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New Orleans is a city marked by tragedy. But don’t call locals resilient

New Orleans is a city marked by tragedy. But don’t call locals resilient

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — She ran around in silver sparkling shoes, her faux chainmail tunic shimmering in the freezing breeze, maneuvering horses made of paper mâché, a giant green dragon, and sheep constructed from milk cartons.
Flying taxis are on the horizon as aviation soars into a new frontier

Flying taxis are on the horizon as aviation soars into a new frontier

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When he was still a boy making long, tedious trips between his school and his woodsy home in the mountains during the 1980s, JoeBen Bevirt began fantasizing about flying cars that could whisk him to his destination in a matter of
Head of East Coast Music Awards out as organization's board looks for new leader

Head of East Coast Music Awards out as organization's board looks for new leader

A clash over the future of the East Coast Music Awards has led the board of directors to part ways with chief executive Blanche Israël.
Ontario launching rebates for energy efficient home renovations and upgrades

Ontario launching rebates for energy efficient home renovations and upgrades

TORONTO — Ontario is introducing two new energy efficiency programs, including one offering rebates for certain home improvements. The Home Renovation Savings Program, launching Jan.
Smart bird feeders gain popularity and spark interest in bird-watching

Smart bird feeders gain popularity and spark interest in bird-watching

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Marin Plank truly had no interest in birds when she gave her husband a camera-equipped bird feeder for his birthday.
As walking pneumonia rates drop among Canadian children, flu and RSV are back

As walking pneumonia rates drop among Canadian children, flu and RSV are back

HALIFAX — Following a sharp rise in cases of walking pneumonia among Canadian children, rates of the infection seem to be dropping — but doctors are now warning families about flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Dr.
Peter Yarrow of folk-music trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86

Peter Yarrow of folk-music trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Peter Yarrow, the singer-songwriter best known as one-third of Peter, Paul and Mary, the folk-music trio whose impassioned harmonies transfixed millions as they lifted their voices in favor of civil rights and against war, has died
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Nonfiction 1. The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, narrated by the author (Audible Studios) 2. Atomic Habits by James Clear, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio) 3.
Okanagan winery banned from hiring foreign workers after breaching abuse rules

Okanagan winery banned from hiring foreign workers after breaching abuse rules

OLIVER, B.C. — A winery in B.C.'s Okanagan Valley has been permanently banned by the federal government from hiring foreign workers and fined $118,000 for breaking program rules. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada says in a Dec.
Movie Review: In ‘Hard Truths,’ Marianne Jean-Baptiste gives the performance of the year

Movie Review: In ‘Hard Truths,’ Marianne Jean-Baptiste gives the performance of the year

Pansy is angry and she doesn’t know why.
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