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Arguments begin at competition body in case against Cineplex over online booking fees

Arguments begin at competition body in case against Cineplex over online booking fees

OTTAWA — Cineplex Inc. is engaging in harmful "drip pricing" with its online booking fees, and moviegoers have no way to avoid them, says Canada's competition czar.
What would happen without a Leap Day? More than you might think

What would happen without a Leap Day? More than you might think

NEW YORK (AP) — Leap year. It's a delight for the calendar and math nerds among us.
Humorously morose comedian Richard Lewis, who recently starred on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' dies at 76

Humorously morose comedian Richard Lewis, who recently starred on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' dies at 76

NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Lewis, an acclaimed comedian known for exploring his neuroses in frantic, stream-of-consciousness diatribes while dressed in all-black, leading to his nickname “The Prince of Pain,” has died. He was 76.
Older US adults should get another COVID-19 shot, health officials recommend

Older US adults should get another COVID-19 shot, health officials recommend

NEW YORK (AP) — Older U.S. adults should roll up their sleeves for another COVID-19 shot, even if they got a booster in the fall, U.S. health officials said Wednesday.
'Naked Gun' reboot set for 2025, with Liam Neeson to star

'Naked Gun' reboot set for 2025, with Liam Neeson to star

NEW YORK (AP) — Lt. Frank Drebin is back on the case. Paramount Pictures is moving ahead with a long-gestating remake of “Naked Gun,” the studio announced Wednesday.
Movie Review: An Iranian woman and her daughter flee abuse in moving indie ‘Shayda’

Movie Review: An Iranian woman and her daughter flee abuse in moving indie ‘Shayda’

Noora Niasari’s delicately moving “ Shayda ” puts the viewer in the shoes of an Iranian woman in Australia living in a women’s shelter with her 6-year-old daughter.
Poll says more Canadian parents are against childhood vaccinations, worrying others

Poll says more Canadian parents are against childhood vaccinations, worrying others

A new Angus Reid poll suggests the number of parents opposed to vaccinating their children has grown over the last five yearsin Canada.
Fast-food wrappers that contain PFAS are no longer sold in the US, the FDA says

Fast-food wrappers that contain PFAS are no longer sold in the US, the FDA says

Fast-food wrappers and packaging that contain so-called forever chemicals are no longer being sold in the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday. It's the result of a voluntary effort with U.S.
Philadelphia Orchestra's home renamed Marian Anderson Hall as Verizon name comes off

Philadelphia Orchestra's home renamed Marian Anderson Hall as Verizon name comes off

The Philadelphia Orchestra's home is being renamed Marian Anderson Hall in honor of the pioneering Black American contralto, a rare case of an artist's name replacing a corporation.
We may be living in the golden age of older filmmakers. This year's Oscars are evidence

We may be living in the golden age of older filmmakers. This year's Oscars are evidence

NEW YORK (AP) — When Hayao Miyazaki was contemplating whether he would come out of retirement in 2016, he put together a curiously self-critical proposal.
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