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'Universal Language' named best Canadian movie at Vancouver film festival

'Universal Language' named best Canadian movie at Vancouver film festival

"Universal Language," an absurdist dramedy by Winnipeg writer-director Matthew Rankin, has claimed the $15,000 award for best Canadian film at this year's Vancouver International Film Festival.
After 31 years, a French treasure hunt may have a winner. The prize: a valuable golden owl

After 31 years, a French treasure hunt may have a winner. The prize: a valuable golden owl

PARIS (AP) — A 31-year-long treasure hunt that drew in thousands of enthusiasts across France appeared to have come to an end Thursday, after official social media accounts linked to the search said the token needed to claim the grand prize had been
Italian family believes painting found in a dump in 1960s is a Picasso and seeks authentication

Italian family believes painting found in a dump in 1960s is a Picasso and seeks authentication

MILAN (AP) — An Italian family hopes to prove definitively that a painting discarded from a villa on the island of Capri more than 60 years ago is a Picasso , and has been gathering scientific data to persuade Picasso’s estate administration in Paris
TikTok personality 'Mr. Prada' charged in the killing of a Louisiana therapist

TikTok personality 'Mr. Prada' charged in the killing of a Louisiana therapist

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A TikTok personality known as Mr. Prada is charged in the bludgeoning death of a Louisiana therapist whose body was discovered over the weekend in a rolled up tarp near a state highway, authorities said Thursday.
Canada Post to honour television stations MuchMusic, MusiquePlus with new stamps

Canada Post to honour television stations MuchMusic, MusiquePlus with new stamps

Canada Post is honouring two Canadian music television stations with new stamps set to be revealed next week. The postal operator announced Thursday that its latest stamps will feature MuchMusic and MusiquePlus for their impact in Canadian music.
In time for Oct. 7 anniversary, a new film documents Hamas' attack on Israel music festival

In time for Oct. 7 anniversary, a new film documents Hamas' attack on Israel music festival

NEW YORK (AP) — Horror came with sunrise following an all-night rave near the Gaza border on Oct. 7, 2023, the Hamas attack presaged by rockets that some young people mistakenly thought were fireworks.
The Grammys' voting body is more diverse, with 66% new members. What does it mean for the awards?

The Grammys' voting body is more diverse, with 66% new members. What does it mean for the awards?

NEW YORK (AP) — For years, the Grammy Awards have been criticized over a lack of diversity — artists of color and women left out of top prizes; rap and contemporary R&B stars ignored — a reflection of the Recording Academy's electorate.
Movie Review: 'Folie à Deux' reckons with 'The Joker'

Movie Review: 'Folie à Deux' reckons with 'The Joker'

Let's put on a happy face, at least to start, for “Joker: Folie à Deux.” If there's one undeniably compelling thing about both Todd Phillips' divisive 2019 original and his new follow-up, it's that these movies are best when they dance.
A new initiative will allow UK deaf audiences to see captioned films before general release

A new initiative will allow UK deaf audiences to see captioned films before general release

LONDON (AP) — For once, deaf audiences are being prioritized at U.K. cinemas.
Amazon, Target and other retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday shopping season

Amazon, Target and other retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday shopping season

Retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday season , but fewer seasonal employees are expected to be taken on this year to help customers in stores and assemble online orders in warehouses.
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