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War isn't funny but humor helps Ukrainians cope with trauma

War isn't funny but humor helps Ukrainians cope with trauma

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Because he'll shortly be deployed as a soldier on the battlefields of Ukraine, Serhiy Lipko and Anastasia Zukhvala chose to marry first, like a growing number of couples being torn asunder by war with Russia.
Netflix launches development program for diverse Canadian writers

Netflix launches development program for diverse Canadian writers

TORONTO — Netflix is launching a development program for diverse Canadian writers in film and television.
Review: Take a trip to ‘Vacationland’ for a family drama

Review: Take a trip to ‘Vacationland’ for a family drama

“Vacationland” by Meg Mitchell Moore (William Morrow) Don’t read this the wrong way, but “Vacationland” is a Lifetime movie on the page.
Review: Sorry, Pixar's 'Lightyear' is a buzzkill

Review: Sorry, Pixar's 'Lightyear' is a buzzkill

“In 1995, Andy got a toy from his favorite movie. This is that movie.” So begins “Lightyear,” a new Pixar release that takes a meta approach to the animation studio's flagship franchise.
West Virginia cash-for-worker program welcomes new residents

West Virginia cash-for-worker program welcomes new residents

CHARLESTON, W.Va.
Millennial Money: Maximize your music festival savings

Millennial Money: Maximize your music festival savings

Attendees of this year’s Coachella music festival have posted viral videos adding up their expenses from the weekend — with costs reaching the thousands for flights, hotels, food, drinks, outfits and rideshares.
Crooked Media partners with publisher Zando for book imprint

Crooked Media partners with publisher Zando for book imprint

NEW YORK (AP) — A leading progressive media company, founded by three former members of the Obama administration, has formed a book imprint with the independent publisher Zando.
Amber Heard says she stands by 'every word' of her testimony

Amber Heard says she stands by 'every word' of her testimony

NEW YORK (AP) — Amber Heard says she stands by the testimony she gave during a contentious six-week libel trial against former husband Johnny Depp, saying she has "always told the truth.” “That's all I spoke. And I spoke it to power.
How gardeners can control pests and also protect pollinators

How gardeners can control pests and also protect pollinators

Picture this: You’ve planted some milkweed, bee balm or California lilac, and you’re delighted to see bees and butterflies fluttering about your garden. You feel good about nourishing pollinators and love the life those plants attract to your yard.
Trevor Noah, Pete Davidson, John Mulaney among Just For Laughs Toronto lineup

Trevor Noah, Pete Davidson, John Mulaney among Just For Laughs Toronto lineup

Comedians Trevor Noah, John Mulaney and Iliza Shlesinger will be getting their funny on at the 10th anniversary of the Just for Laughs Toronto festival this fall.
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