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Affected by virus, visual artists take refuge in their work

Affected by virus, visual artists take refuge in their work

NEW YORK — An apple reflected on a lamp. A clock where time seemed to have frozen. Nurses dressed more like astronauts on Mars. Irene Pressner keeps “flashes” of her experience after contracting the coronavirus.
From Venice, a plea to reopen movie theatres shut by virus

From Venice, a plea to reopen movie theatres shut by virus

VENICE, Italy — Spanish director Pedro Almodovar has joined a chorus of voices at the Venice Film Festival urging the reopening of movie theatres and a return to cinema normality after coronavirus lockdowns, saying films are meant to be seen on the b
'The Batman' shoot suspended after positive COVID-19 test

'The Batman' shoot suspended after positive COVID-19 test

A person working on “The Batman” production has tested positive for COVID-19 and the U.K shoot has been temporarily suspended. A spokesperson for Warner Bros.
Boseman honoured as hometown hero in native South Carolina

Boseman honoured as hometown hero in native South Carolina

ANDERSON, S.C. — Chadwick Boseman was remembered as a hometown hero who brought a sense of pride to his native Anderson, South Carolina. The city paid tribute to Boseman in a public memorial on Thursday evening.
Phew! Revolting spit and poo brews shown in Swedish exhibit

Phew! Revolting spit and poo brews shown in Swedish exhibit

MALMO, Sweden — Desperate for a drink? There is spit-fermented wine, liquor fermented in prison toilets, and a strong Scottish brew served from the mouth of a taxidermied squirrel.
Experts say pooled COVID testing could help in safe return to school

Experts say pooled COVID testing could help in safe return to school

With students and teachers preparing to return to classrooms across the country this month, experts say ramping up testing protocols is one way to help provide a safe transition back to school.
Buscabulla offers electro-Caribbean music for the pandemic

Buscabulla offers electro-Caribbean music for the pandemic

MEXICO CITY — Buscabulla, a Puerto Rican duo playing electro-Caribbean music, is promoting a “hymn of belonging” to lift spirits during the pandemic.
Britney Spears shows love for #FreeBritney in court filing

Britney Spears shows love for #FreeBritney in court filing

LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears is welcoming public scrutiny of the court conservatorship that has controlled her life and money for 12 years as she seeks to push her father out of power, according to a Thursday court filing.
N.L. adding more buses, virtual teaching, guidance counsellors for return to school

N.L. adding more buses, virtual teaching, guidance counsellors for return to school

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador says it's adding more buses and hiring new teachers for remote learning as children across the province return to school during the COVID-19 pandemic.
From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country

From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country

Plans are being made across the country for how to safely send students back to school in the fall as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Here is a look at what the various provinces have said about getting kids back to classes.
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