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Nielsen, networks clash on stats showing fewer viewers

Nielsen, networks clash on stats showing fewer viewers

NEW YORK — People have been stuck at home for a year due to COVID-19 restrictions, with movie theatres closed, concert venues closed, restaurants closed, sports attendance restricted — yet television viewing is down? That makes no sense to networks a
Rising writer Canisia Lubrin among Canadian finalists for $65K Griffin Poetry Prize

Rising writer Canisia Lubrin among Canadian finalists for $65K Griffin Poetry Prize

Rising literary talent Canisia Lubrin is among the Canadian finalists for the $65,000 Griffin Poetry Prize. The Griffin Trust announced the three homegrown wordsmiths and four international poets on this year's short list on Wednesday.
Cover unveiled for Clinton-Penny novel 'State of Terror'

Cover unveiled for Clinton-Penny novel 'State of Terror'

NEW YORK — The cover for Hillary Clinton's first novel will not be mistaken for those of her memoirs.
Serena Williams signs programming deal with Amazon Studios

Serena Williams signs programming deal with Amazon Studios

Serena Williams has signed a deal with Amazon Studios under which she will create scripted and non-scripted programming, including a docuseries that follows her exploits on and off the court, the tennis star said Tuesday.
On 'Promising Young Woman,' consent, and a harrowing ending

On 'Promising Young Woman,' consent, and a harrowing ending

“Man. That ending!” That’s likely what you’d hear everyone saying on the way out of the multiplex — if we were all still going to the multiplex — after “Promising Young Woman.
Swap the crop? New York hemp farmers eager to grow marijuana

Swap the crop? New York hemp farmers eager to grow marijuana

ALBANY, N.Y. — Legal marijuana is coming to New York and hemp farmer Samir Mahadin sees it as a potential lifeline.
Royal funeral offers chance for William, Harry to reconcile

Royal funeral offers chance for William, Harry to reconcile

LONDON — When Prince Philip’s funeral takes place on Saturday, it will be more than a focal point for national mourning.
How to fill in your financial blind spots

How to fill in your financial blind spots

Knowing enough about money to cover your bills is a start, but it’s not enough financial literacy to provide long-term security. Most of us eventually wonder what else we should be doing — and whether what we don’t know could hurt us.
'Kim's Convenience' actor Andrew Phung on crafting his own series, 'Run the Burbs'

'Kim's Convenience' actor Andrew Phung on crafting his own series, 'Run the Burbs'

TORONTO — "Kim's Convenience" has just ended but cast member Andrew Phung is already "knee-deep in ideas and stories" for his next project, "Run the Burbs.
Colorado to auction off cannabis-themed license plates

Colorado to auction off cannabis-themed license plates

DENVER — Cannabis-themed license plates in Colorado are being auctioned off to the highest bidder in a fundraiser for the Colorado Disability Funding Committee.
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