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Haviah Mighty gives $10,000 to Black entrepreneurs
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- Haviah Mighty is giving 10 Black-owned small businesses a bit of extra cash to help them grow and thrive. By David Friend. Words: 313, Photos: 1
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Elliot Page memoir 'Pageboy' to be published in 2023
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NEW YORK (AP) - Elliot Page is working on a memoir, in which he will write about everything from his Oscar-nominated film career to becoming a prominent transgender person. Flatiron Books announced Thursday that “Pageboy” will be published next year. By Hillel Italie. With photo.
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Canada's Luke Kirby promises darker 'Mrs. Maisel'
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- It's quite a leap to watch actor Luke Kirby go from playing a Gucci-clad dreamy dad in Crave's "Gossip Girl" to the dark comedian and satirist he plays in Prime Video's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" who'd probably have more than a few punchlines reserved for the former. By Sadaf Ahsan. Words: 875, Photos: 1
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Wattpad CEO wants machine learning, monetization to play bigger role in company
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TORONTO - When Wattpad Corp.'s co-founder thinks about the future of his tech company, he envisions the day machine learning and data tweak stories that are streamed on car entertainment systems or through voice assistants like Alexa and Siri. A year after his storytelling platform sold to a South Korean internet conglomerate for US$600 million, Allen Lau is plotting a new path under new owners and record user growth to 94 million readers. By Tara Deschamps. Moves Business and Entertainment. Guard against duplication. With photo.
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Novavax COVID-19 vaccine gets approval for use in Canada
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UNDATED - Health Canada has greenlit a fifth COVID-19 vaccine officials hope will appeal to people who have expressed hesitancy over the widely administered mRNA shots. The Novavax product, also known as Nuvaxovid, is protein-based and the first of its kind to get authorization in the country. Infectious disease doctors say the vaccine could convince some unvaccinated Canadians who are uncertain about the other mRNA vaccines to roll up their sleeves. By Kelly Geraldine Malone. With photo. Moved on the National wire.
ICYMI:
Study finds potential for universal organs
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Elizabeth Ostrander spent two years on an organ transplant wait list, worrying about her oxygen levels any time she left home and wondering if she'd ever get the lungs she needed. By Melissa Couto Zuber. Words: 908, Photos: 1. This is a corrected story.
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Duane Lavold, musician known as Custom, dies at 54
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- Alt-rock raconteur Duane Lavold rattled MTV censors who banned his salacious "Hey Mister" music video from the airwaves, but those closest to the musician say he was a gentle giant who aspired to greater heights than the controversy he drew in the post-Napster era. By David Friend. Words: 1163, Photos: 1
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Review: Sheila Heti offers a story strained by the surreal
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“Pure Colour,” by Sheila Heti (Farrar, Straus & Giroux): A world determined by death and desire drives Sheila Heti's “Pure Colour.” Interwoven by narrative, theory and criticism, Heti's latest novel, caught in between the fate of the human spirit and the origin of the universe, drifts through adoration and creation. By Amancai Biraben. With photo.
TODAY FROM AP ENTERTAINMENT:
UPDATES with TV-LGBTQ STUDY, TV-MRS MAISEL-FINAL SEASON, BOOKS-ELLIOT PAGE, MUSIC-FARRUKO TURNS SPIRITUAL, POLAND-RUBENS AUCTION, PHOTOGRAPHS-ROBOTICS-EXPLAINER
MUSIC-YOKO ONO TRIBUTE ALBUM — A new generation of music fans will get a chance to hear Yoko Ono’s songwriting skills with the release of “Ocean Child: Songs of Yoko Ono,” a 14-track album of covers from such artists as David Byrne, Yo La Tengo, Death Cab for Cutie, Sharon Van Etten, Japanese Breakfast and The Flaming Lips. Friday is Ono’s birthday. By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT: 720 words, photos.
TV-LGBTQ STUDY — A new study says that LGBTQ representation on TV series has grown along with the footprint of streaming services. The study by the advocacy group GLAAD found that Netflix topped the streaming field in LGBTQ inclusivity with 155 LGBTQ characters on its original series. By TV Writer Lynn Elber. SENT: 770 words, photos.
TV-MRS MAISEL-FINAL SEASON — Miriam “Midge” Maisel is getting one more shot to make her stand-up career dreams come true. Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” will end after season five. SENT: 180 words, photos.
BOOKS-ELLIOT PAGE — Elliot Page is working on a memoir, in which he will write about everything from his Oscar-nominated film career to becoming a prominent transgender person. By National Writer Hillel Italie. SENT: 104 words, photo.
MUSIC-FARRUKO TURNS SPIRITUAL — One of the latest concerts by Reggaeton artist Farruko has upset and confused fans, who say they were caught off guard when it turned very religious. Now there are questions swirling around the future of his musical career. By Adriana Gomez Licon. SENT: 760 words, photo.
PHOTOGRAPHS-ROBOTICS-EXPLAINER — The five members of the International Olympic Photo Pool all employ robotics to augment their wire offerings. But good old-fashioned photography skills and instinct are integral to making them. By Mallika Sen. SENT: 1,100 words, photos.
BOOKS-MAYA GABEIRA — One of the world’s greatest big-wave surfers, Brazil’s Maya Gabeira, has embarked on a kid-friendly adventure. SENT: 185 words, photos.
POLAND-RUBENS AUCTION — Poland’s top auction house says it is putting up for sale Rubens’ 17th century masterpiece “Portrait of a Lady” next month. It is valued between 18 million and 24 million zlotys ($4.5 million-$6 million). By Monika Scislowska. SENT: 270 words, photos.
NY FASHION WEEK-THE BLONDS — The shock rock design duo The Blonds closed New York Fashion Week with hot vampires, embellished corsets and writhing dancers whipping their long ponytails on the runway Wednesday night. By Entertainment Writer Leanne Italie. SENT: 450 words, photos, video.
FASHION-PRABAL GURUNG — Prabal Gurung’s latest collection was a love letter from his adopted hometown of New York to his homeland of Nepal. He imbued touches of traditional clothing from Nepal with a New York twist, infusing his designs with psychedelic flower patterns from Nepal and hints of New York edginess. By Beatrice Dupuy. SENT: 450 words, photos, video.
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REVIEWS:
FILM REVIEW-UNCHARTED — By Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT Tuesday: 840 words, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-DOG — By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT Thursday: 645 words, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE — By National Writer Jocelyn Noveck. UPCOMING: 700 words by 9 a.m. Friday, film stills.
MUSIC REVIEW-ALICE GLASS — Reviewed by Beatrice Dupuy. SENT Tuesday: 355 words, cover image.
MUSIC REVIEW-SHOVELS & ROPE — Reviewed by Steven Wine. SENT Wednesday: 220 words.
BOOK REVIEW-FREE LOVE — By Tessa Hadley. Reviewed by Ann Levin. SENT Monday: 410 words, cover image.
BOOK REVIEW-SMILE AND LOOK PRETTY — By Amanda Pellegrino. Review by Donna Edwards: SENT Monday: 430 words, cover image.
BOOK REVIEW-PURE COLOUR — By Sheila Heti. Reviewed by Amancai Biraben. SENT Wednesday: 425 words, cover image.
THIS WEEK FROM AP LIFESTYLES:
TECH
3G-Shutdown-Explainer: As telecom companies rev up the newest generation of mobile service, 5G, they’re shutting down old networks — a costly process that’s prompting calls for a delay because many products still rely on the old standard, 3G, from older phones to home-alarm systems to tracking systems for truckers and school buses. SENT Tuesday, photos.
GARDENING
Guns to Garden Tools: A Colorado-Springs-based nonprofit that draws inspiration from the Bible and and turns firearms into garden tools has disabled more than 1,000 firearms across the country since its inception in 2013. SENT Tuesday, photos.
RELIGION
North Carolina Church-Racial Unity: More than five years after a Black congregation merged with a mostly white North Carolina church, Black and white members reflect on why they seek to be an example of unity and racial reconciliation in the American South. By Aron Ranen. SENT Monday, photos, video.
HOMES
Right at Home: Latest in Lighting: When you turn on a light this winter, turn on some charm too. A look at the latest blends of form and function from lighting designers. By Kim Cook. SENT Tuesday, 880 words, photos.
FOOD
Mexico-Avocados-Violence: Mexico’s avocados face fallout from violence, deforestation. SENT Wednesday, photos.
Europe-Food Prices: Greek farmers have been lining up their vehicles along the country’s busiest highways, threatening to close roads unless the government provides more assistance to help them through an energy crisis that has pushed up the price of food, fuel and fertilizer. The shock is being felt across Europe, where experts say a spike in energy prices will impact grocery bills for months. SENT Thursday, photos, video.
The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook: From her popular blog Fresh Eggs Daily, Lisa Steele dispenses tips on egg handling and chicken raising. This month, she delivers a natural extension: a cookbook that showcases the versatile egg, “The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook.” By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT Monday, 720 words, photos. With: Food-Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook-Angel Food Cake.
Bird Flu: Farms that raise turkeys and chickens for meat and eggs are on high alert fearing a repeat of a widespread bird flu outbreak in 2015 that killed 48 million birds across 15 states, costing hundreds of millions of dollars. SENT Tuesday, photos.
Food-MilkStreet-Chocolate Tahini Pudding: Recipe: Mideast twist jazzes up chocolate dessert. By Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street. SENT Monday, 450 words, photos.
HEALTH
Virus Outbreak-Vaccines-Infants: COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy may protect babies after they’re born and lead to fewer hospitalized infants. SENT Tuesday, photso.
FASHION:
New York Fashion Week, text, photos, video. Monday: SENT LaQuan Smith, Tory Burch, Carolina Herrera. Tuesday: SENT Anna Sui, Coach. Wednesday: SENT Michael Kors, Prabal Gurung, The Blonds.
Met-Gala-Exhibit-Film: Hollywood will have a strong presence at this year’s Met Gala in May — and not only on the red carpet. A group of top film directors including Sofia Coppola, Martin Scorsese, Regina King and last year’s Oscar winner Chloé Zhao will be part of the Costume Institute exhibit launching the gala in May. By National Writer Jocelyn Noveck. SENT Tuesday, 380 words, photo.
Beverly Johnson: Model Johnson returns to a changed catwalk. By Brooke Lefferts. SENT Wednesday, 400 words, photos.
Italy-Dolce&Gabbana-Beauty: Dolce&Gabbana has become the first Italian fashion house to bring its beauty division in-house, a move the CEO said would strengthen the link between beauty and fashion, and help build inroads with younger consumers. SENT Tuesday.
SCHOOLS
Virus Outbreak-Soldiers as Teachers: Dozens of National Guard Army and Air Force troops in New Mexico have been stepping in to fill a shortage of teachers in schools. SENT Thursday, photos.
MONEY
NerdWallet-Inflation-Spending Power: The rise in consumer prices, or inflation, is a slow erosion of your money over time. And supply chain issues are a part of the inflation equation too. How can you protect yourself? SENT Thursday, photo.
NerdWallet-Millennial Money-Before You Quit: Want to quit your job? You’re not just walking away from a paycheck. If you’re not thoughtful with your exit strategy, you may leave money behind in less obvious places, like your commuter account or health savings plan. By Kelsey Sheehy. SENT Tuesday, 870 words, photo.
NerdWallet-Liz Weston-What Caregiving Costs: Taking care of an older loved one is stressful, and some people don’t have much of a choice about quitting their jobs or taking a leave of absence. Those may not be your only options, though. By Liz Weston. SENT Monday.
TRAVEL
Mardi Gras Preparations: New Orleans officials excited, cautious as Fat Tuesday nears. SENT Monday, photos.
WEDDINGS
Valentines Day-Group Wedding: I do, I do, I do: Mass Valentine’s wedding at Florida museum. SENT Monday, photos.
OLYMPICS
FIG-Women in Pants: Despite loosening rules, few women figure skaters pick pants. SENT Wednesday, photos.
Gu's Choice: Eileen Gu: Navigating two cultures, judged by both of them. SENT Tuesday, photos.
Beijing-Athlete Activists: Winter Olympians champion climate, peace amid muted activism. SENT Tuesday, photos.
Athletes On-Free Time: Football, video games and dress-up are just some of the ways athletes at the Beijing Olympics are keeping busy when they’re not competing. SENT Monday, photos.
Athletes On-Olympic Food: Best things they’ve eaten in the Olympic bubble. SENT Wednesday, photos.
Competing for Another Country-Explainer: U.S.-born athletes have taken centerstage at the Winter Olympics in Beijing — for the host country, that is, generating scrutiny of nationality switching. SENT Monday, photos.
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COMING NEXT WEEK:
Food-Seasonal Slaws: Winter is a good time to expand the definition of salad and embrace slaws, aka cole slaws. They’re colorful, healthy and versatile. By Katie Workman. UPCOMING Tuesday, 880 words, photos.
Food-MilkStreet-Fennel Chicken: Recipe: Traybakes pack big flavor into one-pan meals. By Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street. UPCOMING Tuesday, 340 words, photos.
Book Review-Funny Farm: In Laurie Zaleski’s memoir, “Funny Farm: My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals,” people and animals save each other. UPCOMING Tuesday, 400 words, photo.
Gardening-Black Innovators: The achievements of 19th century scientist George Washington Carver have landed him in U.S. textbooks. But many other agricultural practices and innovations that traveled with enslaved people from West Africa or were developed by their descendants remain unsung. A look at some. By Jessica Damiano. UPCOMING Tuesday, 1,000 words, photos.
Crafts-Anxious Times: Crafts can make us feel better. How do you choose the right one? By Molly Sprayregen. UPCOMING Wednesday, 750 words, photos.
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In case you missed it:
VALENTINE’S DAY: Love and Logins; Valentines Indulgences; Book Review-Foreverland; NerdWallet-Kimberly Palmer-Romantic Money Moves.
WORK: Workplace-Relationships.
PLAY: Oscar Nominations-Where to Watch.
FOOD: Chicken Changes; Moxie Shortage; Food-MilkStreet-Miso Pulled Pork.
GARDENING: Starting Seeds Indoors.
FASHION: New York Fashion Week coverage of Proenza-Schuler, Christian Cowan, Christian Siriano, Brandon Maxwell, Sergio Hudson.
TECH: Samsung-Premium Phone Challenge.
SCHOOLS: Legacy Admissions; San Francisco-School Board Recall; States-Curriculum Battles.
HEALTH: Opioid Prescribing Guidelines; Virus Outbreak-Viral Questions-Long COVID.
MONEY: Child Tax Credit-Explainer; NerdWallet-Millennial Money-Debt-Social Media; On The Money-NerdWallet-Financial Stress-Strategies.
TRAVEL: NerdWallet-Supply Chain-Hotels; Biden-Electric Vehicles.
OLYMPICS: Figure Skating Diversity; Mainstreaming Mental Health; Asian American Women.
PETS: Emotional Support Pig; Long-Lost Kitty.
HOW WE LIVED: Book Review-The Nineties.
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