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How 'Eruption,' the new Michael Crichton novel completed with James Patterson's help, was created

How 'Eruption,' the new Michael Crichton novel completed with James Patterson's help, was created

When “Jurassic Park” author Michael Crichton died from cancer in 2008, he left behind numerous unfinished projects, including a manuscript he began 20 years ago about the imminent eruption of Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano.
B.C. organ donor project aims to reduce kidney rejection with better matches

B.C. organ donor project aims to reduce kidney rejection with better matches

VANCOUVER — Researchers in British Columbia have set their sights on virtually eliminating organ rejection by using advanced genetic testing to better match patients with kidney donors. Dr.
US health officials advise using antibiotic as a ‘morning-after pill’ against STDs

US health officials advise using antibiotic as a ‘morning-after pill’ against STDs

NEW YORK (AP) — Some people should consider taking an antibiotic as a morning-after pill to try to prevent certain sexually transmitted diseases, U.S. health officials recommended Tuesday.
Hats off! Paula Abdul lines up Tiffany and Taylor Dayne for Canadian tour

Hats off! Paula Abdul lines up Tiffany and Taylor Dayne for Canadian tour

TORONTO — Paula Abdul plans to vibe her way across Canada with a 21-date tour this fall. The former Laker Girl turned "Straight Up" hitmaker has announced she will play her hits across the country alongside supporting acts Taylor Dayne and Tiffany.
Quebec entertainment group ComediHa! confirms acquisition of Just For Laughs assets

Quebec entertainment group ComediHa! confirms acquisition of Just For Laughs assets

MONTREAL — Quebec-based entertainment group ComediHa! said Tuesday it's "entering a new era" as it confirmed it will acquire a number of assets from the financially troubled Just for Laughs comedy company.
Maria Friedman, a longtime friend of Stephen Sondheim, teaches 'Merrily We Roll Along' to sing

Maria Friedman, a longtime friend of Stephen Sondheim, teaches 'Merrily We Roll Along' to sing

NEW YORK (AP) — On opening night of the Broadway revival of “Merrily We Roll Along,” one person in the audience strangely wasn't nervous — the director.
Romania's culture minister asks Louis Vuitton to acknowledge a traditional blouse inspired items

Romania's culture minister asks Louis Vuitton to acknowledge a traditional blouse inspired items

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania’s minister of culture says she will ask French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton to acknowledge that a traditional Romanian blouse directly inspired items in one of its 2024 collections.
In cities across the US, Black and Latino neighborhoods have less access to pharmacies

In cities across the US, Black and Latino neighborhoods have less access to pharmacies

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Parts of the north side of Montgomery are defined by what it has lost: restaurants, grocery stores and a convenient pharmacy, the latter of which closed five years ago .
Mourners can now speak to an AI version of the dead. But will that help with grief?

Mourners can now speak to an AI version of the dead. But will that help with grief?

BERLIN (AP) — When Michael Bommer found out that he was terminally ill with colon cancer, he spent a lot of time with his wife, Anett, talking about what would happen after his death.
Gold and gunfire: Italian artist Cattelan's latest satirical work is a bullet-riddled golden wall

Gold and gunfire: Italian artist Cattelan's latest satirical work is a bullet-riddled golden wall

NEW YORK (AP) — The first thing that strikes you, arriving in the gallery that houses artist Maurizio Cattelan’s latest satirical work, is the gleam.
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