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Artist gives nature a `cosmic' twist in big NY garden show

Artist gives nature a `cosmic' twist in big NY garden show

An expansive new show featuring works by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, famous for mesmerizing polka dots, speckled pumpkins and fascination with the natural world, has opened at The New York Botanical Garden.
Selena Gomez and J.Lo headline vax concert for poor nations

Selena Gomez and J.Lo headline vax concert for poor nations

NEW YORK — Backed by an international concert hosted by Selena Gomez and headlined by Jennifer Lopez, Global Citizen is unveiling an ambitious campaign to help medical workers in the world’s poorest countries quickly receive COVID-19 vaccines.
Rowling children's story 'The Christmas Pig' out in October

Rowling children's story 'The Christmas Pig' out in October

NEW YORK — J.K. Rowling has a new book coming this fall, a holiday children's story with all new characters.
Two books based on '1619 Project' coming out in November

Two books based on '1619 Project' coming out in November

NEW YORK — Two books based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning “1619 Project” will be released this fall, with contributions from Jesmyn Ward, Jason Reynolds, Ibram X. Kendi, and dozens of others authors and journalists.
Prince Philip shaped, and was shaped by, a century of tumult

Prince Philip shaped, and was shaped by, a century of tumult

LONDON — Born into an age of revolutions in the wake of a pandemic, Prince Philip lived through a tumultuous century and worked to make the British monarchy a rock of stability in changing times.
Tirico to host NBC coverage of Tokyo Games from outdoor set

Tirico to host NBC coverage of Tokyo Games from outdoor set

Mike Tirico won't be anchoring NBC's primetime coverage of the Tokyo Olympics from the usual confines of a studio inside the International Broadcast Center. Instead, he will have a more picturesque location.
Jay Baruchel to host Amazon Prime Video's 'LOL: Last One Laughing Canada'

Jay Baruchel to host Amazon Prime Video's 'LOL: Last One Laughing Canada'

TORONTO — Comedy star Jay Baruchel has signed on to host the new Canadian Amazon Prime Video series "LOL: Last One Laughing Canada.
How to talk to vaccine hesitant friends: experts offer tips on addressing concerns

How to talk to vaccine hesitant friends: experts offer tips on addressing concerns

Anger and frustration can take over when people hear rumblings of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy coming from their friends and relatives. But experts say to keep those tempers in check when engaging in what may turn into exasperating conversations.
Pulling the plug: Edmonton Folk Music Festival cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Pulling the plug: Edmonton Folk Music Festival cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

EDMONTON — Despite Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's hope that the COVID-19 vaccine will allow summer events like the Calgary Stampede to go ahead, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival has been cancelled The festival says in a statement that without full va
Luke Bryan tests positive for COVID, sidelined from 'Idol'

Luke Bryan tests positive for COVID, sidelined from 'Idol'

LOS ANGELES — Luke Bryan says he's tested positive for COVID-19, which sidelined him from the season's first live “American Idol” episode on ABC.
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