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Berlin Film Festival to make acting prizes gender neutral

Berlin Film Festival to make acting prizes gender neutral

BERLIN — The organizers of the Berlin International Film Festival say they will stop awarding separate acting prizes to women and men beginning next year.
'Watermelon men' prank Montreal residents with produce in name of 'chaotic good'

'Watermelon men' prank Montreal residents with produce in name of 'chaotic good'

Their mission was simple, if a little underripe. Under the cover of darkness, two men in hoodies drove through the Montreal residential neighbourhood of Bois-Franc as their unsuspecting targets slept soundly through the night.
Medora tourism dampened, not decimated by pandemic

Medora tourism dampened, not decimated by pandemic

BISMARCK, N.D. — On a chilly spring day in the tourist town of Medora, local business owners gathered outside in a parking lot, each 6 feet from the others.
California wildfires some of largest in state history

California wildfires some of largest in state history

SAN FRANCISCO — Lightning-sparked wildfires in Northern California exploded in size Friday to become some of the largest in state history, forcing thousands to flee and destroying hundreds of homes and other structures as reinforcements began arrivin
Mural highlights Dolly Parton's Black Lives Matter quote

Mural highlights Dolly Parton's Black Lives Matter quote

NASHVILLE — Tourists are flocking to Nashville to see a new mural of Dolly Parton that celebrates her position on Black Lives Matter.
Loughlin, Giannulli get prison time in college bribery plot

Loughlin, Giannulli get prison time in college bribery plot

BOSTON — Breaking their silence for the first time since their arrest, “Full House” star Lori Loughlin and fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli apologized Friday for using their wealth and privilege to bribe their daughters’ way into the University of
Tragically Hip launches 'Courage' face mask to raise money for musicians

Tragically Hip launches 'Courage' face mask to raise money for musicians

TORONTO — While Canada's music industry continues to struggle in the midst of COVID-19, the Tragically Hip hope to offer some "Courage" by raising funds through a new face mask. The Kingston, Ont.
Nigerian boy gains fame with dance video as stars pay homage

Nigerian boy gains fame with dance video as stars pay homage

LAGOS, Nigeria — When Anthony Mmesoma Madu was videoed practicing ballet barefoot in the drizzling rain in Nigeria earlier this year, the 11-year-old thought the footage would be used for a common film study session.
Harris' dual identities challenge America's race labels

Harris' dual identities challenge America's race labels

It was just 20 years ago that the U.S. census began to allow Americans to identify as more than one race.
Movie theatre trade group establishes COVID-19 protocols

Movie theatre trade group establishes COVID-19 protocols

As movie theatres come back to life across the country, the National Association of Theater Owners is helping to take the guess work out of safe operating practices in the era of COVID-19.
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