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This Rome atelier is behind many an Oscar for costume design. Will 'Napoleon' be next?

This Rome atelier is behind many an Oscar for costume design. Will 'Napoleon' be next?

ROME (AP) — For nearly six decades, the Tirelli atelier in Rome has woven itself into the fabric of Italian and international film history, earning the nickname the “Oscar tailor’s shop” for its contribution to cinematic costume design.
Getting food delivered in New York is simple. For the workers who do it, getting paid is not

Getting food delivered in New York is simple. For the workers who do it, getting paid is not

NEW YORK (AP) — New Yorkers place over 100 million food delivery orders each year via a very simple process: press a few buttons on an app and it’s in their hands in about 30 minutes. For the delivery workers , the process is anything but simple.
V-J Day 'Kiss' photo stays on display as VA head reverses department memo that would've banned it

V-J Day 'Kiss' photo stays on display as VA head reverses department memo that would've banned it

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Veterans Affairs secretary has reversed a department memo that aimed to ban VA displays of the iconic “V-J Day in Times Square” photograph of a Navy sailor kissing a woman he did not know on the streets of New York at the end of
Shania Twain now has a Barbie modelled after her: 'My own projection of myself'

Shania Twain now has a Barbie modelled after her: 'My own projection of myself'

The country superstar is one of eight women to receive a one-of-a-kind Barbie doll in their likeness for International Women's Day.
Guy Ritchie serves up a meaty thriller-comedy series on Netflix with 'The Gentlemen'

Guy Ritchie serves up a meaty thriller-comedy series on Netflix with 'The Gentlemen'

NEW YORK (AP) — When we first meet the hero of Guy Ritchie's new Netflix series, he's not exactly what you'd expect from a Guy Ritchie hero. He's a peacekeeper for the United Nations, under orders to de-escalate tensions.
Workplace safety regulator says management failed in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin

Workplace safety regulator says management failed in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin

SANTA FE, N.M.
Antoine Predock, internationally renowned architect and motorcycle aficionado, dies at 87

Antoine Predock, internationally renowned architect and motorcycle aficionado, dies at 87

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.
Canfor Corp. reports $117-million loss in fourth quarter after 'challenging' 2023

Canfor Corp. reports $117-million loss in fourth quarter after 'challenging' 2023

VANCOUVER — Canfor Corp. says it lost $117.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, a smaller loss than $207.9 million a year earlier. The Vancouver-based company says sales totalled $1.28 billion, down from $1.
Montreal's Just for Laughs cancels summer comedy festival, seeks creditor protection

Montreal's Just for Laughs cancels summer comedy festival, seeks creditor protection

MONTREAL — Members of the comedy world say they're saddened by the cancellation of this year's Just for Laughs Montreal comedy festival, whose years of shows have highlighted some of the industry’s biggest names and launched the careers of many comed
Federal tax change could raise electricity, gas bills in some provinces

Federal tax change could raise electricity, gas bills in some provinces

OTTAWA — A proposed income tax change to crack down on cross-border tax avoidance could unintentionally hike power bills and natural gas rates for consumers, Electricity Canada is warning.