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What's an NFT? Blockchain technology poised to move beyond art world

What's an NFT? Blockchain technology poised to move beyond art world

TORONTO — The recent auction of an artwork has created a stir in the art and tech worlds, and not just because of the US$69.4-million final bid it fetched.
Review: In 'Tina,' the final word from a legendary survivor

Review: In 'Tina,' the final word from a legendary survivor

In the opening moments of the HBO documentary “Tina," Tina Turner doesn't just command the stage as she's belting out “Ask Me How I Feel” for a giant stadium of fans.
Canada surpasses 10 per cent COVID vaccination mark, but are we going fast enough?

Canada surpasses 10 per cent COVID vaccination mark, but are we going fast enough?

Canada's COVID-19 vaccine rollout has reached a double-digit milestone, as 11 per cent of the country's adult population is now at least partially protected from the virus. Dr.
Chrissy Teigen deletes Twitter account, citing negativity

Chrissy Teigen deletes Twitter account, citing negativity

LOS ANGELES — Chrissy Teigen has deleted her popular Twitter account, saying the site no longer plays a positive role in her life. “For over 10 years you guys have been my world,” Teigen wrote to her 13.7 million followers Wednesday night.
New 'Lord of the Rings' edition to include Tolkien artwork

New 'Lord of the Rings' edition to include Tolkien artwork

NEW YORK — An upcoming edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy will include paintings, drawings and other illustrations by the British author for the first time since it was published in the mid-1950s.
'Nomadland' wins PGA Award, cementing front-runner status

'Nomadland' wins PGA Award, cementing front-runner status

NEW YORK — Chloé Zhao's “Nomadland" cemented its Oscar front-runner status Wednesday, winning the top award at the 32nd annual Producers Guild of America Awards.
Poet Amanda Gorman revisits inaugural triumph with Oprah

Poet Amanda Gorman revisits inaugural triumph with Oprah

LOS ANGELES — Amanda Gorman revisits her inauguration day poetry reading that wowed observers, among them Oprah Winfrey, in the Apple TV+ series “The Oprah Conversation.
UK court rejects Depp bid to appeal 'wife beater' ruling

UK court rejects Depp bid to appeal 'wife beater' ruling

LONDON — A British court on Thursday refused Johnny Depp permission to appeal a judge’s ruling that he assaulted ex-wife Amber Heard, saying his attempt to overturn the decision had “no real prospect of success.
It's Elton John's birthday and he's got rare music for fans

It's Elton John's birthday and he's got rare music for fans

NEW YORK — Elton John is celebrating his 74th birthday on Thursday — and he's sending fans a very rare present.
Here's what foreign brands have to say about Xinjiang

Here's what foreign brands have to say about Xinjiang

HONG KONG — Nike. The Gap. Uniqlo. Major clothing and footwear brands are under attack in China after Europe, the U.S. and other countries sanctioned Chinese officials this week over alleged human rights abuses.
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