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Book Review: ‘A Brief History of Intelligence’ may help humans shape the future of AI

Book Review: ‘A Brief History of Intelligence’ may help humans shape the future of AI

Ever wonder how Homo sapiens got so smart? How come we developed actual language when all the other animals didn’t? How about what first made a nematode turn its body in a different direction? Or… what’s a nematode? Answers to those questions and muc
CBC docuseries ‘Black Life: Untold Stories’ recaptures Black Canadian history

CBC docuseries ‘Black Life: Untold Stories’ recaptures Black Canadian history

A new docuseries dedicated to unearthing the little-told stories of Black Canadian experiences is as much about the present as it is about relearning the past, says its showrunner.
Book Review: Sandra Newman puts a feminist spin on ‘1984’ with ‘Julia'

Book Review: Sandra Newman puts a feminist spin on ‘1984’ with ‘Julia'

Rejoice, comrades! Almost 75 years after George Orwell’s “1984” was published in 1949, readers can return to Airstrip One with its Newspeak and Ministries of Truth, Peace, Love and Plenty.
Milwaukee comic shop looking to sell copy of first appearance of Spider-Man, book could go for $35K

Milwaukee comic shop looking to sell copy of first appearance of Spider-Man, book could go for $35K

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Milwaukee comic book shop is looking to sell a rare copy of the first appearance of Spider-Man. Collector's Edge has acquired a copy of Amazing Fantasy No. 15, the Journal Sentinel reported.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 29-Nov. 4

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 29-Nov. 4

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 29-Nov. 4: Oct. 29: Guitarist Denny Laine (Wings, Moody Blues) is 79. Singer-actor Melba Moore is 78. Actor Richard Dreyfuss is 76. Actor Kate Jackson is 75. Actor Dan Castellaneta (“The Simpsons”) is 66.

Insider Q&A: AbleGamers founder Mark Barlet on the importance of making gaming accessible

Mark Barlet founded AbleGamers in 2004. It’s a nonprofit that works to combat social isolation among people with disabilities using “the power of video games.

Swift bests Scorsese at box office, but 'Killers of the Flower Moon" opens strongly

NEW YORK (AP) — In a movie match-up almost as unlikely as “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” Martin Scorsese took on Taylor Swift in cinemas over the weekend.
Author Salman Rushdie calls for defense of freedom of expression as he receives German prize

Author Salman Rushdie calls for defense of freedom of expression as he receives German prize

BERLIN (AP) — Author Salman Rushdie called Sunday for the unconditional defense of freedom of expression as he received a prestigious German prize that recognizes his literary work and his resolve in the face of constant danger.
New Netflix thriller tackling theme of justice in Nigeria is a global hit and a boon for Nollywood

New Netflix thriller tackling theme of justice in Nigeria is a global hit and a boon for Nollywood

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian action thriller that tells a gripping story of corruption and police brutality in Africa’s most populous country has reached record viewership numbers on Netflix charts globally.
Philadelphia Orchestra and musicians agree to 3-year labor deal with 15.8% salary increase

Philadelphia Orchestra and musicians agree to 3-year labor deal with 15.8% salary increase

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Musicians of the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Philadelphia Orchestra Association have ratified a collective bargaining agreement calling for minimum salaries to increase by 15.8% over three years.