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John Lithgow wins best actor at the UK stage Olivier Awards for exploring Roald Dahl's dark side

John Lithgow wins best actor at the UK stage Olivier Awards for exploring Roald Dahl's dark side

LONDON (AP) — American actor John Lithgow won the best actor trophy at the London stage Olivier Awards on Sunday for exploring the dark side of children's writer Roald Dahl in “Giant.
Winners of the 2025 Olivier Awards celebrating work on the London stage

Winners of the 2025 Olivier Awards celebrating work on the London stage

LONDON (AP) — The winners of the 2025 Olivier Awards handed out Sunday for achievement in London theater, opera and dance: New Play: “Giant” New Musical: “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” New Entertainment or Comedy: “Titanique” Family Show: “Bra
'Special to the world': Supporters hope to save beloved Drumheller dinosaur

'Special to the world': Supporters hope to save beloved Drumheller dinosaur

DRUMHELLER — A plan to send Tyra the tyrannosaurus, the popular tourist attraction that towers over the skyline in Drumheller, Alta., into proverbial extinction has sparked demands that she be spared.
Canadian scientist wins Breakthrough Prize for discovery of hormone used in Ozempic, Mounjaro

Canadian scientist wins Breakthrough Prize for discovery of hormone used in Ozempic, Mounjaro

TORONTO — A Canadian researcher has won a 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for discovering the GLP-1 hormone used in diabetes and obesity medications — including Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro — that have changed the lives of millions of people
Hollywood lands a much-needed box office hit with ‘A Minecraft Movie’

Hollywood lands a much-needed box office hit with ‘A Minecraft Movie’

Hollywood needed “A Minecraft Movie” to be a hit, and it delivered in its opening weekend, significantly narrowing this year's box office deficit . No one guessed just how big it would be.
Trump's tariffs hit a sour note in landmark NYC emporium of sweets

Trump's tariffs hit a sour note in landmark NYC emporium of sweets

NEW YORK (AP) — Economy Candy’s shelves brim with sweets from around the world – gummies from Germany, lollipops from Spain, chocolates from Japan and a panoply of candies from across the U.S.
Canada updates travel guidance for U.S., warning of heightened scrutiny at the border

Canada updates travel guidance for U.S., warning of heightened scrutiny at the border

Canada has updated its advice to those travelling to the United States, warning travellers they may face "scrutiny" from border guards and the possibility of detention if denied entry.
Layoffs threaten US firefighter cancer registry, mine research and mask lab

Layoffs threaten US firefighter cancer registry, mine research and mask lab

NEW YORK (AP) — Government staffing cuts have gutted a small U.S. health agency that aims to protect workers — drawing rebukes from firefighters, coal miners, medical equipment manufacturers and a range of others.
Tom Hardy and Guy Ritchie reunite for gritty crime series 'MobLand'

Tom Hardy and Guy Ritchie reunite for gritty crime series 'MobLand'

NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Hardy has collected troves of knowledge and skill throughout his journey as an actor, forming a megastar career.
Malian singer Amadou Bagayoko dies at age 70

Malian singer Amadou Bagayoko dies at age 70

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Renowned guitarist and singer Amadou Bagayoko of Mali's music duo Amadou & Mariam has died. He was 70. Mali's Minister of Culture Mamou Daffé paid tribute to the blind musician in a televised broadcast on state TV.
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