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Striking Metro workers say they face challenges affording the very food they sell

Striking Metro workers say they face challenges affording the very food they sell

TORONTO — Metro grocery store workers on strike in the Greater Toronto Area say they are fighting for their wages to keep up with the cost of living, as the rapid pace of food inflation in recent years has caused struggles in affording the same groce
Striking writers and studios will meet this week to discuss restarting negotiations

Striking writers and studios will meet this week to discuss restarting negotiations

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Union leaders told striking Hollywood writers Tuesday night that they plan to meet with representatives for studios to discuss restarting negotiations after the first official communication between the two sides since the strike be
Driver to be charged with negligence in crash that killed actor Treat Williams

Driver to be charged with negligence in crash that killed actor Treat Williams

DORSET, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont driver will be charged with gross negligence in the crash that killed actor Treat Williams, officials said.
Movie Review: Passion and love get messy in Ira Sachs’ smoldering ‘Passages’

Movie Review: Passion and love get messy in Ira Sachs’ smoldering ‘Passages’

If you’ve been wondering where all the sex has gone from the movies, you’re in luck: The new film “Passages” does not hold back in depicting the fresh passion of a love affair.
'Just not true': Plaintiff in sex abuse lawsuit upset over Calgary Stampede apology

'Just not true': Plaintiff in sex abuse lawsuit upset over Calgary Stampede apology

One of the three dozen men behind a sexual abuse lawsuit filed against the Calgary Stampede says its apology after a partial court settlement last week falls short.
Amazon begins offering grocery delivery for customers who are not Prime members

Amazon begins offering grocery delivery for customers who are not Prime members

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon has begun offering its Fresh grocery delivery service to customers who aren’t Prime members.
Greece plans hourly caps on visitors to ancient Acropolis and will let in up to 20,000 daily

Greece plans hourly caps on visitors to ancient Acropolis and will let in up to 20,000 daily

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Visits to the Acropolis of Athens, Greece's most popular archaeological site, will be capped starting next month at a maximum 20,000 daily and subject to varying hourly entry limits, the Greek government said Wednesday.
Nicolas Cage surrealist comedy to open TIFF's competitive Platform program

Nicolas Cage surrealist comedy to open TIFF's competitive Platform program

TORONTO — Nicolas Cage's surrealist comedy "Dream Scenario" will open the competitive Platform program at the Toronto International Film Festival, with acclaimed filmmaker Barry Jenkins set to lead the jury.
Burnout, low pay and politics are driving away teachers. Turnover is soaring for educators of color

Burnout, low pay and politics are driving away teachers. Turnover is soaring for educators of color

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Rhonda Hicks could have kept working into her 60s. She loved teaching and loved her students in Philadelphia’s public schools. As a Black woman, she took pride in being a role model for many children of color .
Broadway star Phillipa Soo is working on picture book about her childhood stage fright

Broadway star Phillipa Soo is working on picture book about her childhood stage fright

NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway star Phillipa Soo has not forgotten her childhood stage fright.
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