere of Spike Lee's “Highest 2 Lowest" on Monday.
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