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In 'Crip Camp,' a rare spotlight for disability rights

In 'Crip Camp,' a rare spotlight for disability rights

PARK CITY, Utah — It wasn't Judith Heumann's first standing ovation, but it might have been her loudest. Heumann, who had polio as a baby and uses a wheelchair, has for decades been one of the leading figures of the disability rights movement.
Review: Readers will find much to like in `The K Team'

Review: Readers will find much to like in `The K Team'

“The K Team," Minotaur, by David Rosenfelt Readers who have followed David Rosenfelt’s 21 novels about New Jersey attorney and dog rescuer Andy Carpenter will find much to like — and familiar characters — in “The K Team.
Is online shaming of COVID-19 rebels effective? Maybe, but not for everyone

Is online shaming of COVID-19 rebels effective? Maybe, but not for everyone

Whether it's posting a video of a crowded Vancouver beach or a photo of men playing basketball on a closed court in Philadelphia, some Twitter users have resorted to online shaming in an effort to convince others to abide by social distancing measure

Another Route 66 motel in Albuquerque to be remodeled

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Another historic Route 66 motel in New Mexico is set to undergo a significant renovation.

Another Route 66 motel in Albuquerque to be remodeled

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Another historic Route 66 motel in New Mexico is set to undergo a significant renovation.
Shaw Communications Inc. founder and executive chair JR Shaw has died at 85

Shaw Communications Inc. founder and executive chair JR Shaw has died at 85

CALGARY — The founder of Shaw Communications Inc., JR Shaw, has died, the company said Tuesday. He was 85.
DJ D-Nice unites during the pandemic, one beat at a time

DJ D-Nice unites during the pandemic, one beat at a time

NEW YORK — When DJ D-Nice decided to start playing music live on Instagram amid countless closures due the worldwide pandemic, he did it in part to ease his loneliness and boredom given his own gigs had dried up.
Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Mendes among Canadian celebs in #PlanktheCurve video chain

Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Mendes among Canadian celebs in #PlanktheCurve video chain

Vancouver-born actor Ryan Reynolds and several other Canadian stars are taking to social media to encourage Canadians to flatten the COVID-19 curve.
'Big Brother Canada' ends season early due to COVID-19 developments

'Big Brother Canada' ends season early due to COVID-19 developments

TORONTO — Just over a week after announcing production was still underway on "Big Brother Canada" despite the global COVID-19 crisis, producers now say the reality series has ended early.
Though scuttled, SXSW still goes ahead with film awards

Though scuttled, SXSW still goes ahead with film awards

NEW YORK — South by Southwest, the sprawling Austin, Texas, conference and festival, was one of the first major gatherings cancelled by the coronavirus pandemic.
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