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In 'The Wedding Banquet,' a queer landmark is reborn for today

In 'The Wedding Banquet,' a queer landmark is reborn for today

NEW YORK (AP) — The filmmaker Andrew Ahn grew up in what he calls “a Blockbuster Video family.” They would rent three or four movies every weekend. When Ahn was 8, his mom rented the VHS for Ang Lee's “The Wedding Banquet.
Francophone SOCAN gala to honour Charlotte Cardin, Kaytranada, Banx & Ranx

Francophone SOCAN gala to honour Charlotte Cardin, Kaytranada, Banx & Ranx

MONTREAL — Charlotte Cardin, Kaytranada, Banx & Ranx and Richard Séguin are among the music stars getting awards at a gala for Canada’s francophone music creators and publishers.
Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan on reteaming for ‘Sinners’

Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan on reteaming for ‘Sinners’

Ryan Coogler was the one who convinced Michael B. Jordan he could be a movie star. That was 13 years ago on “Fruitvale Station,” Jordan’s first time leading a feature film and Coogler’s first time making one.
An Ethiopian church in Washington preserves an ancient language and Orthodox tradition

An Ethiopian church in Washington preserves an ancient language and Orthodox tradition

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the U.S. capital, hundreds of Ethiopians dressed in traditional white shawls chant in the ancient liturgical language of one of the oldest branches of Christianity.
Tribeca Festival sets lineup with Miley Cyrus, Billy Joel and Eddie Vedder

Tribeca Festival sets lineup with Miley Cyrus, Billy Joel and Eddie Vedder

NEW YORK (AP) — The 2025 Tribeca Festival will feature a medley of music stars, including Billy Joel, Miley Cyrus and Eddie Vedder, in its 24th edition.
Do you eat a meal in 20 minutes or less? It might be time to slow down

Do you eat a meal in 20 minutes or less? It might be time to slow down

LONDON (AP) — You can have your cake and eat it too — just do it slowly . Experts tend to focus on the kinds of foods you can eat to improve your health. But the speed at which you devour your dinner matters just as much.
600 kinds of dogs? Pet illustrator Lili Chin aims to capture them all in whimsical drawings

600 kinds of dogs? Pet illustrator Lili Chin aims to capture them all in whimsical drawings

Illustrator Lili Chin became fascinated with dog behavior in 2008 after her Boston terrier, Boogie, bit their landlord and they almost got evicted. Ordered by her landlord to get training for Boogie or else, Chin sought out animal behaviorists.
Edmunds: Five great used SUVs for teens under $20,000

Edmunds: Five great used SUVs for teens under $20,000

This is the time of year when many parents are thinking about buying a used vehicle for their teen drivers. The vehicle may be a graduation gift or a needed set of wheels for a summer job or trip to college.
Don't like a columnist's opinion? Los Angeles Times offers an AI-generated opposing viewpoint

Don't like a columnist's opinion? Los Angeles Times offers an AI-generated opposing viewpoint

In a colorful commentary for the Los Angeles Times, Matt K. Lewis argued that callousness is a central feature of the second Trump administration, particularly its policies of deportation and bureaucratic cutbacks.
Millions tune in for 24-hour live coverage of Sweden’s epic moose migration

Millions tune in for 24-hour live coverage of Sweden’s epic moose migration

Before Swedish slow TV hit “The Great Moose Migration” began airing Tuesday, Ulla Malmgren stocked up on coffee and prepared meals so she doesn't miss a moment of the 20-day, 24-hour event. “Sleep? Forget it. I don’t sleep,” she said.
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