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Politics, meet PlayStation: how 2020 ushered in the era of campaign videogaming

Politics, meet PlayStation: how 2020 ushered in the era of campaign videogaming

WASHINGTON — Call it the age of PlayStation politics. Where Bill Clinton went on MTV and Barack Obama seized on social media, modern-day Democrats see online video gaming as the next high-tech frontier for reaching young voters.
Correction: Virus Outbreak-Hug Tent story

Correction: Virus Outbreak-Hug Tent story

LOUISVILLE, Colo. — In a story Feb. 5, 2021, about a “hug tent” at an assisted living centre , The Associated Press erroneously reported the thickness of the plastic barrier.
'Planning for dropouts': Drugmakers grapple with testing unproven vaccines on seniors

'Planning for dropouts': Drugmakers grapple with testing unproven vaccines on seniors

TORONTO — At age 70, retired nurse Donna Lessard can expect to be towards the front of the line for a COVID-19 vaccine when supply and distribution expands in coming months.
Which COVID-19 tests are required for international travel?

Which COVID-19 tests are required for international travel?

Which COVID-19 tests are required for international travel? It depends on where you're going. In an effort to limit the spread of new coronavirus variants, many countries are requiring incoming travellers to show a recent negative test. The U.S.
Canadian star Dan Levy hosts “Saturday Night Live”

Canadian star Dan Levy hosts “Saturday Night Live”

TORONTO — Canadian star Dan Levy can check another one off his bucket list after joining the rarified ranks of celebrities who have hosted "Saturday Night Live.
Calls grow for US to rely on rapid tests to fight pandemic

Calls grow for US to rely on rapid tests to fight pandemic

WASHINGTON — When a Halloween party sparked a COVID-19 outbreak at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, school officials conducted rapid screening on more than 1,000 students in a week, including many who didn’t have symptoms.
Six standout films from Christopher Plummer's illustrious career

Six standout films from Christopher Plummer's illustrious career

Christopher Plummer portrayed the greats of Shakespearean theatre, but his seemingly effortless craftwork as a thespian was introduced to most audiences through characters he played on the silver screen.
Five things to know ahead of the Weeknd's Super Bowl halftime show

Five things to know ahead of the Weeknd's Super Bowl halftime show

Super Bowl Sunday is ready for the Weeknd. Capping off a wildly unpredictable year of pandemic twists and turns, the Toronto-raised R&B singer will take one of the world's biggest stages to perform his trademark dystopian pop tunes.
Des McAnuff on the 'King Lear' film Christopher Plummer was 'very passionate about'

Des McAnuff on the 'King Lear' film Christopher Plummer was 'very passionate about'

TORONTO — Ontario-raised director Des McAnuff isn't sure what will happen with a Canadian big-screen adaptation of "King Lear" he planned to shoot partly in Newfoundland this summer, with Christopher Plummer in the lead.
Fox Business cancels 'Lou Dobbs Tonight' after a decade

Fox Business cancels 'Lou Dobbs Tonight' after a decade

LOS ANGELES — Fox Business Network's “Lou Dobbs Tonight,” whose host has trumpeted unfounded assertions of voter fraud in the 2020 election, has been cancelled .
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