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Michael Crummey on his approach to writing the worst of the world in 'The Adversary'

Michael Crummey on his approach to writing the worst of the world in 'The Adversary'

TORONTO — When it came time for Michael Crummey to write his latest novel, he decided he wouldn't go easy on himself — or his reader. There would be no kernel of goodness at the core of his two main characters, no redemption, no justice.
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Hollywood actors to resume negotiations with studios next week, as protracted writers strike ends

Hollywood actors to resume negotiations with studios next week, as protracted writers strike ends

NEW YORK (AP) — With the Hollywood writers strike over , actors will now get a shot at cutting their own deal with studios and streaming services.
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Disney World government will give employees stipend after backlash for taking away park passes

Disney World government will give employees stipend after backlash for taking away park passes

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Books on science, state secrets and religion shortlisted for Cundill History Prize

Books on science, state secrets and religion shortlisted for Cundill History Prize

NEW YORK — Eight urgent books about the past have been shortlisted for the US$75,000 Cundill History Prize.
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Jonas Kaufmann battles back from infection in Claus Guth's 'Doppleganger'

NEW YORK (AP) — Finally recovered from a string of illness, tenor Jonas Kaufmann rose from one of 62 neatly ordered hospital beds at the Park Avenue Armory to perform a collection of Schubert songs in “Doppleganger.
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'ET Canada' cancelled by Corus Entertainment, blames 'challenging' advertising market

'ET Canada' cancelled by Corus Entertainment, blames 'challenging' advertising market

TORONTO — The studio lights are going dark at "ET Canada." Corus Entertainment said Wednesday it is ceasing production on the long-running Canadian arts and entertainment news magazine Oct. 6 after 18 seasons.
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In Hollywood writers' battle against AI, humans win (for now)

In Hollywood writers' battle against AI, humans win (for now)

NEW YORK (AP) — After a 148-day strike, Hollywood screenwriters secured significant guardrails against the use of artificial intelligence in one of the first major labor battles over generative AI in the workplace.
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Disney Plus starts password sharing crackdown ahead of November price increase

Disney Plus starts password sharing crackdown ahead of November price increase

TORONTO — Disney Plus is joining the crackdown on password sharing. The Walt Disney Company started emailing its subscribers this week to signal changes to its streaming platform's user agreement, which include "restrictions on account sharing.
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Movie Review: Humans take a back seat in the stunning AI, sci-fi epic ‘The Creator’

Movie Review: Humans take a back seat in the stunning AI, sci-fi epic ‘The Creator’

The artificial intelligence in Gareth Edwards’ “ The Creator ,” a visually magnificent if by-the-books epic, is not the AI making headlines at the moment.
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Quincy Jones is State Department's first Peace Through Music Award as part of new diplomacy push

Quincy Jones is State Department's first Peace Through Music Award as part of new diplomacy push

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quincy Jones , who once embarked on an international diplomatic tour with jazz great Dizzy Gillespie, will receive the U.S. Department of State's inaugural Peace Through Music Award.
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