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‘CODA’ didn’t change Hollywood's attitude about disability. Siân Heder hopes ‘Being Heumann’ can
September 11, 2026 - 2:32 PM

TORONTO (AP) — A line has been running through Siân Heder’s head lately: “What would Judy do?”
Prince Hisahito turns 20 as Japan's government reinforces male-only succession rules
September 05, 2026 - 6:14 PM

TOKYO (AP) — Prince Hisahito turned 20 on Sunday as he faces growing attention as a future monarch in Japan following the government's unpopular revision to the Imperial House Law that reinforces male-only succession rules.
Olivia Rodrigo's festival is uniting women and girls behind nonprofits promoting their well-being
August 30, 2026 - 7:23 AM

Evoking the same do-it-yourself pop-rock feminism of her '90s musical influences, Olivia Rodrigo raised $20 million for women's well-being with a benefit show that activated her young audience.
Emily Wilson's 'Odyssey' became a cultural flashpoint. Now, she's retranslating the whole thing
August 28, 2026 - 3:01 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — If you're among the many readers who learned to love “The Odyssey” through Emily Wilson's 2017 translation, you might be surprised that she's going to translate it again.
‘Spider-Man’ tops box office in fourth weekend; ‘The Odyssey’ becomes Nolan’s highest-grossing film
August 23, 2026 - 9:48 AM

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” fought off a slew of newcomers, including a comedy, a horror franchise, a Jason Statham action movie and a family pic, to maintain its first-place spot at the box office in its fourth weekend in theaters.

Taylor Swift, Lyle Lovett and more are headed for Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
August 11, 2026 - 9:05 AM

Global superstar Taylor Swift and country legend Lyle Lovett will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the organization announced Tuesday.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' keeps record pace, ‘The Odyssey’ sets new high for Nolan
August 10, 2026 - 2:53 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” continued its blistering pace in theaters, collecting $144.5 million domestically over its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, while Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” set a new high for the director.
AI-driven Ring Cycle sparks boos at 150th anniversary Wagner Festival
August 04, 2026 - 5:02 AM

BAYREUTH, Germany (AP) — Richard Wagner likely would have appreciated the cutting-edge technology, if not the reaction.
'Super Troopers' at 25: A quarter-century of mustaches and maple syrup - and a new film
July 29, 2026 - 3:54 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — A quarter of a century is a long time for mustache rides and syrup binges, but “Super Troopers” has gotten a lot of mileage out of the simple joys of friends goofing around.
Lebanese singer-turned-militant released on bail as a probe into 2013 clashes continues
July 08, 2026 - 11:25 AM

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese authorities on Wednesday released on bail a pop star-turned-militant who had spent months in jail awaiting a retrial on charges of belonging to an armed group and money laundering, judicial officials said.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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‘CODA’ didn’t change Hollywood's attitude about disability. Siân Heder hopes ‘Being Heumann’ can

Prince Hisahito turns 20 as Japan's government reinforces male-only succession rules

Olivia Rodrigo's festival is uniting women and girls behind nonprofits promoting their well-being

Emily Wilson's 'Odyssey' became a cultural flashpoint. Now, she's retranslating the whole thing

‘Spider-Man’ tops box office in fourth weekend; ‘The Odyssey’ becomes Nolan’s highest-grossing film

Taylor Swift, Lyle Lovett and more are headed for Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' keeps record pace, ‘The Odyssey’ sets new high for Nolan

AI-driven Ring Cycle sparks boos at 150th anniversary Wagner Festival

'Super Troopers' at 25: A quarter-century of mustaches and maple syrup - and a new film

Lebanese singer-turned-militant released on bail as a probe into 2013 clashes continues

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