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Dodgers, Rays draw record-low TV World Series audience

Dodgers, Rays draw record-low TV World Series audience

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Los Angeles Dodgers' victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 drew a record-low audience of television viewers for a World Series game. Los Angeles' 8-3 win received a 5.
Short-video app Quibi shutting down just months after launch

Short-video app Quibi shutting down just months after launch

Short-video app Quibi said it is shutting down just six months after its early April launch, having struggled to find customers. The company said Wednesday that it would wind down its operations and plans to sell its assets.
CDC redefines COVID-19 close contact, adds brief encounters

CDC redefines COVID-19 close contact, adds brief encounters

NEW YORK — U.S. health officials Wednesday redefined what counts as close contact with someone with COVID-19 to include briefer but repeated encounters.
Francis becomes 1st pope to endorse same-sex civil unions

Francis becomes 1st pope to endorse same-sex civil unions

ROME — Pope Francis became the first pontiff to endorse same-sex civil unions in comments for a documentary that premiered Wednesday, sparking cheers from gay Catholics and demands for clarification from conservatives, given the Vatican’s official te
Trump rape accuser arrives to court for oral arguments

Trump rape accuser arrives to court for oral arguments

NEW YORK — A woman who says President Donald Trump raped her in the 1990s arrived at a courthouse Wednesday to hear lawyers argue whether Trump can substitute the United States for himself as the defendant in her defamation lawsuit.
Review: Did we need another 'Rebecca'? No, no we didn't.

Review: Did we need another 'Rebecca'? No, no we didn't.

It’s asking for trouble remaking Hitchcock, but with “Rebecca” you might be able to see a sliver of an opening. It’s justly revered as a ghostly Gothic masterpiece and the only film of Hitch's to win best picture.
Hulu secures U.S. rights Jann Arden's semi-autobiographical sitcom

Hulu secures U.S. rights Jann Arden's semi-autobiographical sitcom

Jann Arden's semi-autobiographical sitcom is heading to an American streaming service. Producers announced on Wednesday that Hulu has secured the U.S. rights to the Calgary singer-songwriter's CTV series "Jann.
Next up in hunt for COVID-19 vaccine: Testing shots in kids

Next up in hunt for COVID-19 vaccine: Testing shots in kids

The global hunt for a COVID-19 vaccine for kids is only just beginning — a lagging start that has some U.S. pediatricians worried they may not know if any shots work for young children in time for the next school year.
Natalie Portman releases children's book of inclusive fables

Natalie Portman releases children's book of inclusive fables

NEW YORK — Natalie Portman is putting her body through the paces to get into fighting shape for her next Marvel movie.
'Bad Hair' movie explores Black women and hairstyle messages

'Bad Hair' movie explores Black women and hairstyle messages

LOS ANGELES — Several scenes in the film “Bad Hair” were so horrifying that some cast members initially second-guessed their own use of hair weave or extensions.
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