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The irony of Steve Martin's life isn't lost on him

The irony of Steve Martin's life isn't lost on him

NEW YORK (AP) — Steve Martin has long marveled at the many phases of his life. There’s his youth as a Disneyland performer, surrounded by vaudeville performers and magicians. A decade as a stand-up before the sudden onset of stadium-sized popularity.
Movie Review: Bill Nighy, Michael Ward shine in Netflix’s Homeless World Cup crowd-pleaser

Movie Review: Bill Nighy, Michael Ward shine in Netflix’s Homeless World Cup crowd-pleaser

“ The Beautiful Game ,” a new movie starring Bill Nighy and Michael Ward, is about a real international soccer tournament called the Homeless World Cup . Don’t go in expecting documentary realness or grit, however.
These companies have laid off Canadian workers in 2024

These companies have laid off Canadian workers in 2024

Canadians are continuing to be laid off as part of a wave of job cuts that began in 2023 as companies assessed their operations after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic passed.
Luxury parka maker Canada Goose laying off 17% of corporate staff

Luxury parka maker Canada Goose laying off 17% of corporate staff

TORONTO — Canada Goose Holdings Inc. says it is laying off 17 per cent of its global corporate workforce.
'Diarra from Detroit,' created by Diarra Kilpatrick, offers a fresh take on the detective genre

'Diarra from Detroit,' created by Diarra Kilpatrick, offers a fresh take on the detective genre

Diarra Kilpatrick recalls writing for NBC's Debra Messing procedural “The Mysteries of Laura” when she got feedback from the network over wanting to have Messing's character, a homicide detective with the NYPD, out on a date.
US consumers remain confident, but their feelings about the near future are a bit more cloudy

US consumers remain confident, but their feelings about the near future are a bit more cloudy

U.S. consumer confidence held steady this month even as Americans wrestle with higher prices and feel less optimistic about the short-term future.
Suzette Mayr, Emma Donoghue shortlisted for Dublin Literary Award

Suzette Mayr, Emma Donoghue shortlisted for Dublin Literary Award

DUBLIN — Canadian authors Suzette Mayr and Emma Donoghue have been shortlisted for the prestigious Dublin Literary Award.
Millennial Money: Installment plans for rent divide up payments, but drive up costs

Millennial Money: Installment plans for rent divide up payments, but drive up costs

In January, I received an email from my apartment complex saying that I could now divide my monthly rent into two payments via a product called Flex.
Financial mythbusting 101: Don't get stuck on financial advice that doesn't ring true

Financial mythbusting 101: Don't get stuck on financial advice that doesn't ring true

TORONTO — Finance tips and advice that worked decades ago aren't always relevant in today's day and age.
Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic lands in the Philadelphia area for the first time

Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic lands in the Philadelphia area for the first time

SPICEWOOD, Texas (AP) — Willie Nelson 's Fourth of July Picnic is two-stepping out of Texas to the Philadelphia area.