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Toronto Symphony Orchestra to return at full volume for 100th anniversary season

Toronto Symphony Orchestra to return at full volume for 100th anniversary season

TORONTO — The Toronto Symphony Orchestra says it's drawing from its century-long history for its first full season of concerts in more than two years.
Judges pull award nomination for book by Lauren Hough

Judges pull award nomination for book by Lauren Hough

NEW YORK (AP) — Judges for a prominent LGBTQ literature award withdrew a planned nomination for Lauren Hough's acclaimed essay collection, “Leaving Isn’t The Hardest Thing," after the author used sharp and sometimes profane language in Twitter exchan

Mexican president once again lashes out at environmentalists

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A group of Mexican singers, actors and environmentalists have issued a public protest against plans to cut down a swath of low jungle between Cancun and Tulum to build a tourist train line.
TIFF and Hot Docs offer free perks for cinephiles in their early 20s

TIFF and Hot Docs offer free perks for cinephiles in their early 20s

TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival and Hot Docs are offering free perks to welcome young cinephiles back to the movie theatre. Both organizations say they've teamed up to launch benefit programs for moviegoers in their early 20s.

US plan aims to end racial, ethnic bias in home appraisals

Vice President Kamala Harris announced a plan Wednesday intended to end racial and ethnic discrimination in the appraisal of home values , part of a broader federal effort to address a wealth gap that systemic inequality has perpetuated.
NJ fines BetMGM $25K for bets on prohibited basketball games

NJ fines BetMGM $25K for bets on prohibited basketball games

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — BetMGM took less than $100 worth of bets last year on New Jersey college basketball games that weren’t supposed to be wagered on. Now, it will pay a $25,000 fine.
Review: Bullock, Tatum serve up the charm in ‘The Lost City’

Review: Bullock, Tatum serve up the charm in ‘The Lost City’

“The Lost City” is the kind of charming, star-driven, action-adventure that makes moviemaking look easy and effortless from the outside.
Simba the lion, wolf safely evacuated from war-torn Ukraine

Simba the lion, wolf safely evacuated from war-torn Ukraine

RADAUTI, Romania (AP) — Simba the lion and a wolf named Akyla have been evacuated from a zoo in war-torn Ukraine and brought to safety in Romania in what an animal rights group involved in the operation says was a four-day mission “full of dangers” f
EXPLAINER: What to know about COVID vaccines for little kids

EXPLAINER: What to know about COVID vaccines for little kids

COVID-19 vaccinations for the youngest children just might be a step closer. Moderna intends to seek U.S. authorization for kid-sized shots, releasing early study results Wednesday that suggest the two small doses work in tots younger than 6.
'CODA' to be adapted to the stage by Deaf West Theatre

'CODA' to be adapted to the stage by Deaf West Theatre

NEW YORK (AP) — “CODA," the Oscar-nominated film about a singing teenage daughter in a deaf family, is being developed as a stage musical by the Los Angeles-based Deaf West Theatre.
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