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'American Woman' director Semi Chellas hopeful 'we're in a moment of change'

'American Woman' director Semi Chellas hopeful 'we're in a moment of change'

TORONTO — From her vantage point in Los Angeles, Emmy Award-nominated writer-director Semi Chellas sees a great societal shift happening.
US-Apple-Books-Top-10

US-Apple-Books-Top-10

Apple Books US Bestseller List - 06/28/20 - Paid Books Rank, Book Title by Author Name, ISBN, Publisher 1. The Room Where It Happened by John Bolton - 9781982148058 - (Simon & Schuster) 2.
'Pooled testing' for COVID-19 holds promise, pitfalls

'Pooled testing' for COVID-19 holds promise, pitfalls

WASHINGTON — The nation's top health officials are banking on a new approach to dramatically boost U.S. screening for the coronavirus: combining test samples in batches instead of running them one by one.
How Canada geese bounced back from near extinction to conquer North America

How Canada geese bounced back from near extinction to conquer North America

They came, they honked, they conquered. Flying in their signature V-formation, Canada geese are often hailed as a symbol of the Canadian wilderness, marking the change of seasons with their southern migration each winter and return every spring.
New Cuban tourism system to isolate visitors from population

New Cuban tourism system to isolate visitors from population

HAVANA — With the coronavirus waning in Cuba, the government plans to restart its tourism industry by sending visitors to five narrow islands that will offer all-inclusive vacations and keep foreigners isolated from the rest of the nation.
Using 'face doubles,' a new doc captures an anti-LGBTQ purge

Using 'face doubles,' a new doc captures an anti-LGBTQ purge

Anonymous sources in documentaries have often been reduced to a shadowy, voice-distorted figure — or worse, a pixelated blur.
Climate change keeps changing the game for home gardeners

Climate change keeps changing the game for home gardeners

Every year now, gardeners should be rethinking what they grow and where because of climate change, experts say. The growing season has become longer, delivering bigger harvests but requiring more weeding and controls.
Shut-in urbanites discovering their green thumbs amid pandemic lockdown

Shut-in urbanites discovering their green thumbs amid pandemic lockdown

Anita Clarke had been thinking about starting a vegetable garden on her balcony for a while before COVID-19 lockdown. But it was always easy to put off, the Toronto-based Shopify managing editor says.
Review: Revolutionary 'Hamilton' arrives at an uneasy time

Review: Revolutionary 'Hamilton' arrives at an uneasy time

The revolution is finally being televised, thank goodness.
An eventful year for Pulitzer Prize winner Colson Whitehead

An eventful year for Pulitzer Prize winner Colson Whitehead

NEW YORK — Even sheltering in place, Colson Whitehead has had an eventful year.
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