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Movie Review: The 'Mad Max' saga treads (hard-to-find) water with frustrating 'Furiosa'

Movie Review: The 'Mad Max' saga treads (hard-to-find) water with frustrating 'Furiosa'

At the beginning of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” we are introduced to a kick-ass woman who rides a horse, then a motorbike, nails a few bad guys with sharpshooting finesse and fights off a mob. But it’s not Furiosa — it’s her mom.
Ivan Boesky, stock trader convicted in insider trading scandal, dead at 87, according to reports

Ivan Boesky, stock trader convicted in insider trading scandal, dead at 87, according to reports

Ivan F. Boesky, the flamboyant stock trader whose cooperation with the government cracked open one of the largest insider trading scandals on Wall Street, has died at the age of 87.
US pediatricians reverse decades-old advice against HIV-positive mothers breastfeeding

US pediatricians reverse decades-old advice against HIV-positive mothers breastfeeding

People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS, a top U.S. pediatricians’ group said Monday in a sharp policy change.
Everybody may love Raymond, but Ray Romano loves Peter Boyle

Everybody may love Raymond, but Ray Romano loves Peter Boyle

NEW YORK (AP) — “Baffling” is how Ray Romano calls the continued success of “Everybody Loves Raymond,” nearly 20 years after the CBS sitcom ended its nine-season run. “It goes so fast.
New York-Dublin video link is back up after shutdown for bad behavior

New York-Dublin video link is back up after shutdown for bad behavior

NEW YORK (AP) — A video link between New York City and Dublin that was shut down due to inappropriate behavior on both sides of the Atlantic has reopened with new security measures.
Kecia Lewis in Broadway's 'Hell's Kitchen' delivers the soul and earns a Tony Award nomination

Kecia Lewis in Broadway's 'Hell's Kitchen' delivers the soul and earns a Tony Award nomination

NEW YORK (AP) — It's fitting that Kecia Lewis has had her most successful theater season while playing a mentor.
Target to lower prices on thousands of basic items as inflation sends customers scrounging for deals

Target to lower prices on thousands of basic items as inflation sends customers scrounging for deals

Target plans to cut prices on thousands of consumer basics this summer, from diapers to milk, as inflation cuts into household budgets and more Americans pay closer attention to their spending.
Can pink noise enhance sleep and memory? Early research drives a color noise buzz

Can pink noise enhance sleep and memory? Early research drives a color noise buzz

You may have heard of white noise used to mask background sounds. Now, it has colorful competition.
We can't have nice things! Japan imposes new rules to climb Mt. Fuji to fight overtourism, littering

We can't have nice things! Japan imposes new rules to climb Mt. Fuji to fight overtourism, littering

TOKYO (AP) — Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails of the iconic Japanese Mount Fuji will now have to reserve ahead and pay a fee as the picturesque stratovolcano struggles with overtourism, littering and those who attempt rushed “bu
Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 26-June 1

Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 26-June 1

Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 26-June 1: May 26: Sportscaster Brent Musburger is 85. Drummer Garry Peterson of The Guess Who is 79. Singer Stevie Nicks is 76. Actor Pam Grier is 75. Actor Philip Michael Thomas (“Miami Vice”) is 75.