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Sur La Table closing stores, seeking bankruptcy protection

Sur La Table closing stores, seeking bankruptcy protection

SEATTLE — Cookware and kitchen chain Sur La Table is closing more than 50 of its 121 stores as it seeks bankruptcy protection, the latest retail casualty of the coronavirus pandemic.
Telefilm Canada investigating allegations of misconduct against employee

Telefilm Canada investigating allegations of misconduct against employee

TORONTO — Telefilm Canada says it has launched an investigation into allegations of misconduct made against one of its employees.
Meghan tries to prevent 'friends' being named in suit

Meghan tries to prevent 'friends' being named in suit

LONDON — The Duchess of Sussex asked a British court Thursday to prevent a newspaper from publishing the names of five friends who defended her while speaking to an American magazine under the shield of anonymity.
Study suggests fetal coronavirus infection is possible

Study suggests fetal coronavirus infection is possible

A small study strengthens evidence that a pregnant woman infected with the coronavirus might be able to spread it to her fetus. Researchers from Italy said Thursday that they studied 31 women with COVID-19 who delivered babies in March and April.
'Are you wearing protection?': Daters struggle with COVID-19 compatibility

'Are you wearing protection?': Daters struggle with COVID-19 compatibility

As Laura Duarte swipes through a seemingly endless stream of suitors on Tinder, she's not only looking for a romantic spark, but COVID-19 chemistry.
Rolling Stones to release unheard tracks from 1973 album

Rolling Stones to release unheard tracks from 1973 album

The Rolling Stones will release a new version of their 1973 album “Goats Head Soup” featuring three unheard tracks, including one featuring Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page. The band announced on Thursday that the release on Sept.
Virus forces catering platform to find new audience, purpose

Virus forces catering platform to find new audience, purpose

NEW YORK — When it launched in 2017, the catering tech platform HUNGRY had one customer in mind: well-heeled office workers.
Asian American girls saw pivotal icon in 'Baby-Sitters Club'

Asian American girls saw pivotal icon in 'Baby-Sitters Club'

Author Ann M. Martin had no master plan when she decided to make one of the core members of “The Baby-Sitters Club” a Japanese American girl named Claudia. Claudia Kishi happened to be everything the “model minority” stereotype wasn't.
VIRUS DIARY: In Saudi Arabia, a photographer finds new focus

VIRUS DIARY: In Saudi Arabia, a photographer finds new focus

JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia — I moved to Saudi Arabia from Egypt last year, eager to photograph a national awakening that was once unimaginable in a country so beholden to ultraconservative mores. Permission to have fun had been suddenly granted.
MSNBC appoints Joy Reid as Chris Matthews' replacement

MSNBC appoints Joy Reid as Chris Matthews' replacement

NEW YORK — MSNBC says Joy Reid will move into the early evening time slot vacated in March by former “Hardball” host Chris Matthew's retirement in March. Reid, who has been a weekend anchor at the cable news network and lately has subbed in the 7 p.
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