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Tintin comic book art breaks auction record at $3.1 million

Tintin comic book art breaks auction record at $3.1 million

PARIS — A Tintin drawing by the Belgian artist Herge sold Thursday in Paris for 2.6 million euros ($3.1 million), breaking the record for the most expensive comic book art in history.
Ojibway musician Curtis Jonnie, known as Shingoose, dies at 74

Ojibway musician Curtis Jonnie, known as Shingoose, dies at 74

TORONTO — Many artists are celebrated as trailblazers, but friends of folk singer-songwriter Curtis Jonnie, better known as Shingoose, say he leaves behind a legacy that set the course for generations of Indigenous musicians.
Tyler Hubbard, Tim McGraw call for unity on new duet

Tyler Hubbard, Tim McGraw call for unity on new duet

NASHVILLE — Isolating alone on his tour bus parked outside his home last year, Tyler Hubbard, one-half of the popular country duo Florida Georgia Line, felt weighed down with emotion about the division in America in 2020.
Ottawa pledges financial aid to Juno Beach museum battered by COVID-19 pandemic

Ottawa pledges financial aid to Juno Beach museum battered by COVID-19 pandemic

OTTAWA — The federal government is promising to provide financial aid to Canada's only Second World War museum in Europe, which has been battered by COVID-19.
Cafe, croissant, worms? EU agency says worms safe to eat

Cafe, croissant, worms? EU agency says worms safe to eat

ROME — The vaunted Mediterranean diet and French gastronomy are getting some competition: The European Union's food safety agency says worms are safe to eat.
What should I know about COVID-19 vaccines if I'm pregnant?

What should I know about COVID-19 vaccines if I'm pregnant?

What should I know about COVID-19 vaccines if I’m pregnant? Vaccination is likely the best way to prevent COVID-19 in pregnancy, when risks for severe illness and death from the virus are higher than usual.
Katie Couric, Mayim Bialik to be 'Jeopardy!' guest hosts

Katie Couric, Mayim Bialik to be 'Jeopardy!' guest hosts

LOS ANGELES — Katie Couric, Mayim Bialik, Aaron Rodgers and journalist Bill Whitaker are among the future guest hosts who will fill in for the late Alex Trebek on “Jeopardy!” The show announced Wednesday that Couric, the journalist and former “Today”
'It was so frenetic:' HBO Max follows Wolfgang Puck Catering

'It was so frenetic:' HBO Max follows Wolfgang Puck Catering

NEW YORK — Cooking a meal for a big group is always stressful. So just imagine cooking for over 1,000 guests. Now make those guests white-hot celebrities like Brad Pitt.
Sephora to fight against racial bias with an action plan

Sephora to fight against racial bias with an action plan

NEW YORK — Beauty products retailer Sephora said Wednesday that it will bolster the number of Black-owned brands, scale back on third-party security guards and offer more inclusive marketing as part of a plan to combat racial bias at its stores.
Norah O'Donnell: 'Journalism is more important than ever'

Norah O'Donnell: 'Journalism is more important than ever'

NEW YORK — Norah O’Donnell has seen a lot during her career, including sexual assault in the military, the Las Vegas mass shooting, and interviews with world leaders.
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