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B.C. government and social media giants make deal on non-consensual intimate images

B.C. government and social media giants make deal on non-consensual intimate images

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government and social media giants have made what they call a "historic collaboration" for youth safety online. A joint statement from Premier David Eby and representatives of Meta, Google, TikTok, X and Snap Inc.
'Furiosa' debuts in Cannes, giving Anya Taylor-Joy a megawatt movie-star moment

'Furiosa' debuts in Cannes, giving Anya Taylor-Joy a megawatt movie-star moment

CANNES, France (AP) — “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” rolled into the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday, returning George Miller's dystopia-on-wheels to the French Riviera festival and lending Anya Taylor-Joy a fairy tale moment on the Cannes red carpet.
Movie Review: ‘IF,’ imperfect but charming, may have us all checking under beds for our old friends

Movie Review: ‘IF,’ imperfect but charming, may have us all checking under beds for our old friends

How do you make a kid’s movie that appeals not only to the kids, but the adults sitting next to them? Most movies try to achieve this by throwing in a layer of wink-wink pop culture references that’ll earn a few knowing laughs from parents but fly ni
What is the celebrity 'blockout' over the war in Gaza?

What is the celebrity 'blockout' over the war in Gaza?

NEW YORK (AP) — Some social media users are calling out celebrities for what they say is inaction in the face of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza — and they've taken to a “blockout” to pressure the stars to take a stand.
Glamour and grit are both on show in a London exhibition of photos from Elton John's collection

Glamour and grit are both on show in a London exhibition of photos from Elton John's collection

LONDON (AP) — A new exhibition of photographs owned by Elton John is everything one might expect from a star who has a fascination with image, a love of excess and a very large budget. Understated, it isn’t.
Soulful singer Michael McDonald looks back in his new memoir, 'What a Fool Believes'

Soulful singer Michael McDonald looks back in his new memoir, 'What a Fool Believes'

NEW YORK (AP) — Something stopped Michael McDonald from telling his story publicly — him. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer with multiple Grammys just didn't think he had one.
Ubisoft Quebec takes lead on feudal Japan-set 'Assassin's Creed Shadows'

Ubisoft Quebec takes lead on feudal Japan-set 'Assassin's Creed Shadows'

Ubisoft's studio in Quebec City is perhaps not as established as its sibling in Montreal. Founded 27 years ago, Ubisoft Montreal is the world's largest video game studio, says Nathalie Bouchard, Ubisoft Quebec's managing director.
'Mad Max' has lived in George Miller's head for 45 years. He's not done dreaming yet

'Mad Max' has lived in George Miller's head for 45 years. He's not done dreaming yet

CANNES, France (AP) — Only recently has George Miller realized just how influential his medical education was to the world of “Mad Max.
Young South Koreans are increasingly drawn to Buddhism via social media-savvy influencers

Young South Koreans are increasingly drawn to Buddhism via social media-savvy influencers

SEOUL (AP) — A South Korean deejay dressed as a Buddhist monk bounced up and down on stage while playing electronic music and shouting: “This too shall pass!” The performance brought cheers from a crowd of thousands at an annual lantern-lighting fest
Author Alice Munro's death 'bittersweet' at Victoria bookstore that carries her name

Author Alice Munro's death 'bittersweet' at Victoria bookstore that carries her name

VICTORIA — Justina Elias says she didn't know about the connection legendary Canadian writer Alice Munro had to the Victoria, B.C., bookstore that bears her name, but she quickly found out.