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SS Rajamouli unveils time-travel adventure film ‘Varanasi,’ with elements of Hindu mythology
November 16, 2025 - 4:37 AM

HYDERABAD, India (AP) — Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli, the blockbuster movie director behind global hits like “RRR” and “Baahubali” that redefined Indian cinema’s scale and caught Hollywood’s attention, has unveiled his most ambitious film yet.
‘Now You See Me 3’ races past ‘The Running Man’ at box office
November 16, 2025 - 4:12 AM

It’s no magic trick: The third installment in the thieving magician “Now You See Me” series beat the high-profile action pic “The Running Man” at the North American box office this weekend. Lionsgate’s “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” pulled in $21.
Disability rights activist and author Alice Wong dies at 51
November 15, 2025 - 12:21 PM

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alice Wong, a disability rights activist and author whose independence and writing inspired others, has died. She was 51.
Americana troubadour Todd Snider, alt-country singer-songwriter, dies at 59
November 15, 2025 - 8:59 AM

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Todd Snider, a singer whose thoughtfully freewheeling tunes and cosmic-stoner songwriting made him a beloved figure in American roots music, has died. He was 59.
Pope Leo XIV celebrates cinema with Hollywood stars and urges inclusion of marginal voices
November 15, 2025 - 3:23 AM

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV welcomed Spike Lee, Cate Blanchett, Greta Gerwig and dozens of other Hollywood luminaries to a special Vatican audience Saturday celebrating cinema and its ability to inspire and unite.
With the rise of AI 'slop,' Canada’s creative sector sets sights on licensing regime
November 14, 2025 - 9:00 PM

OTTAWA — On Nov. 1, Xania Monet appeared for the first time on the Adult R&B Billboard chart. One week later, the song 'Walk my Walk' by Breaking Rust topped Billboard's country digital song sales chart.
White House Historical Association reclaims Rockwell sketches for $7.25 million at auction
November 14, 2025 - 10:09 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House Historical Association has reclaimed a series of sketches by American painter and illustrator Norman Rockwell, spending a whopping $7.25 million at auction on Friday.
Buddy Holly crosswalk in Texas hometown to be removed following governor's order on road safety
November 14, 2025 - 8:05 AM

HOUSTON (AP) — Fans of the Buddy Holly crosswalk in his hometown of Lubbock, Texas, with a painted depiction of the rock and roll legend’s iconic glasses, will soon have to say goodbye to it. That'll be a day that will possibly make them cry.
How chummy is too chummy? Epstein emails shine light on relationships between journalists, sources
November 14, 2025 - 7:17 AM

The emails to and from Jeffrey Epstein released this week shine a light on the delicate relationship between reporters and their sources. And, as can be the case, bright light isn't always flattering.
SAG Awards change name to the Actor Awards starting in 2026
November 14, 2025 - 7:14 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Screen Actors Guild Awards are now called the Actor Awards.
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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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SS Rajamouli unveils time-travel adventure film ‘Varanasi,’ with elements of Hindu mythology

‘Now You See Me 3’ races past ‘The Running Man’ at box office

Disability rights activist and author Alice Wong dies at 51

Americana troubadour Todd Snider, alt-country singer-songwriter, dies at 59

Pope Leo XIV celebrates cinema with Hollywood stars and urges inclusion of marginal voices

With the rise of AI 'slop,' Canada’s creative sector sets sights on licensing regime

White House Historical Association reclaims Rockwell sketches for $7.25 million at auction

Buddy Holly crosswalk in Texas hometown to be removed following governor's order on road safety

How chummy is too chummy? Epstein emails shine light on relationships between journalists, sources

SAG Awards change name to the Actor Awards starting in 2026

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