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UK identifies 4 cases of new mpox variant, the first cluster outside Africa

UK identifies 4 cases of new mpox variant, the first cluster outside Africa

LONDON (AP) — British health officials say they have identified four cases of the new, more infectious version of mpox that first emerged in Congo , marking the first time the variant has caused a cluster of illness outside of Africa.
Movie Review: In Andrea Arnold's 'Bird,' a gritty fairy tale doesn't take flight

Movie Review: In Andrea Arnold's 'Bird,' a gritty fairy tale doesn't take flight

“Is it too real for ya?” blares in the background of Andrea Arnold’s latest film, “Bird,” a 12-year-old Bailey (Nykiya Adams) rides with her shirtless, tattoo-covered dad, Bug (Barry Keoghan), on his electric scooter past scenes of poverty in working
Sorrentino's ode to Naples, 'Parthenope,' gets mixed reviews in Italy over San Gennaro sex scene

Sorrentino's ode to Naples, 'Parthenope,' gets mixed reviews in Italy over San Gennaro sex scene

ROME (AP) — When director Paolo Sorrentino’s hit series “The Young Pope” debuted in 2016, it took the Vatican a year to grudgingly bless his imagined and occasionally blasphemous portrayal of the pope.
Canadian Stage eliminates accumulated debt for first time in 37-year history

Canadian Stage eliminates accumulated debt for first time in 37-year history

TORONTO — Canadian Stage has eliminated its accumulated debt for the first time since its founding in 1987.
Pot shares fall after efforts to legalize recreational cannabis in U.S. fall short

Pot shares fall after efforts to legalize recreational cannabis in U.S. fall short

TORONTO — Shares in Canada's major cannabis companies fell in early trading after the U.S. election, which saw efforts to legalize recreational cannabis in several states fail. Shares of Canopy Growth Corp. were down $1.61 or about 21 per cent at $6.
Music Review: Whitney Houston is some singer on live 'The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban)'

Music Review: Whitney Houston is some singer on live 'The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban)'

“Find your strength in love,” Whitney Houston sings near the end of a new live album, “The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban)." She spends a full minute delivering those five syllables. The song is “Greatest Love of All.
Edmunds: The best small SUVs for city driving

Edmunds: The best small SUVs for city driving

SUVs are popular in part due to their elevated ride height, commanding view of the road, and roomy interiors. Yet many midsize and large SUVs feel cumbersome in city driving.
Algeria opens book fair opens without winner of top French language literary prize

Algeria opens book fair opens without winner of top French language literary prize

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — As one of the Arab world’s largest book fairs opens in Algeria on Wednesday, there is one conspicuous absence.
Isolation, pandemic aftermath and twisted art featured in Paula Hawkins' new thriller

Isolation, pandemic aftermath and twisted art featured in Paula Hawkins' new thriller

TORONTO — In Paula Hawkins' latest thriller, people are emerging from pandemic isolation, engaging with culture once again, when a gallerygoer notices something a bit off about a sculpture displayed at the Tate Modern: it contains a deer bone that lo
Canadians gather for camaraderie, food and drink at U.S. election night watch parties

Canadians gather for camaraderie, food and drink at U.S. election night watch parties

MONTREAL — Canadians and American expats from coast to coast gathered Tuesday at bars, community centres, restaurants and homes to watch with a mixture of anxiety and excitement as the U.S. election results rolled in.
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