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Montreal's Osheaga festival postponed until 2022 because of COVID-19 concerns

Montreal's Osheaga festival postponed until 2022 because of COVID-19 concerns

MONTREAL — The organizers of Montreal's Osheaga Music and Arts Festival are cancelling their summer event for the second consecutive year.
Burning Man mulling mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for August

Burning Man mulling mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for August

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Rare Raymond Chandler essay includes writing, office tips

Rare Raymond Chandler essay includes writing, office tips

NEW YORK — Philip Marlowe, the most self-reliant of fictional detectives, had no boss and no one to boss around. His creator, Raymond Chandler, needed some help.
Relics seized from smugglers are returning to Afghanistan

Relics seized from smugglers are returning to Afghanistan

WASHINGTON — Precious relics of Afghanistan’s ancient past are returning home as the nation confronts deepening uncertainty about its future.
The Stoop: Creating a welcoming spot for hanging out

The Stoop: Creating a welcoming spot for hanging out

NEW YORK — Front stoops have long welcomed visitors to city homes, and have served as gathering spots for friends and neighbours engaging in what urban design activist Jane Jacobs called “the sidewalk ballet.
Lab director blames hospital for fertility clinic failure

Lab director blames hospital for fertility clinic failure

Three years after a malfunctioning storage tank destroyed thousands of frozen eggs and embryos at an Ohio fertility clinic, its former lab director is blaming what he described as bungling staff and administrators who ignored his warnings.
'Let them go with it': Teachers lead talks on Floyd case

'Let them go with it': Teachers lead talks on Floyd case

As she watched a broadcast of the verdict in the murder trial of the police officer charged with killing George Floyd with her last-period class, middle school teacher Diana Garcia-Allen did her best to stifle her own emotions and keep from crying.
Vancouver star Ludi Lin says 'Mortal Kombat' is an 'apt metaphor' for world divisions

Vancouver star Ludi Lin says 'Mortal Kombat' is an 'apt metaphor' for world divisions

TORONTO — "Mortal Kombat" may be based on a hit video-game franchise, but Vancouver-raised star Ludi Lin says it serves as an "apt metaphor" for divisions in the world.
New data reassuring for COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy

New data reassuring for COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy

One of the largest reports on COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy bolsters evidence that it is safe although the authors say more comprehensive research is needed. The preliminary results are based on reports from over 35,000 U.S.
LeVar Burton to be 'Jeopardy!' guest host; petition credited

LeVar Burton to be 'Jeopardy!' guest host; petition credited

LOS ANGELES — The 200,000-plus LeVar Burton boosters who signed a petition calling for him to be the new “Jeopardy!” host will get to see him try the job on for size.
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