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Jane Fonda celebrates 25 years of Georgia-based non-profit

Jane Fonda celebrates 25 years of Georgia-based non-profit

ATLANTA — Jane Fonda is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Georgia-based non-profit organization she founded to prevent teenage pregnancies.
New Yorker fires writer Jeffrey Toobin after Zoom incident

New Yorker fires writer Jeffrey Toobin after Zoom incident

NEW YORK — The New Yorker has fired longtime staff writer Jeffrey Toobin after he reportedly exposed himself during a Zoom conference last month. He had already been on suspension and is also on leave from CNN, where he is chief legal analyst.
Tunnel plan near Stonehenge gets UK government consent

Tunnel plan near Stonehenge gets UK government consent

LONDON — The British government went against the recommendations of planning officials Thursday when it approved controversial plans for a road tunnel to be built near the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge in southern England.
To help economy, bank proposes tax on working from home

To help economy, bank proposes tax on working from home

LONDON — White collar staff reaping the financial benefits of working from home should be taxed to help other workers who aren't getting the same advantages, experts at Deutsche Bank said in a new report.
Chadwick Boseman, 'First Cow' among Gotham Award nominees

Chadwick Boseman, 'First Cow' among Gotham Award nominees

NEW YORK — Awards season, such as it is this year, got formally underway Thursday with the first notable film nominations yet announced in a pandemic-marred movie year.
'Good Doctor' star says filming continues after show's married couple contract COVID

'Good Doctor' star says filming continues after show's married couple contract COVID

TORONTO — "The Good Doctor" star Freddie Highmore says production on the medical drama is continuing in Vancouver, after the COVID-19 diagnoses of co-stars Richard Schiff and Sheila Kelley.
Couple complain Animal Planet show cast them as pot growers

Couple complain Animal Planet show cast them as pot growers

CONCORD, N.H.
New device puts music in your head - no headphones required

New device puts music in your head - no headphones required

LONDON — Imagine a world where you move around in your own personal sound bubble. You listen to your favourite tunes, play loud computer games, watch a movie or get navigation directions in your car — all without disturbing those around you.
Budding florists get day in the sun in new reality series

Budding florists get day in the sun in new reality series

NEW YORK — They designed epic floral statements in limited time with some very intense judges, but the contestants on the new reality competition series “Full Bloom” did not wilt under pressure.
Canadian researchers tout 'game-changing' method to treat alcohol poisoning

Canadian researchers tout 'game-changing' method to treat alcohol poisoning

TORONTO — Canadian researchers say they've developed a game-changing method to treat alcohol poisoning — and it involves literally breathing alcohol out of the body by hyperventilating.
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