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Fireworks are booming before July 4, but why the ruckus?

Fireworks are booming before July 4, but why the ruckus?

NEW YORK — They are a symbol of celebration, loudly lighting up the night sky and best known in the U.S. as the explosive exclamation point to Fourth of July festivities. This year, fireworks aren't being saved for Independence Day.
Virus cases surge among the young, endangering older adults

Virus cases surge among the young, endangering older adults

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Review: In 'Athlete A,' an abuse scandal at USA Gymnastics

Review: In 'Athlete A,' an abuse scandal at USA Gymnastics

One of the most tragic lines in the powerful and damning documentary “Athlete A,” about sexual abuse in the USA Gymnastics, comes when the gymnast Jamie Dantzscher says Larry Nassar — the osteopathic physician who in his 29 years as the USA Gymnastic
Flu vaccine was disappointing vs. some strains last season

Flu vaccine was disappointing vs. some strains last season

NEW YORK — The flu vaccine did a disappointing job last winter in the U.S., and officials worry that might be a bad sign for the fall.
'Isolation Stories' turns lens on actors at home, pandemic

'Isolation Stories' turns lens on actors at home, pandemic

LOS ANGELES — When Jeff Pope and his family were sickened by COVID-19, getting well was the first concern. That accomplished, the British writer-producer decided to make timely art out of the pandemic’s burdens.
Don DeLillo novel 'The Silence' coming in October

Don DeLillo novel 'The Silence' coming in October

NEW YORK — Don DeLillo will have something to say this fall about fear and isolation.
Review: One-musician show by Ray LaMontagne on ‘MONOVISION’

Review: One-musician show by Ray LaMontagne on ‘MONOVISION’

Ray LaMontagne, “MONOVISION” (RCA) Ray LaMontagne takes a comprehensive less-is-more approach on “MONOVISION,” his eighth album.
Review: Roots rocker Will Hoge gets mad and waxes romantic

Review: Roots rocker Will Hoge gets mad and waxes romantic

Will Hoge, "Tiny Little Movies” (Thirty Tigers/Edlo) An entire album of angry political anthems could be exhausting, like the daily headlines.
TIFF announces first batch of films while facing financial fallout from COVID-19

TIFF announces first batch of films while facing financial fallout from COVID-19

TORONTO — Drive-in screenings, virtual red carpets, a scaled-down slate: The curtain will still rise on this year's Toronto International Film Festival but it will be a much different affair than the usual annual movie marathon, as the COVID-19 pande

Confederate store in Branson, Missouri, at protests' centre

BRANSON, Mo. — Branson, Missouri, may be known for its country music shows and wholesome entertainment, but the tourist hot spot now finds itself at the centre of a standoff over Confederate symbolism.
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