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Author Murakami DJs 'Stay Home' radio show to lift spirits

Author Murakami DJs 'Stay Home' radio show to lift spirits

TOKYO — Acclaimed Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami, hosting a special radio show from home, painted a brighter side of the world with his favourite music, and said the fight against the coronavirus is a challenge in figuring out ways to help and car
Reruns of religious dramas comfort Indians in dire times

Reruns of religious dramas comfort Indians in dire times

GURUGRAM, India — Staying home under lockdown as they wait for the worst of the coronavirus pandemic to pass, millions of Indians are turning to their gods. Not in prayer rooms, but on TV.
Japanese pro-wrestler in popular reality show dies at 22

Japanese pro-wrestler in popular reality show dies at 22

TOKYO — Hana Kimura, a Japanese pro-wrestler who appeared in the latest series of the popular reality show “Terrace House,” has died. She was 22. Her organization Stardom Wrestling confirmed Kimura's death on Saturday.
Answering some of the frequently asked questions about COVID-19

Answering some of the frequently asked questions about COVID-19

With COVID-19 now affecting the lives of Canadians on so many levels, people across the country are seeking answers to numerous important questions they have about the novel coronavirus. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions.
Science summary: A look at novel coronavirus research around the globe

Science summary: A look at novel coronavirus research around the globe

Thousands of scientists around the world are working on problems raised by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Youth sports coalition seeks federal aid due to COVID-19

Youth sports coalition seeks federal aid due to COVID-19

CHICAGO — It started when a handful of organizations got together to discuss the effect of the COVID-19 shutdown on youth sports. The small conversation quickly turned into 600-some groups.
Kirk 2.0: Capt. Pike of new ‘Star Trek’ a welcome new icon

Kirk 2.0: Capt. Pike of new ‘Star Trek’ a welcome new icon

In the beginning, in the "Star Trek” universe, there was only Captain Kirk. At least to the general public. When the Starship Enterprise first whooshed across American television screens on Sept. 8, 1966, William Shatner’s James T.
Kirk 2.0: Capt. Pike of new ‘Star Trek’ a welcome new icon

Kirk 2.0: Capt. Pike of new ‘Star Trek’ a welcome new icon

In the beginning, in the "Star Trek” universe, there was only Captain Kirk. At least to the general public. When the Starship Enterprise first whooshed across American television screens on Sept. 8, 1966, William Shatner’s James T.
CBC's Enright to leave 'The Sunday Edition' for new one-hour radio program

CBC's Enright to leave 'The Sunday Edition' for new one-hour radio program

TORONTO — Veteran broadcaster Michael Enright will step down as host of CBC Radio One's "The Sunday Edition" at the end of this season to create a new one-hour radio program.
Seniors get diplomas on racetracks, chairlifts amid virus

Seniors get diplomas on racetracks, chairlifts amid virus

LAS VEGAS — Immediately after giving his valedictorian speech, high school senior Philip Root, still clad in his cap and gown, climbed into a borrowed race car and drove up to the finish line at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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