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Book Review: Mark Synnott heads ‘Into the Ice’ to chase the maritime mystery of Sir John Franklin
By Canadian Press on April 14th, 2025
Mark Synnott admits in the introduction to his new book that “it is out in the high and wild places in this world that I’ve always felt the closest to whoever it is that I really am.” While not exactly poetry, it’s a good summary of the best parts of “Into the Ice,” Synnott’s third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jury selected for Sarah Palin’s libel suit against The New York Times
By Canadian Press on April 14th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — A jury was selected Monday to hear a retrial of Sarah Palin’s claims that The New York Times libeled her in an editorial eight years ago. Opening statements were scheduled for Tuesday as the onetime Republican vice presidential candidate and ex-governor of Alaska gets another chance to prove to a federal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Origin launches an all-female celebrity crew with Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez
By Canadian Press on April 14th, 2025
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launched his fiancee Lauren Sanchez into space Monday with an all-female celebrity crew that included Katy Perry and Gayle King. It was the latest wave in space tourism, where more of the rich and famous than ever before — or lucky and well-connected — can enter the zero-gravity realm traditionally dominated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Book Review: ‘Golden Girls’ inspired ‘cozy mystery’ is no comedy, but still a nostalgic nugget
By Canadian Press on April 14th, 2025
In 1985, a sitcom about four women who were considered past their prime debuted in prime time. “The Golden Girls” turned out to be a ratings hit for NBC for seven seasons. After 40 years, people of all ages are still thanking Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty and Betty White for being their friend. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 20-26
By Canadian Press on April 14th, 2025
Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 20-26: April 20: Actor George Takei (“Star Trek”) is 88. Bluegrass musician Doyle Lawson of Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver is 81. Keyboardist Craig Frost of Grand Funk Railroad is 77. Actor Veronica Cartwright (TV’s “24: Legacy, film’s “Aliens”) is 76. Actor Jessica Lange is 76. Actor Clint Howard ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leslie Odom Jr. to reprise his Tony-winning role in ‘Hamilton’ this fall
By Canadian Press on April 14th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Leslie Odom Jr., one of the original cast members of the mega-hit Broadway musical “Hamilton,” is coming back for another shot, a role he says “gave me life.” Odom, who played Aaron Burr opposite Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Alexander Hamilton, will return to his Tony Award-winning role at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Retrial opens for Sarah Palin’s libel suit against The New York Times
By Canadian Press on April 13th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — A retrial is set to begin Monday for Sarah Palin’s libel lawsuit claiming The New York Times libeled her in an editorial eight years ago. The onetime Republican vice presidential candidate and ex-governor of Alaska gets another chance to prove to a federal jury that the newspaper defamed her with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!President Trump says CBS and ’60 Minutes’ should ‘pay a big price’ for going after him
By Canadian Press on April 13th, 2025
President Donald Trump bitterly attacked “60 Minutes” shortly after the CBS newsmagazine broadcast stories on Ukraine and Greenland on Sunday, saying the network was out of control and should “pay a big price” for going after him. “Almost every week, 60 Minutes … mentions the name ‘TRUMP’ in a derogatory and defamatory way, but this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mario Vargas Llosa, Peruvian author and Nobel literature laureate, dies at 89
By Canadian Press on April 13th, 2025
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate and a giant of Latin American letters for many decades, has died, his son said Sunday. He was 89. “It is with deep sorrow that we announce that our father, Mario Vargas Llosa, passed away peacefully in Lima today, surrounded by his family,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate, dies at 89
By Canadian Press on April 13th, 2025
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate and a giant of Latin American letters for many decades, has died, his son said Sunday. He was 89. “It is with deep sorrow that we annouce that our father, Mario Vargas Llosa, passed away peacefully in Lima today, surrounded by his family,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘A Minecraft Movie’ stomps to $80.6 million in second weekend
By Canadian Press on April 13th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — After just two weeks in theaters, “A Minecraft Movie” is already the highest grossing Hollywood release of 2025. The Warner Bros. videogame adaptation followed up its blockbuster opening with a second weekend of $80.6 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Worldwide, it’s quickly surpassed $550 million. After doubling ... Read More »
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