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Arts festivals get tens of millions in federal budget, Hot Docs left out

Arts festivals get tens of millions in federal budget, Hot Docs left out

Canada's beleaguered festival sector is getting an infusion of cash from this year's federal budget, which recipients say provides necessary support as their pandemic recovery efforts drag on.
After 40 nights of U2 at the Sphere, Phish's Trey Anastasio talks about taking over

After 40 nights of U2 at the Sphere, Phish's Trey Anastasio talks about taking over

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Phish has been performing for decades, but never has the band played the same show twice.
Not only New York casinos threaten Atlantic City. Developer predicts Meadowlands casino is coming

Not only New York casinos threaten Atlantic City. Developer predicts Meadowlands casino is coming

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City casinos are facing threats on multiple fronts from new competitors not just in New York, but from within their own state.
Long-lost first model of the USS Enterprise from 'Star Trek' boldly goes home after twisting voyage

Long-lost first model of the USS Enterprise from 'Star Trek' boldly goes home after twisting voyage

DALLAS (AP) — The first model of the USS Enterprise — used in the opening credits of the original “Star Trek” television series — has boldly gone back home, returning to creator Gene Roddenberry's son decades after it went missing.
Musician T Bone Burnett is trading his dystopian sensibilities for some warm-hearted acoustic music

Musician T Bone Burnett is trading his dystopian sensibilities for some warm-hearted acoustic music

NEW YORK (AP) — At an age when many contemporaries contemplate retirement, musician T Bone Burnett has made big changes in his life and art.
UK's Prince William returns to public duties for first time since Kate's cancer diagnosis

UK's Prince William returns to public duties for first time since Kate's cancer diagnosis

LONDON (AP) — Prince William returned to public duties on Thursday for the first time since his wife’s cancer diagnosis , bolstering the royal family’s ranks as health problems continue to sideline the princess and King Charles III .
Book Review: 'Nothing But the Bones' is a compelling noir novel at a breakneck pace

Book Review: 'Nothing But the Bones' is a compelling noir novel at a breakneck pace

Nelson “Nails” McKenna isn’t very bright, stumbles over his words and often says what he’s thinking without realizing it.
Palestinian American poet Fady Joudah receives $100,000 prize

Palestinian American poet Fady Joudah receives $100,000 prize

NEW YORK (AP) — Fady Joudah, a Palestinian American poet who has said he writes for the future because “the present is demolished,” has received a $100,000 award from Poets & Writers.
Movie Review: A heist movie that gleefully collides with a monster movie in 'Abigail'

Movie Review: A heist movie that gleefully collides with a monster movie in 'Abigail'

If you always thought your garden-variety heist movies could do with a bit more blood-sucking vampire, have we got a flick for you.
Nancy Pelosi book, 'The Art of Power,' will reflect on her career in public life

Nancy Pelosi book, 'The Art of Power,' will reflect on her career in public life

NEW YORK (AP) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has completed a book about her years in public life, from legislation she helped enact to such traumatizing moments as the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S.
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