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Scientists identify a mystery color in one of Jackson Pollock's paintings
September 15, 2025 - 12:06 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have identified the origins of the blue color in one of Jackson Pollock's paintings with a little help from chemistry, confirming for the first time that the abstract expressionist used a vibrant, synthetic pigment known as manganese blue.
Joy Reid and Percival Everett are among winners of the 46th annual American Book Awards
September 15, 2025 - 11:53 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Former MSNBC host Joy Reid and authors Percival Everett and John Edgar Wideman are among this years' recipients of the 46th annual American Book Awards, which celebrate diversity in American art and culture.
Emmy Awards highlights: Tramell Tillman, Colbert wins and a teen who stepped out of his comfort zone
September 15, 2025 - 8:44 AM

The Emmy Awards weren't all about Seth Rogen walking up the aisle in his burnt brown tux to collect yet another award. It just sometimes seemed that way.
Three past Giller winners make long list for $100,000 fiction prize
September 15, 2025 - 8:22 AM

TORONTO — Three past Giller winners are among the 14 authors longlisted for the literary award.
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg set Emmy record with comedy wins for 'The Studio'
September 15, 2025 - 4:33 AM

After making a career of playing lovable underachievers, Seth Rogen is officially an overachiever: his show "The Studio" set a new Emmy record for the most wins by a comedy, racking up top prizes including best series.
Arthur Sze is appointed US poet laureate as the Library of Congress faces challenges
September 15, 2025 - 3:30 AM

At a time when its leadership is in question and its mission challenged, the Library of Congress has named a new U.S. poet laureate, the much-honored author and translator Arthur Sze.
Justin Bieber stuns Cambridge pub with surprise visit for pool and karaoke
September 15, 2025 - 1:00 AM

Bartenders at a local Cambridge pub and billiards lounge were left starstruck after Justin Bieber made an unexpected visit on Sept. 10.
'The Studio' and Seth Rogen have record-setting Emmys as Noah Wyle and 'The Pitt' get top drama wins
September 14, 2025 - 11:30 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Seth Rogen and “The Studio” turned the Emmys into a wrap party, winning best comedy series Sunday and breaking a comedy record for victories in a season with 13, while Noah Wyle and “The Pitt” took the top drama prize.
'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' opens to $70M, biggest anime debut to claim top box-office spot
September 14, 2025 - 10:16 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle” carved out a place in box-office history this weekend as the Japanese anime film sliced straight to No. 1 — outpacing the horror sequel “The Conjuring: Last Rites."
Tramell Tillman makes Emmys history with his 'Severance' win
September 14, 2025 - 8:58 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tramell Tillman is the first Black man to win an Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for his role in “Severance.”
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New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
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Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
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Okanagan appraisal firm wins trademark dispute with rival company
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Scientists identify a mystery color in one of Jackson Pollock's paintings

Joy Reid and Percival Everett are among winners of the 46th annual American Book Awards

Emmy Awards highlights: Tramell Tillman, Colbert wins and a teen who stepped out of his comfort zone

Three past Giller winners make long list for $100,000 fiction prize

Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg set Emmy record with comedy wins for 'The Studio'

Arthur Sze is appointed US poet laureate as the Library of Congress faces challenges

Justin Bieber stuns Cambridge pub with surprise visit for pool and karaoke

'The Studio' and Seth Rogen have record-setting Emmys as Noah Wyle and 'The Pitt' get top drama wins

'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' opens to $70M, biggest anime debut to claim top box-office spot

Tramell Tillman makes Emmys history with his 'Severance' win

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