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Paul Sorvino, an imposing actor who specialized in playing crooks and cops like Paulie Cicero in “Goodfellas” and the NYPD sergeant Phil Cerreta on “Law & Order,” has died. He was 83.

FOGELSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A man's pet boa constrictor wrapped itself around his neck, sending him to a hospital, where he died several days later, authorities in Pennsylvania said.

Toronto native Samantha Bee's late-night talk show has been cancelled by TBS. Bee tweeted that "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" won't return to the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned station this fall.

Canadian showrunners Brendan Gall and Martin Gero say they've spent much of their careers shooting Canada as a stand-in for other places as far off as Los Angeles or a distant planet.

Paul Hollywood uses bread flour in his scones, which might seem surprising, but it’s a popular choice in professional kitchens because the high protein content gives the scones a boost.

NEW YORK (AP) — If Paul Hollywood needed any evidence that he and “The Great British Bake Off” have become pop culture icons, he just needs to turn on Netflix.

LONDON (AP) — David Warner, a versatile British actor whose roles ranged from Shakespearean tragedies to sci-fi cult classics, has died. He was 80.

As a new school year approaches, COVID-19 infections are again on the rise, fueled by highly transmissible variants, filling families with dread.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 31-Aug. 6: July 31: Actor Don Murray is 93. Jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell is 91. Actor Susan Flannery (“Bold and the Beautiful”) is 83. Actor France Nuyen (“South Pacific”) is 83. Singer Lobo is 79.

If you’re a homeowner and haven’t faced a big repair bill yet, just wait. Even in the best-maintained homes, stuff will wear out or break. Budgeting for these inevitable bills isn’t always easy.