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PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — After two years of real-life drama and isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic, the stars and shows of daytime television are gathering in person to hand out trophies at the Daytime Emmys.

TORONTO — McGill University says it's decided to wind down the school's century-old music conservatory amid rising operational costs and falling attendance.

ATTICA, N.Y. (AP) — A New York man and woman face fines of $500 each after they took a raccoon to a pet store to shop for food and a store worker ratted them out, authorities said.

NEW YORK (AP) — How does Rick Astley handle one of his songs being part of the biggest internet meme of all time? He rolls with it, obviously. “Listen, let’s face it, ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ has sort of become something else," he says.

Amazon’s Alexa might soon replicate the voice of family members—even if they’re dead

NEW YORK (AP) — A memoir by Chelsea Manning will come out this fall. The book is titled “README.txt,” and it's scheduled for release on Oct. 18. Manning's book was first announced in 2019 but did not have a title or release date.

The “ buy now, pay later ” transaction is simple: Shoppers are offered an installment loan at the point of purchase, spreading the cost of the product across several payments. They’re often available without a credit check.

TORONTO — The creators of "Paw Patrol" are launching another animal-centric children's show. Spin Master Entertainment has announced it will debut "Vida the Vet" late next year.

TORONTO — Mirvish Productions is lifting mask mandates at its venues starting on Canada Day. The Toronto live theatre company says ticket holders will no longer be required to wear face coverings at its shows, however, it still recommends they do.

LONDON (AP) — The European Medicines Agency said Thursday it is recommending the authorization of the coronavirus vaccine made by French pharmaceutical Valneva, making it the sixth shot given the green light in Europe.