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Hasbro cuts 1,100 jobs, or 20% of its workforce, prompted by the ongoing malaise in the toy business

NEW YORK (AP) — Toy maker Hasbro said Monday it is cutting about 1,100 jobs, or 20% of its workforce, as the malaise in the toy business extends through another holiday shopping season.

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Two Nashville churches, wrecked by tornadoes years apart, lean on each other in storms' wake

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — After a March 2020 tornado destroyed the Rev. Jacques Boyd’s Nashville church, his friend, the Rev. Vincent Johnson, lent him space to worship in.

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SmileDirectClub shuts down months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

NEW YORK (AP) — SmileDirectClub is shutting down — just months after the struggling teeth-straightening company filed for bankruptcy protection.

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All grocers need to sign code of conduct for it to be successful, Metro CEO tells MPs

All major industry players need to sign on to the grocery code of conduct in order for it to be successful, said Metro Inc. president and CEO Eric La Flèche.

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'Barbie' leads Golden Globe nominations with 9, followed closely by 'Oppenheimer'

Greta Gerwig's “Barbie” dominated the Golden Globe Awards nominations with nine nods for the blockbuster film, including best picture musical or comedy as well as acting nominations for Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and three of its original songs .

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Celine Song's 'Past Lives' rides critical wave to multiple Golden Globe nominations

Korean-Canadian indie darling Celine Song said she was "thrilled" after her debut feature "Past Lives" received five Golden Globe nominations Monday, riding a wave of critical acclaim to marquee races for best drama, best direction and best writing.

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New app helps active women understand menstrual cycle for best possible training

When Olympic swimmer Allison Schmitt was 20 years old, doctors advised her to have an intrauterine device implanted to help with her anemia.

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Former Fox host Tucker Carlson is launching his own streaming network with interviews and commentary

NEW YORK (AP) — Ousted Fox News host Tucker Carlson is starting his own streaming service, promising to “tell the unadorned truth” to fans for $72 a year, he announced Monday.

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'Barbenheimer' and Women's World Cup among top 2023 Google searches in Canada

Topics tied to the world of sports dominated Google searches in Canada this year, while "Oppenheimer" edged out "Barbie" when it came to movie queries.

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Sarah McLachlan maps 30-date tour to mark anniversary of 'Fumbling Towards Ecstasy'

Sarah McLachlan is making a trek across North America to mark 30 years of "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy.

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