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Megha Majumdar, Karen Russell, Yiyun Li among finalists for 76th National Book Awards
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Novels by Megha Majumdar and Karen Russell as well as a memoir by Yiyun Li are among the finalists Wednesday night for the 76th annual National Book Awards. Hundreds of writers, publishers, editors and other industry professionals are expected to gather at Cipriani Wall Street in Manhattan for a dinner ceremony ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Movie Review: Joel Edgerton delivers a profound, understated performance in ‘Train Dreams’
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
There is nothing particularly grand about Robert Grainier’s existence in the world. The main character of “Train Dreams” is not a great thinker, artist or athlete. He doesn’t know who his parents are, or even exactly how old he is. He’s not particularly chatty, or passionate. Robert Grainier is a man, portrayed by a bearded, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!For Brandon Lake, crossing over means more opportunities to spread a Christian message
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Fifteen miles south of Sin City, Brandon Lake is seated backstage at a packed arena in Henderson, Nevada. In a matter of hours, he will perform an energetic, “family-friendly” show, as he tells The Associated Press, for thousands of people. He’s on the road with his latest album, 2025’s “King of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lidia Bastianich’s recipe for Pumpkin Ravioli, a fall dish using butternut squash
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
Lidia Bastianich notes that the traditional filling of pumpkin ravioli is simple. Instead of the traditional roasted Mantova squash, she uses butternut here and says it’s a good substitute. She also uses crushed amaretti cookies, breadcrumbs, eggs, and grated Grana Padano or Parmigiano Reggiano, so the filling is not too sweet. In the northern Italian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chef Lidia Bastianich hits the road in search of community in a divided country
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Lidia Bastianich grew up in a small town in Italy where neighbors were like extended family. If kids came home from school and mom was out, they went to the neighbors for a snack. If someone had a problem with a sibling, they went next door. The Emmy Award-winning TV host, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Louvre to set up new cameras and anti-intrusion systems after stunning crown jewels heist
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — The head of the Louvre Museum said Wednesday that new surveillance cameras and anti-intrusion systems will soon be installed at the Paris landmark after last month’s stunning crown jewels heist. The cameras — some 100 of them — will be up and running by the end of next year while anti-intrusion systems ... Read More »
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