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Nickelback to rock Vancouver for Canada Day
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- This is how Nickelback reminds us that Vancouver can rock. By David Friend. Words: 189, Photos: 1
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Poll: 29% of Canadians want restrictions lifted
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A new poll suggests almost 30 per cent of Canadians believe it's time to lift pandemic restrictions and "learn to live" with the COVID-19 virus, while more than 40 per cent want measures to ease carefully. By Melissa Couto Zuber. Photos: 1
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Manny Jacinto on rom-coms and representation
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- Since NBC's "The Good Place" came to an end in 2020, its Canadian star Manny Jacinto has drawn attention for one feature, especially: his objectively pretty face. But he's out to prove he's much more than that. By Sadaf Ahsan. Words: 858, Photos: 1
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Prince Charles isolating after testing positive for COVID-19
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LONDON (AP) - Britain's Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating, his office said Thursday. A message on his official Twitter page said Charles tested positive on Thursday morning and was “deeply disappointed” not to be able to attend a scheduled visit in the city of Winchester in southern England. With photo.
COMING SOON:
OBIT-BOOKS-Harold-Johnson: Harold Johnson, who died Wednesday, was a First Nations lawyer who wore moccasins to court and became a prosecutor because that's where he thought he could do the most good. When that wasn't good enough, he left his profession to write, penning 11 books on everything from substance abuse to fantasy novels. But it's Johnson's laugh, often coming at his own expense, that his friends remember. With photo. Moves Entertainment.
ICYMI:
Experts: anxiety could rise as restrictions ease
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As provinces begin lifting COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, psychology experts expect stress and anxiety to run high among those who remain wary of letting their guards down. By Melissa Couto Zuber. Words: 810, Photos: 1. Moved on the National wire. This is a corrected story.
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'Nightmare Alley' a dream for Cdn Oscar noms
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- If anyone loves shooting in Canada more than your favourite hometown filmmaker, it's Mexican director Guillermo del Toro, whose freshly Oscar-nominated film "Nightmare Alley" became his fifth feature to be shot in the country, specifically Toronto, where he also owns a home. By Sadaf Ahsan. Words: 852, Photos: 1
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Winter Games ratings down 25% in opening days
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Brampton, Ontario, Canada -- Ratings are like Winter Olympic athletes. They can go downhill, soar or go sideways; they can crash and get spun. On top of all that, they're not always easy to judge. By Bill Brioux. Words: 981, Photos: 1. This story is reserved for subscribers of premium Olympic copy.
TODAY FROM AP ENTERTAINMENT:
UPDATES with OPERA-IAN RICKY GORDON, BRONX THEATER, BOOKS-WELL READ BLACK GIRL, AMERICAN IDOL CONTESTANT-DEADLY CRASH and BOB SAGET.
SUPER BOWL-PERFORMERS — Mary J. Blige, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg said the NFL was late embracing hip-hop and vowed that their Super Bowl halftime show would open more doors for the genre. The trio spoke at a moderated appearance Thursday without their Sunday co-headliners Kendrick Lamar and Eminem. By Entertainment Writer Jonathan Landrum Jr. SENT: 465 words, photos.
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— SUPER BOWL-USHER — Usher will host an invite-only afterparty following the NFL Honors at SoFi Stadium on Thursday night. By Entertainment Writer Jonathan Landrum Jr. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos.
— SUPER BOWL-JOHN MAYER — John Mayer spoke sparingly during his Super Bowl week concert, but the singer let his music do most of the talking – until one moment when he made sure a concertgoer was safe. By Entertainment Writer Jonathan Landrum Jr. SENT: 345 words, photos.
MUSIC-SPOON — Spoon’s single “The Hardest Cut” roars with a dark, grungy-meets-’70s guitar energy, a signal of what’s to come from the Texas-based band on their 10-track, 10th album, “Lucifer on the Sofa.” By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT: 755 words, photos.
MUSIC-ACM NOMINATIONS — Country star Chris Young combined his skills as an artist and producer to lead the nominees for the Academy of Country Music Awards. Young shares three nominations with his “Famous Friends” collaborator Kane Brown. Miranda Lambert tied Reba McEntire’s record with her 16th female artist of the year nod, and first-time nominee Walker Hayes received five nominations, thanks to his viral hit “Fancy Like.” SENT: 2900 words, photo.
BOB SAGET — A medical examiner in Florida says comedian Bob Saget died from blunt head trauma, likely from a backwards fall. The 65-year-old was found dead in a Florida hotel room on Jan. 9 after performing stand-up comedy the night before. By Mike Schneider. SENT: 435 words, photo.
OSCAR NOMINATIONS-SEBASTIAN YATRA — Sebastián Yatra describes his experience in Disney’s “Encanto” as “a gift from God.” The Colombian singer-songwriter performs Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Oscar-nominated song “Dos Oruguitas” from the animated film. By Sigal Ratner-Arias.SENT: 575 words, photos.
BRONX THEATER — Over the last decade, the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts has served the Latino population in the Bronx by hosting stars including José Feliciano, Gilberto Santa Rosa and La India, while attracting a wider audience with acts like Patti LaBelle and Smokey Robinson. Now the newly renovated theater at CUNY’s Lehman College is celebrating its 41st season, after having to cancel the 40th due to the COVID-19 pandemic. By Sigal Ratner-Arias. SENT: 880 words, photos.
OPERA-IAN RICKY GORDON — In a likely unprecedented confluence, 65-year-old composer Ian Ricy Gordon had two operas launch in a five-night span “The Garden of the Finzi-Continis” at New York Cty Opera and “Intimate Apparel” at Lincoln Center Theater. By Ronald Blum: SENT: 950 words, photos.
BOOKS-WELL READ BLACK GIRL — The world of Well-Read Black Girl, and founder Glory Edim, keeps growing. What began in 2015 as an Instagram book club and a phrase on a T-shirt given to Edim by her boyfriend is now a newsletter, literary festival, podcast and the basis for two published anthologies. By National Writer Hillel Italie. SENT: 435 words.
MYANMAR-FILMMAKER — An award-winning film director in Myanmar has been arrested almost a year after he was put on a wanted list for encouraging government employees to join in protests against military rule, a colleague and local media reported Thursday. By Grant Peck. SENT: 390 words, photo.
GERMANY-BERLIN FILM FESTIVAL — The Berlin International Film Festival is opening Thursday with a new movie from French director Francois Ozon and a pared-down format designed to bring audiences back but reduce COVID-19 infection risks. SENT: 280 words, photos.
AMERICAN IDOL CONTESTANT-DEADLY CRASH — An arrest warrant states that marijuana was involved in a deadly South Carolina crash in which a former “American Idol” contestant has been charged with driving under the influence. Authorities say 17-year-old Caleb Kennedy ran over a man with his pickup truck Tuesday after driving up a residential driveway in Spartanburg County. By Jeff Martin. SENT: 400 words, photo.
GERMANY-TURKEY-COMEDIAN — Germany’s highest court said Thursday that it has dismissed a television comedian’s complaint against rulings that prohibited him from repeating parts of a crude poem he wrote about Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. SENT: 200 words, photo.
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REVIEWS
FILM REVIEW-MARRY ME — By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT Thursday: 655 words, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-DEATH ON THE NILE — By Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT Monday: 870 words, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-BLACKLIGHT — By National Writer Jocelyn Noveck. SENT Thursday: 785 words, film stills.
THEATER REVIEW-THE MUSIC MAN — Reviewed by Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. UPCOMING Thursday: 700 words by 10:30 p.m., photos.
BOOK REVIEW-FOREVERLAND — By Heather Havrilesky. Reviewed by Ann Levin. SENT Monday: 530 words, cover image.
BOOK REVIEW-CRONIES — By Ken Babbs. Reviewed by John Rogers. SENT Tuesday: 670 words, cover image.
BOOK REVIEW-THE NINETTIES — By Chuck Klosterman. Reviewed by Rob Merrill. SENT Monday: 440 words, cover image.
BOOK REVIEW-NOBODY’S MAGIC — By Destiny O. Birdsong. Reviewed by Molly Sprayregen. SENT Tuesday: 275 words, cover image.
THIS WEEK FROM AP LIFESTYLES:
VALENTINE'S DAY
Love and Logins: When love goes wrong, exactly what is today’s etiquette on maintaining joint access to streaming and other online services? While many people maintain access after a breakup, cyber security experts strongly recommend a digital divorce, even when things end amicably. By Leanne Italie. SENT Wednesday, 1,000 words, photos.
Valentines Indulgences: For food lovers and cooks, Valentine’s Day is a time for indulgences. Some recommendations. By Katie Workman. SENT Monday, 900 words, photos.
Book Review-Foreverland: On the Divine Tedium of Marriage. By Heather Havrilesky. Reviewed by Ann Levin. SENT Monday: 530 words, cover image.
NerdWallet-Kimberly Palmer-Romantic Money Moves: How to make talking about money with your partner more enjoyable, or at least less painful — and possibly even romantic. SENT Monday.
WORK
Workplace-Relationships: For all the potential peril of a workplace romance, the most common source of trouble, experts say, is allowing it to remain a secret. A case in point was last week’s abrupt ouster of longtime CNN chief executive Jeff Zucker. By Business Writer Mae Anderson. SENT Sunday, photos.
PLAY
Oscar Nominations-Where to Watch: Stumped on where to watch the Oscar nominees? A guided tour. By Leanne Italie. SENT Wednesday, photos.
EXPLAINER-Betting On The Super Bowl: With the Super Bowl almost here, The Associated Press offers a guide to the basics of betting on the big game. UPCOMING Thursday, photos.
Sports Betting-Super Bowl: The gambling industry’s national trade group estimates a record 31.5 million Americans plan to bet on this year’s Super Bowl. SENT Tuesday, photos.
FOOD
Chicken Changes: The nation’s egg producers are in the midst of a multi-billion-dollar shift to cage-free eggs that is dramatically changing the lives of millions of hens in response to new laws and demands from restaurant chains. UPCOMING Friday, photos.
Moxie Shortage: Moxie, a polarizing beverage that is Maine’s official soft drink, is in short supply because of supply chain woes. SENT Tuesday, photo.
Food-MilkStreet-Miso Pulled Pork: Recipe: Korean flavors punch up Super Bowl pulled pork. By Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street. SENT Monday, 350 words, photos.
GARDENING
Starting Seeds Indoors: When to start planting seeds indoors? Check your frost date. By Jessica Damiano. SENT Tuesday, 780 words, photos.
TECH
Samsung-Premium Phone Challenge: Samsung is trying to reclaim lost ground in the coveted high end of the smartphone market with a new lineup of Galaxy S models designed to appeal to consumers who are increasingly sharing videos of their antics on TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and other popular apps. SENT Wednesday, photos.
SCHOOLS
Legacy Admissions: America’s elite colleges are facing growing calls to end the decades-old tradition of giving an admissions boost to the children of alumni — a practice that critics say is rooted in racism and bestows an unfair advantage to students who need it least. UPCOMING Sunday, photos.
San Francisco-School Board Recall: A seemingly endless amount of drama, name-calling, lawsuits and outrage from parents has made the saga of San Francisco’s school board a riveting pandemic sideshow. Next week, it will play out at the ballot box. SENT Thursday, photos.
States-Curriculum Battles: Republican lawmakers across the U.S. are pushing requirements for schools to post all their course materials online for parental review, and in some cases face lawsuits for perceived violations. By Julie Smyth. UPCOMING Friday, 1,200 words. Photos. Video.
US Virus Outbreak-Schools: As some of the last statewide school mask mandates near an end, responsibility is shifting back to local leaders, who are caught in the middle of one of the most divisive issues of the pandemic. SENT Wednesday, photos.
HEALTH
Opioid Prescribing Guidelines: The top U.S. public health agency is changing its guidelines for doctors on how and when to prescribe oxycodone and certain other painkillers. UPCOMING Thursday, photos.
Virus Outbreak-Viral Questions-Long COVID: Can you get long COVID after an infection with omicron? SENT Wednesday, photo.
CLIMATE
China-Beijing-Air Explainer: The clear skies greeting Olympic athletes in Beijing this month is a stark change from just a decade ago when the city’s notorious air pollution often made it difficult to make out nearby buildings. Beijing’s air still has a long way to go, but the change is the result of China’s push to improve its air quality. SENT Tuesday, photos.
Bald Eagles-Vermont: The bald eagle on Thursday was removed from Vermont’s threatened and endangered species list after more than a decade of restoration work. SENT Thursday, photos.
HOMES
Vacant Homes-Firefighters: The vacant homes that dot the rural and urban landscape across the U.S. are far more prone to catch fire than occupied homes, and because the structures are often compromised, they are especially dangerous for firefighters. By Jim Salter. UPCOMING Thursday, photos.
MONEY
Child Tax Credit-Explainer: How to get up to $3,600 per child in tax credit. SENT Thursday, photo.
NerdWallet-Millennial Money-Debt-Social Media: Watch for debt collectors, scams on social media, due to new rules. SENT Tuesday.
On The Money-NerdWallet-Financial Stress-Strategies: 4 ways to tame financial stress and save for retirement. SENT Thursday, photo.
TRAVEL
NerdWallet-Supply Chain-Hotels: How supply chain issues are crushing hotels — and your stay. SENT Thursday, photos.
Biden-Electric Vehicles: States are getting the go-ahead to build a nationwide network of electric vehicle charging stations that would place new or upgraded locations every 50 miles along interstate highways as part of the Biden administration’s plan to spur widespread adoption of the zero-emission cars. By Hope Yen. SENT Thursday: 720 words, photos.
OLYMPICS
OLY--FIG-Figure Skating Diversity: The Salchow jump, the Biellmann and the Charlotte spiral. These standard ice-skating maneuvers are named after white people from the 20th century. In a century-old sport that had been largely European until just a few decades ago, some still wonder how more Black athletes can make a lasting imprint on competitive figure skating. UPCOMING Friday, photos.
PETS
Long-Lost Kitty: A Maine family that long ago gave up on a lost family cat is being reunited more than six years and 1,500 miles later. Denise Cilley, of Chesterville, says she was shocked to get a voicemail last week announcing her cat, Ashes, had been found in Florida. SENT Wednesday.
HOW WE LIVED
Book Review-The Nineties: By Chuck Klosterman. Reviewed by Rob Merrill. SENT Monday: 440 words, cover image.
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COMING NEXT WEEK:
Right at Home: Latest in Lighting: When you turn on a light this winter, why not turn on some charm? Lighting designers continue to come up with new ways to hold a bulb and project light. A look at the latest creations. By Kim Cook. UPCOMING Tuesday, 880 words, photos.
Food-The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook: From her popular blog Fresh Eggs Daily, Lisa Steele dispenses tips on egg handling and chicken raising. This month, she delivers a natural extension: a cookbook that showcases the versatile egg, “The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook.” By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. UPCOMING: Monday, 720 words, photos. With: Food-Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook-Angel Food Cake.
Food-MilkStreet-Chocolate Tahini Pudding: Recipe: Mideast twist jazzes up chocolate dessert. By Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street. UPCOMING Monday, 450 words, photos.
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In case you missed it:
WORK AND HOME: Gen X-Millennials-Time Use; Small Business-Pandemic Entrepreneurs; Election Workers-Threats; NerdWallet-Millennial Money-Job Negotiation; On The Money-NerdWallet-DIY vs Professional.
FOOD: Super Bowl-Hot Dips; Whiskey Sales; Suds in the Sanctuary; MilkStreet-Tamarind Shrimp.
GARDENING: Amaryllis.
SCHOOLS: Virus Outbreak-Teacher Shortages; Cyberattacks.
TRAVEL: Traffic Apps-Nuisance Flooding; Transportation-Road Safety.
CLIMATE: OLY--Climate Change & Winter Sports.
RELIGION: Virtual Reality Faith.
FASHION: Italy-Dolce&Gabbana-Fur-Free.
MONEY: NerdWallet-Liz Weston-Inherit Debt.
OLYMPICS: Beijing Olympics-Getting a Glimpse-Photo Gallery; China in the Bubble; Glimpses-Cold Volunteers; Quarantine Hotels; Beijing Snapshot-Together-Apart; China-The Olympic Diaspora; Beijing-MeToo-Explainer.
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