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Florence Howe, co-founder of Feminist Press, dead at 91

Florence Howe, co-founder of Feminist Press, dead at 91

NEW YORK — Florence Howe, an activist, educator and major contributor to American literature and culture who as co-founder of the Feminist Press helped revive such acclaimed and influential works as Charlotte Perkins Gilman's “The Yellow Wall-Paper”
MPR reporter quits over handling of sex misconduct reporting

MPR reporter quits over handling of sex misconduct reporting

ST. PAUL, Minn. — An arts reporter at Minnesota Public Radio News announced her resignation Monday, accusing management of dragging their feet on a potential story about a male employee at a sister station accused of sexual misconduct.
Netflix's ‘Cuties’ becomes target of politicized backlash

Netflix's ‘Cuties’ becomes target of politicized backlash

The backlash to the French independent film “Mignonnes,” or “Cuties,” started before it had even been released because of a poster that went viral for its provocative depiction of its young female actors.
John Boyega quits perfume ambassador role over Chinese ad

John Boyega quits perfume ambassador role over Chinese ad

LONDON — Black actor John Boyega has stepped down from his role as a global ambassador for perfume brand Jo Malone after the company decided to hire a Chinese actor to replace him in an ad he created.
Emmy predictions when predicting the future is folly

Emmy predictions when predicting the future is folly

Stipulated: “Watchmen” will win the Emmy Award for best limited series and Regina King, its indomitable centre , will be honoured at Sunday's largely virtual ceremony hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.
Rosa Parks' home displayed in Italy as US race tensions rise

Rosa Parks' home displayed in Italy as US race tensions rise

NAPLES, Italy — The run-down, paint-chipped Detroit house where U.S.
Millennial Money: How frugal fashionistas can stay on trend

Millennial Money: How frugal fashionistas can stay on trend

Nowadays, it’s not just celebrities who wear high-end clothing and accessories. The influencers filling your social media feed likely wear them, too.
Runners find joy in virtual racing during COVID-19 pandemic

Runners find joy in virtual racing during COVID-19 pandemic

TORONTO — Jeff Clarkson wasn't a runner when COVID-19 shut down recreation and fitness facilities in March. The 36-year-old was refereeing a Tier 2 junior hockey game when he received an email in the second intermission.
What are the different types of coronavirus tests?

What are the different types of coronavirus tests?

What are the different types of coronavirus tests? There are three broad categories of coronavirus tests in the U.S. Two diagnose whether you have an active infection, and a third indicates if you previously had the virus.
T.I. settles federal claim he pushed bogus cryptocurrency

T.I. settles federal claim he pushed bogus cryptocurrency

ATLANTA — Rapper and actor T.I. has settled civil charges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that he helped promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency. T.I.
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