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VIRUS DIARY: Keeping New York alive, one song at a time

VIRUS DIARY: Keeping New York alive, one song at a time

NEW YORK — Outside, the soundtrack of sirens wailed, each another death blow to the city that had nurtured my development as a musician for so long.

George Elroy Boyd, pioneering Black playwright and journalist, dies at 68

HALIFAX — Pioneering Black Nova Scotian playwright and journalist George Elroy Boyd has died at age 68.
Fleetwood Mac blues guitarist Peter Green dies at 73

Fleetwood Mac blues guitarist Peter Green dies at 73

LONDON — Peter Green, the dexterous blues guitarist who led the first incarnation of Fleetwood Mac in a career shortened by psychedelic drugs and mental illness, has died at 73.
Workers praise Disney virus safety, but will visitors come?

Workers praise Disney virus safety, but will visitors come?

ORLANDO, Fla. — Every week, it seems, Kaila Barker, her husband and their five children change their minds about whether to travel from their home in Connecticut to Florida's Walt Disney World as planned in September.
Everywhere and nowhere: The many layers of 'cancel culture'

Everywhere and nowhere: The many layers of 'cancel culture'

NEW YORK — So you've probably read a lot about “cancel culture.” Or know about a new poll that shows a plurality of Americans disapproving of it. Or you may have heard about a letter in Harper's Magazine condemning censorship and intolerance.
Regis Philbin, television personality and host, dies at 88

Regis Philbin, television personality and host, dies at 88

NEW YORK — Regis Philbin, the genial host who shared his life with television viewers over morning coffee for decades and helped himself and some fans strike it rich with the game show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” has died at 88.
White, NBC near end of busy Premier League stretch on Sunday

White, NBC near end of busy Premier League stretch on Sunday

Arlo White didn't know what to expect when the Premier League season resumed with Project Restart. The only thing he knew was that it beat the alternatives.
Ford says Cineplex request to boost capacity in Ontario theatres 'on the table'

Ford says Cineplex request to boost capacity in Ontario theatres 'on the table'

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says health officials are considering Cineplex's proposal to increase the number of people allowed inside multiplex theatres.
Music Review: Taylor Swift's new album is strikingly heroic

Music Review: Taylor Swift's new album is strikingly heroic

Taylor Swift, “folklore" (Republic Records) In the years since Taylor Swift released her killer pop album “1989” in 2014, the singer has amped the production of her music, adding sounds including electronica, synth pop, R&B, dubstep, dance and ev
Barack Obama to appear on Michelle Obama's podcast debut

Barack Obama to appear on Michelle Obama's podcast debut

LOS ANGELES — The first guest of Michelle Obama’s new podcast will have a familiar presidential voice: Barack Obama.
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