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Lack of social distancing leads to closure of parks, trails

Lack of social distancing leads to closure of parks, trails

OAK PARK, Ill. — It was a sunny day, the first in about a week when temperatures had climbed past the 50-degree mark, and people in Chicago did what they always do on such a day: They flocked to the shores of Lake Michigan.
'On My Block' cast seeks truth in playing inner-city teens

'On My Block' cast seeks truth in playing inner-city teens

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Cast members of Netflix’s “On My Block” say they feel honoured to be able to represent teenagers who've long seen themselves portrayed as stereotypes.
R Kelly seeks release from jail, cites coronavirus risk

R Kelly seeks release from jail, cites coronavirus risk

CHICAGO — R&B singer R.
Kristen Bell hosts Nick pandemic special for kids, families

Kristen Bell hosts Nick pandemic special for kids, families

LOS ANGELES — Kristen Bell is hosting a Nickelodeon special with a “kid’s-eye view” of the coronavirus pandemic to address youngsters' concerns and help families weather the crisis, the channel said Friday.
VIRUS DIARY: Walking, alone, on streets built for crowds

VIRUS DIARY: Walking, alone, on streets built for crowds

NEW YORK — How long has it been — two weeks, three weeks — since life began to change, day by day, as the coronavirus pandemic arrived in New York? Social distancing, most stores closed, working from home (or not working at all), friends sick or quar
Academy postpones reveal of Canadian Screen Award winners until 'time is right'

Academy postpones reveal of Canadian Screen Award winners until 'time is right'

TORONTO — This year's Canadian Screen Award nominees will have to wait a little longer to find out if they're receiving a trophy.
Theatrical actors and directors isolated by COVID-19 produce novel online plays

Theatrical actors and directors isolated by COVID-19 produce novel online plays

HALIFAX — The online theatrical piece starts in a faraway forest, moves across a parched desert, roiling seas and towering mountains before ending with a savage battle involving a furry beast. Not bad for a production that spans five minutes.
Theatrical actors and directors isolated by COVID-19 produce novel online plays

Theatrical actors and directors isolated by COVID-19 produce novel online plays

HALIFAX — The online theatrical piece starts in a faraway forest, moves across a parched desert, roiling seas and towering mountains before ending with a savage battle involving a furry beast. Not bad for a production that spans five minutes.
Couples in quarantine: Stress, anxiety, fear of the unknown

Couples in quarantine: Stress, anxiety, fear of the unknown

The 60-something husband works in the food industry and still insists upon leaving every day for work, saying he needs to keep his business afloat. His frightened wife desperately wants him to stay home.
Couples in quarantine: Stress, anxiety, fear of the unknown

Couples in quarantine: Stress, anxiety, fear of the unknown

The 60-something husband works in the food industry and still insists upon leaving every day for work, saying he needs to keep his business afloat. His frightened wife desperately wants him to stay home.
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