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Book Review: Kyle Paoletta’s ‘American Oasis’ offers lessons for a hotter, drier world
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2025
Albuquerque-born author Kyle Paoletta takes readers on a virtual road trip around his native region, transporting us across hundreds of years and thousands of miles in his new book “American Oasis: Finding the Future in the Cities of the Southwest.” As cities worldwide grapple with drought and rising temperatures from climate change, Paoletta describes how ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A Swedish artist’s model house could soon find a permanent home on the moon
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2025
STOCKHOLM (AP) — A Swedish artist is about to have the dream of a lifetime fulfilled: a little red model house he created will be launched into space this week and, if all goes according to plan, put on the surface of the moon. The Moonhouse, the size of a big hand, will hitch a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rashida Jones stepping down as MSNBC president on eve of Trump inauguration
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2025
MSNBC President Rashida Jones says she is stepping down after four years leading the liberal news network — an announcement thtat takes place on the eve of a second Trump administration and after changes in corporate ownership. Jones, in a memo to staff, said that she is leaving to “pursue new opportunities.” She’ll be replaced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Free e-book compiles excerpts from new works by Emma Donoghue, V.E. Schwab and dozens more
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — New fiction by such favorites as V.E. Schwab, Emma Donoghue and Maggie Stiefvater will be excerpted in a free e-book compilation highlighting dozens of upcoming books. Buzz Books 2025: Spring/Summer was published Tuesday by the industry newsletter Publishers Lunch. Featured works include Donoghue’s “The Paris Express,” Schwab’s “Bury Our Bones in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jessica Simpson and husband Eric Johnson call time on their relationship
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2025
Singer-actor Jessica Simpson and her husband, former NFL player Eric Johnson, have separated after 10 years of marriage. “Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage,” Simpson, 44, told People in a statement Monday. “Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them. We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Al Capone called it his sweetheart. The pistol that saved his life is coming to Vegas
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — It was on a school playground where she learned her last name carries weight, when another girl pointed a finger at her and ordered the other kids to follow her. “Let’s go,” the girl said. “That’s a Capone.” Diane Capone Pette is the granddaughter of Al Capone, one of the most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kate returns to cancer center where she was treated to offer gratitude to medical teams
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — The Princess of Wales visited the hospital where she was treated for cancer on Tuesday, offering gratitude to the medical teams who helped her and give support to patients now undergoing treatment. Kate, as she is commonly known, conducted the solo engagement at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, a world-leading state-of-the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rock icon Jeff Beck’s guitars are going on display in London before they are put up for auction
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Some of the most iconic guitars in rock history are going on display in London before they go under the hammer at auction. Auctioneer Christie’s held a preview on Tuesday for the collection of the late Jeff Beck, who died in January 2023 at age 78. Starting Wednesday, the public can view ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!George Stroumboulopoulos opens doors to friends as L.A. rallies amid fires
By Nicole Thompson and Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
Eight people, two dogs and a cat found refuge in George Stroumboulopoulos’s Los Angeles home as wildfires raged through parts of the city, fuelled by ferocious Santa Ana winds. The Canadian media personality said he opened his doors to friends whose homes were evacuated or destroyed by the flames, as he watched the Sunset fire ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stars lose homes in Los Angeles area fires and Jamie Lee Curtis pledges $1M to relief effort
By The Associated Press on January 9th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Fires burning in and around Los Angeles have claimed the homes of numerous celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Jeff Bridges, Paris Hilton and R&B star Jhené Aiko, and led to sweeping disruptions of entertainment events. Three awards ceremonies planned for this weekend have been postponed. Next week’s Oscar nominations have been delayed. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Los Angeles landmarks from film and TV damaged by wildfires
By Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press on January 9th, 2025
The high school where Brian De Palma brough Stephen King’s “Carrie” to life, Will Rogers’ ranch house and a motel owned by William Randolph Hearst are among some of the famous structures that have been damaged or destroyed by the California wildfires. Los Angeles is a town full of landmarks, thanks to its co-starring role ... Read More »
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