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Frankétienne, considered one of Haiti's most important and prolific writers, dies at 88

Frankétienne, considered one of Haiti's most important and prolific writers, dies at 88

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Frankétienne, a renowned writer, painter, actor and musician known as the “father of Haitian letters” has died. He was 88.
Hindu devotional singing is having a moment

Hindu devotional singing is having a moment

(RNS) — The winner of the 2025 Grammy Award for best new age, ambient or chant album — a category once dominated by Enya — was an album titled “Triveni,” meaning “the confluence of three rivers” in Sanskrit, an apt description for its weaving of Vedi
Survivors of past air disasters offer support after Toronto crash

Survivors of past air disasters offer support after Toronto crash

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Sad. Happy. Anguished. Guilty. Denise Lockie of Charlotte, North Carolina, has felt all of the above in recent weeks, as a string of major aviation accidents brought back memories of crash-landing in an icy river in New York.
Paul McCartney's personal photos of Beatlemania bound for AGO in 2026

Paul McCartney's personal photos of Beatlemania bound for AGO in 2026

TORONTO — A collection of Beatlemania photographs shot by Paul McCartney himself is headed to the Art Gallery of Ontario. The Toronto gallery says “Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm” will make its Canadian debut in 2026.
The Oscars are more international than ever. So why is the international film category broken?

The Oscars are more international than ever. So why is the international film category broken?

NEW YORK (AP) — For many filmmakers, the Oscars are a pipe dream. But not because they think their movies aren’t good enough.
Canadian funders wavered on another Scarborough film. But 'Morningside' had local support

Canadian funders wavered on another Scarborough film. But 'Morningside' had local support

TORONTO — Fefe Dobson has toured the world, achieved pop-punk stardom and found a new home in Nashville, but she’s never truly left Scarborough behind.
French street artist Shuck One pays tribute to Black history at Pompidou Center in Paris

French street artist Shuck One pays tribute to Black history at Pompidou Center in Paris

PARIS (AP) — French street artist Shuck One is honoring Black figures who shaped France’s recent history on the mainland and overseas, in an art installation being produced for an exhibition starting next month at the Pompidou Center in Paris.
Wellness blogger Belle Gibson lied about having cancer. Years later, Australia is still chasing her

Wellness blogger Belle Gibson lied about having cancer. Years later, Australia is still chasing her

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A decade after wellness influencer Belle Gibson admitted she didn't have terminal brain cancer, which she claimed was cured by the healthy lifestyle that made her famous, her story has inspired a new Netflix series — an
Trump holds Black History Month event as some agencies skip recognition after anti-DEI order

Trump holds Black History Month event as some agencies skip recognition after anti-DEI order

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump marked Black History Month at the White House on Thursday by making an appearance at a celebratory reception with a surprise guest, golf legend Tiger Woods, while calling out other athletes in attendance and m
Music Review: Tate McRae's 'So Close to What' entices with post-Britney Spears, dirty, breathy pop

Music Review: Tate McRae's 'So Close to What' entices with post-Britney Spears, dirty, breathy pop

She can sing. She can dance. She's mastered a sultry gaze. She can write a smutty phrase. Is Tate McRae the new princess of dirty, breathy pop? (Sorry, Britney Spears. A new Gen Z star approaches.
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