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Elusive artist Banksy confirms he's behind prison artwork

Elusive artist Banksy confirms he's behind prison artwork

LONDON — Banksy appears to have thrown his support behind a campaign to turn a former prison in the English town of Reading into an arts venue, a town spokesman said on Thursday, after the street artist confirmed that artwork that appeared on a red b
Still divisive, Dr. Luke resurges at Grammys - as Tyson Trax

Still divisive, Dr. Luke resurges at Grammys - as Tyson Trax

NEW YORK — With dark clouds looming behind him, controversial music producer and hitmaker Dr.
UK police won't probe journalist over 1995 Diana interview

UK police won't probe journalist over 1995 Diana interview

LONDON — British police said Thursday that they will not launch a criminal investigation into the journalist Martin Bashir over his 1995 interview with Princess Diana.
Bestsellers-Books-USAToday

Bestsellers-Books-USAToday

1. “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” by Charlie Mackesy (HarperOne) 2. “The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah (St. Martin’s Press) 3. “Believe IT” by Jamie Kem Lima (Gallery Books) 4. “Firefly Lane” by Kristin Hannah (St. Martin’s Griffin) 5.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah (St. Martin's Press) 2. “A Court of Silver Flames” by Sarah J. Maas (Bloomsbury) 3. “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig (Viking) 4. “The Sanatorium” by Sarah Pearse (Viking/Dorman) 5.
Pandemic survey finds nearly as many drinkers have cut back as increased alcohol use

Pandemic survey finds nearly as many drinkers have cut back as increased alcohol use

New pandemic data suggests nearly as many alcohol users are scaling back as drinking more, but that heavy drinking overall has increased.
Efficacy figures of COVID-19 vaccines don't tell the whole story: experts

Efficacy figures of COVID-19 vaccines don't tell the whole story: experts

Health experts are concerned the general public may be focusing on the wrong figures when analyzing the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.
Boston Marathon plan to hand out 70,000 medals roils runners

Boston Marathon plan to hand out 70,000 medals roils runners

BOSTON — Distance running, traditionally one of the world's most genteel sports, has been roiled by an ugly mid-pandemic squabble over who should get a shot at a coveted Boston Marathon medal.
Friends of Jahmil French say he was a gifted 'true artist' who 'wanted to be great'

Friends of Jahmil French say he was a gifted 'true artist' who 'wanted to be great'

TORONTO — About 13 years ago, screen acting coach Dean Armstrong got a phone call from a prominent talent agent asking him for a favour.
Heart problems may be rare in pro athletes after COVID-19

Heart problems may be rare in pro athletes after COVID-19

Heart inflammation is uncommon in pro athletes who’ve had mostly mild COVID-19 and most don’t need to be sidelined, a study conducted by major professional sports leagues suggests.
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