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Ambitious 'Lord of the Rings' prequel hopes to slay dragons

Ambitious 'Lord of the Rings' prequel hopes to slay dragons

NEW YORK (AP) — The return of dragons on the small screen has been a huge hit. Now it's time for the return of the elves and dwarves.
Catherine Deneuve eyes lifetime achievement award in Venice

Catherine Deneuve eyes lifetime achievement award in Venice

Catherine Deneuve is not that fond of reminiscing, even as she prepares to collect a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Venice International Film Festival .
Silver lining: Northeast drought benefits some businesses

Silver lining: Northeast drought benefits some businesses

BOSTON (AP) — There is a silver lining to the drought affecting the northeastern U.S. that has frustrated farmers, dried up rivers and reservoirs, and brought water use restrictions and brush fires to the region.
Spain's 'Tomatina' battle returns after pandemic hiatus

Spain's 'Tomatina' battle returns after pandemic hiatus

BUNOL, Spain (AP) — People from around the world pasted each other with tomatoes Wednesday as Spain’s famous “Tomatina” street tomato fight took place once again Wednesday following a two-year suspension because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Edmunds Compares: 2023 Nissan Leaf vs. 2023 Chevy Bolt EV

Edmunds Compares: 2023 Nissan Leaf vs. 2023 Chevy Bolt EV

Shopper interest in electric vehicles, or EVs, is rising . According to data from the Pew Research Center in 2021, 40% of non-EV owners are very or somewhat likely to purchase an EV as their next vehicle.

4 things you should know about working after you turn 65

Continuing to work past the traditional retirement age gives many the opportunity to add more money to their nest egg — and delay Social Security, which will bump up their eventual benefits check. In May, 21.
Ten buzzy films at the Toronto International Film Festival this year

Ten buzzy films at the Toronto International Film Festival this year

TORONTO — The stars are once again migrating north for the Toronto International Film Festival, which organizers say is set to return to its pre-pandemic glory days when it begins next week.
Survey finds young people follow news, but without much joy

Survey finds young people follow news, but without much joy

NEW YORK (AP) — Young people are following the news but aren't too happy with what they're seeing. Broadly speaking, that's the conclusion of a study released Wednesday showing 79% of young Americans say they get news daily.
Zombie cells central to the quest for active, vital old age

Zombie cells central to the quest for active, vital old age

In an unfinished part of his basement, 95-year-old Richard Soller zips around a makeshift track encircling boxes full of medals he’s won for track and field and long-distance running.
Sale of Warren Buffett portrait can't match $19M lunch bid

Sale of Warren Buffett portrait can't match $19M lunch bid

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