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Review: Tom Hanks' novel shares inside look at moviemaking

Review: Tom Hanks' novel shares inside look at moviemaking

“The Making of Another Motion Picture Masterpiece," by Tom Hanks (Knopf) There may be no one better suited to tell the tale of how a movie gets made than Hollywood icon and master of the motion picture Tom Hanks.
Danny Masterson used drugging, Scientology to get away with rape, prosecutor says

Danny Masterson used drugging, Scientology to get away with rape, prosecutor says

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Danny Masterson drugged women’s drinks so he could rape them, then relied on his prominence in the Church of Scientology to avoid consequences for years, a prosecutor told jurors Tuesday in closing arguments at the actor’s trial.
Biden speaks out against 'antisemitic bile' during Jewish American Heritage Month celebration

Biden speaks out against 'antisemitic bile' during Jewish American Heritage Month celebration

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden marked Jewish American Heritage Month on Tuesday by highlighting his administration's efforts to combat rising antisemitism , at a White House reception that featured performances from the stars of the Broadway r

Gessen resigns from PEN America board over canceled panel with Russian dissidents

NEW YORK (AP) — The author and journalist Masha Gessen has resigned as vice president of the board of PEN America, citing their unhappiness with the literary and free expression organization's cancellation of an event with Russian panelists.
Cannes Film Festival kicks off with Johnny Depp, 'Jeanne du Barry' and plenty to talk about

Cannes Film Festival kicks off with Johnny Depp, 'Jeanne du Barry' and plenty to talk about

CANNES, France (AP) — The Cannes Film Festival red carpet sprang to life Tuesday with the premiere of the Louis XV period drama “Jeanne du Barry," with Johnny Depp, as the French Riviera movie pageant launched a star-studded and potentially controver
YouTube’s recommendations send violent and graphic gun videos to 9-year-olds, study finds

YouTube’s recommendations send violent and graphic gun videos to 9-year-olds, study finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — When researchers at a nonprofit that studies social media wanted to understand the connection between YouTube videos and gun violence, they set up accounts on the platform that mimicked the behavior of typical boys living in the U.
Disney asks judge to dismiss DeSantis-appointed board's lawsuit in latest tit-for-tat

Disney asks judge to dismiss DeSantis-appointed board's lawsuit in latest tit-for-tat

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Disney on Tuesday asked a state judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a governing board appointed by Gov.
All Quebec's bilingual towns resolve to keep right to operate in English and French

All Quebec's bilingual towns resolve to keep right to operate in English and French

MONTREAL — All the Quebec municipalities that were at risk of losing their bilingual status under a provincial language law have opted to maintain their right to serve people in both English and French, the province's language office confirmed.

The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com

Nonfiction 1. Atomic Habits by James Clear, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio) 2. Spare by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, narrated by the author (Random House Audio) 3. Disruptive Thinking by T. D.
Elliot Page to launch memoir in Canada with TIFF 'In Conversation With' event

Elliot Page to launch memoir in Canada with TIFF 'In Conversation With' event

TORONTO — Elliot Page is set to speak in Toronto following the release of his memoir "Pageboy" next month.