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Halifax police seek three postcard paintings by artist Maud Lewis stolen from home

Halifax police seek three postcard paintings by artist Maud Lewis stolen from home

HALIFAX — Halifax police are investigating the theft of three Christmas cards that investigators say were painted by celebrated Nova Scotia folk artist Maud Lewis.
Hollywood's awards season dates, and how they've been affected by the wildfires

Hollywood's awards season dates, and how they've been affected by the wildfires

Hollywood's awards season has all but come to a rare halt as the wildfires continue to disrupt life and work in the Los Angeles area.
A Swedish artist's model house could soon find a permanent home on the moon

A Swedish artist's model house could soon find a permanent home on the moon

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A Swedish artist is about to have the dream of a lifetime fulfilled: A little red model house he created will be launched into space this week and, if all goes according to plan, put on the surface of the moon.
Looming TikTok ban leads some users to look for alternative apps. Here are some that are out there

Looming TikTok ban leads some users to look for alternative apps. Here are some that are out there

With a possible TikTok ban just days away, many U.S. users are looking for alternative social media platforms to help them keep up with pop culture or provide the type of entertaining videos that popularized the short-form video app.
Lucy Walker made a searing film about wildfires in 2021. Now, people may be more inclined to listen

Lucy Walker made a searing film about wildfires in 2021. Now, people may be more inclined to listen

NEW YORK (AP) — When Lucy Walker debuted her harrowing documentary about California wildfires, “Bring Your Own Brigade,” at Sundance in 2021, it was during peak COVID. Not the best time for a film on a wholly different scourge.

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Nonfiction 1. The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, narrated by the author (Audible Studios) 2. The House of My Mother by Shari Franke, narrated by the author (Simon & Schuster Audio) 3.
What to do with your 401(k) when you retire

What to do with your 401(k) when you retire

For many employees, what to do with a 401(k) plan at retirement has been a foregone conclusion: Roll it over .
'Music will heal': Canadian trumpeter Jens Lindemann faces losing home in wildfires

'Music will heal': Canadian trumpeter Jens Lindemann faces losing home in wildfires

Canadian trumpeter Jens Lindemann says his love of music will help carry him through the devastating loss of his family home in the Pacific Palisades wildfires.
US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming

US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming

HONG KONG (AP) — As the threat of a TikTok ban looms , U.S. TikTok users are flocking to the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu – making it the top downloaded app in the U.S.
Mad Men's Jon Hamm is named Hasty Pudding's Man of the Year

Mad Men's Jon Hamm is named Hasty Pudding's Man of the Year

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Actor Jon Hamm, who came to fame starring as ad executive Don Draper on the AMC series “Mad Men," was named Tuesday as the 2025 Man of the Year by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
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