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Book Review: Yume Kitasei explores space in a heist-driven action adventure novel

Book Review: Yume Kitasei explores space in a heist-driven action adventure novel

Grad student Maya Hoshimoto is having a hard time settling down on Earth after a thrilling career as an art thief, stealing looted objects and returning them to their people.

Judy Chartrand, Nico Williams among Sobey Art Award finalists

OTTAWA — Cree ceramicist Judy Chartrand and Anishinaabe bead artist Nico Williams are among the six finalists for the Sobey Art Award.
Music Review: Paul McCartney and Wings' oft bootlegged 1974 'One Hand Clapping' deserves applause

Music Review: Paul McCartney and Wings' oft bootlegged 1974 'One Hand Clapping' deserves applause

The sound of Paul McCartney and Wings' “One Hand Clapping” used to only be heard on bootlegs, or in snippets available on archival releases over the years. But it's new (mostly) complete official release deserves two-handed applause.
Palestinian DC chef and Senegalese restaurant in New Orleans win coveted James Beard Awards

Palestinian DC chef and Senegalese restaurant in New Orleans win coveted James Beard Awards

CHICAGO (AP) — A Palestinian chef using ancient cooking techniques, a Senegalese restaurant in New Orleans and an upscale Thai restaurant in Oregon won coveted James Beard Awards Monday at a red carpet awards ceremony in Chicago.
Winfrey picks David Wroblewski's 'Familairis' for her book club

Winfrey picks David Wroblewski's 'Familairis' for her book club

NEW YORK (AP) — Author David Wroblewski has reached special status among contemporary authors: a two-time selection for Oprah Winfrey's book club.
Attraction starring Disney's first Black princess replaces ride based on film many viewed as racist

Attraction starring Disney's first Black princess replaces ride based on film many viewed as racist

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A new attraction starring the first Black Disney princess is opening at the company’s U.S.
Rogers scoops rights to HGTV, Food Network, Discovery and more from Corus, Bell

Rogers scoops rights to HGTV, Food Network, Discovery and more from Corus, Bell

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. has scored "milestone" multi-year deals that will see it scoop the Canadian rights to several lifestyle brands from Corus Entertainment and Bell Media in the new year, including HGTV, Food Network and Discovery.
British TV host Dr. Michael Mosley reached millions by being his own guinea pig

British TV host Dr. Michael Mosley reached millions by being his own guinea pig

RHODES, Greece (AP) — Dr. Michael Mosley was his own guinea pig. In the name of science, the British television host put his body to the test by ingesting tape worms, injecting snake venom and letting leeches suck his blood.
Rogers renews 'Law & Order Toronto,' adds Shania Twain to 'Canada's Got Talent'

Rogers renews 'Law & Order Toronto,' adds Shania Twain to 'Canada's Got Talent'

TORONTO — Shania Twain sang "That don't impress me much" — but a new round of contestants on "Canada's Got Talent" will try their best.
Griffin Dunne finds balance between madcap Hollywood adventures and family tragedy in new memoir

Griffin Dunne finds balance between madcap Hollywood adventures and family tragedy in new memoir

NEW YORK (AP) — Griffin Dunne says he’s grateful his parents raised him with what he affectionately calls “benign neglect" in 1970s and '80s Los Angeles because it encouraged creativity and risk-taking that led to some wild experiences he chronicles
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