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What is a COVID-19 vaccine 'breakthrough' case?

What is a COVID-19 vaccine 'breakthrough' case?

What is a COVID-19 vaccine “breakthrough” case? It’s when a fully vaccinated person gets infected with the coronavirus. A small number of such cases are expected and health officials say they're not a cause for alarm .
Alanis Obomsawin, Denis Villeneuve to get TIFF Tribute Awards at Toronto film fest

Alanis Obomsawin, Denis Villeneuve to get TIFF Tribute Awards at Toronto film fest

TORONTO — Acclaimed filmmakers Alanis Obomsawin and Denis Villeneuve will be honoured at the TIFF Tribute Awards fundraiser during the Toronto International Film Festival in September.
KitchenSmarts: A summer refresh for the al fresco tabletop

KitchenSmarts: A summer refresh for the al fresco tabletop

Socializing and outdoor entertaining carry an extra kick this summer as pandemic restrictions ease.
'We're back on the road!' Rolling Stones relaunch U.S. tour

'We're back on the road!' Rolling Stones relaunch U.S. tour

NEW YORK (AP) — Time is finally on their side. The Rolling Stones announced on Thursday the relaunch of their U.S. “No Filter” tour, which had been derailed by the pandemic, beginning in St. Louis on Sept. 26.
Obama-Springsteen book 'Renegades' coming in October

Obama-Springsteen book 'Renegades' coming in October

NEW YORK (AP) — There's a new chapter in the friendship between Barack and the Boss.
Review: ‘Snake Eyes’ doesn’t play its cards right

Review: ‘Snake Eyes’ doesn’t play its cards right

Henry Golding has undeniable screen presence. He’s handsome, sure. Lots of actors are. But Golding also has that effortless charisma that the biggest movie stars possess.
For South Sudan mothers, COVID-19 shook a fragile foundation

For South Sudan mothers, COVID-19 shook a fragile foundation

JUBA, South Sudan — Paska Itwari Beda knows hunger all too well.
For South Sudan mothers, COVID-19 shook a fragile foundation

For South Sudan mothers, COVID-19 shook a fragile foundation

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Paska Itwari Beda knows hunger all too well.
Man with coronavirus disguises as wife on Indonesian flight

Man with coronavirus disguises as wife on Indonesian flight

TERNATE, Indonesia (AP) — An Indonesian man with the coronavirus has boarded a domestic flight disguised as his wife, wearing a niqab covering his face and carrying fake IDs and a negative PCR test result. But the cover didn't last long.
Radio host Larry Elder wins fight to enter California recall

Radio host Larry Elder wins fight to enter California recall

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California judge on Wednesday cleared the way for conservative talk radio host Larry Elder to join the field of candidates for an upcoming recall election aimed at removing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office.
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