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FDA panel rejects Pfizer's arthritis drug as too risky

FDA panel rejects Pfizer's arthritis drug as too risky

U.S. health advisers sharply criticized an experimental arthritis drug Thursday, saying that it was too risky, even with limits on its use.
Empire, industry group propose grocery code to address 'unfair practices' in market

Empire, industry group propose grocery code to address 'unfair practices' in market

Canada's second-largest grocery retailer and an industry group representing food manufacturers agreed on Thursday to a draft grocery code of practice they say takes aim at unfairness in the market. Empire Company Ltd.
Spielberg donates Genesis Prize money to justice nonprofits

Spielberg donates Genesis Prize money to justice nonprofits

NEW YORK — Steven Spielberg said Thursday that he will donate his $1 million Genesis Prize to 10 nonprofits that are working for racial and economic justice.
More birders sighted in Central Park this spring migration

More birders sighted in Central Park this spring migration

NEW YORK — This spring, longtime Central Park birder and naturalist Gabriel Willow is feeling a little less nervous than he did a year ago.
Rare Van Gogh masterpiece sells for $15.4 million in Paris

Rare Van Gogh masterpiece sells for $15.4 million in Paris

PARIS — A rare painting by Vincent Van Gogh was sold at auction Thursday by Sotheby’s Paris for 13.1 million euros ($15.4 million).
Morris Dickstein, influential critic-historian, dead at 81

Morris Dickstein, influential critic-historian, dead at 81

NEW YORK — Morris Dickstein, an influential educator, critic and cultural historian who wrote often about the intersection between art and society, has died at age 81.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Win” by Harlan Coben (Grand Central Publishing) 2. “The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah (St. Martin’s Press) 3. “Life After Death” by Sister Souljah (Atria) 4. “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig (Viking) 5.
Bestsellers-Books-USAToday

Bestsellers-Books-USAToday

1. “Win” by Harlan Coben (Grand Central Publishing) 2. “Wild Sign” by Patricia Briggs (Ace) 3. “Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories” by Jeff Kinney (Amulet Books) 4. “The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah (St. Martin’s Press) 5.
New York City launches push to vaccinate theatre workers

New York City launches push to vaccinate theatre workers

New York City is taking steps toward the reopening of the city's theatres , creating vaccination and testing sites for stage workers in a bid to restore a key part of New York's draw.
'Godzilla vs. Kong'; A heavyweight bout with a light touch

'Godzilla vs. Kong'; A heavyweight bout with a light touch

LOS ANGELES — The original 1950s Godzilla movies stomped into theatres carrying a metaphor about nuclear destruction. Two years ago, “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” sounded alarms about climate change.
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