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How the tiny Caribbean island of Anguilla has turned the AI boom into a digital gold mine

How the tiny Caribbean island of Anguilla has turned the AI boom into a digital gold mine

The artificial intelligence boom has benefited chatbot makers, computer scientists and Nvidia investors . It's also providing an unusual windfall for Anguilla, a tiny island in the Caribbean.
Sean Baker's improvised road to 'Anora'

Sean Baker's improvised road to 'Anora'

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Baker’s interest in the lives of sex workers began with his 2012 drama “Starlet.” For that film, set around the adult film world of San Fernando Valley, Baker spent time listening to the stories of sex workers.
Sean Baker's improvised road to 'Anora'

Sean Baker's improvised road to 'Anora'

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Baker’s interest in the lives of sex workers began with his 2012 drama “Starlet.” For that film, set around the adult film world of San Fernando Valley, Baker spent time listening to the stories of sex workers.
Becky G says 'Encuentros,' her second album of regional Mexican music, is a celebration of culture

Becky G says 'Encuentros,' her second album of regional Mexican music, is a celebration of culture

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Last year, Mexican American singer Becky G released her first album of regional Mexican music, “Esquinas.
Denis Villeneuve receives one of France's top cultural honours

Denis Villeneuve receives one of France's top cultural honours

Quebecois filmmaker Denis Villeneuve has received one of France’s highest cultural honours for his contributions to cinema.
$55 million plan to give Notre Dame area a green facelift is part of Paris-wide eco plan

$55 million plan to give Notre Dame area a green facelift is part of Paris-wide eco plan

PARIS (AP) — As Notre Dame gears up to reopen its doors in December, Paris is on the verge of a remarkable eco-revival, bringing nature back to the forefront of the City of Light.
Elton John turns the saga of televangelist Tammy Faye into song for Broadway

Elton John turns the saga of televangelist Tammy Faye into song for Broadway

NEW YORK (AP) — When Elton John was on tour in America in the 1970s, there was someone on TV who caught his eye.
Experts urge streamlined, more compassionate miscarriage care in Canada

Experts urge streamlined, more compassionate miscarriage care in Canada

Rana Van Tuyl was about 12 weeks pregnant when she got devastating news at her ultrasound appointment in December 2020. Her fetus’s heartbeat had stopped. “We were both shattered,” says Van Tuyl, who lives in Nanaimo, B.C., with her partner.
Nova Scotia will continue to subsidize Maine ferry service for another two years

Nova Scotia will continue to subsidize Maine ferry service for another two years

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says it will provide financial support for at least two more years to the private ferry service that links the province with Maine.
Egypt's long-delayed mega-museum will open some of its main galleries, a trial run for full opening

Egypt's long-delayed mega-museum will open some of its main galleries, a trial run for full opening

CAIRO (AP) — The Grand Egyptian Museum will partially open its main galleries on Wednesday, including 12 halls that exhibit aspects of ancient Egypt, as part of a trial run, officials said Tuesday.
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