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Library activities for August 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — Summer winds down in August, and so do summer reading programs. Here’s what’s happening at librar…
Beloved arts facility Poets House suspends operations
NEW YORK (AP) — One of the country's leading literary community and educational centers, Poets House, is suspending operations because of “challenges presented” by the coronavirus pandemic.
Academics, video game makers team up in rare collaboration
LONDON (AP) — A study by Oxford University researchers on how playing video games affects mental health used data from video game makers, marking what the authors say is a rare collaboration between academics and t…
New this week: Megan Thee Stallion, 'Big Sky' & Dolly Parton
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
Police: Man accused of punching Rick Moranis attacked others
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors say the man accused of punching actor Rick Moranis is a suspect in multiple other unprovoked attacks on people in New York City.
Family: Comedian Sinbad recovering from recent stroke
NEW YORK (AP) — The family of Sinbad says the comedian-actor is recovering from a recent stroke.
One half of the 'Property Brothers' praises solar in doc
NEW YORK (AP) — As half of HGTV's “Property Brothers,” Jonathan Scott is all about transforming interior spaces. Now he's revealing a massive space he'd like to transform — the Earth.
Donnie Wahlberg again leaves $2,020 tip to inspire giving
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Actor Donnie Wahlberg recently left a $2,020 tip at a Massachusetts restaurant, continuing his habit of leaving generous gratuities to brighten the days of wait staff.
Hollywood stars complete takeover of Welsh club Wrexham
Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought one of the world's oldest soccer teams on Monday and plan to document their first foray into the sport in a fly-on-the-wall TV show.
Study suggests video games can help mental health
LONDON (AP) — Time spent playing video games can be good for mental health, according to a new study by researchers at Oxford University.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 22-28
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 22-28:
Venezuelan Olympian delivers food to support family
LODZ, Poland (AP) — Back home in Venezuela, Ruben Limardo Gascon is hailed as a national hero for winning a gold medal in fencing at the 2012 London Olympics.
Review: Only good thing about 2020 may be a new AC/DC album
AC/DC, “Power Up” (Columbia)
Bound despite Brexit: Prince Charles hails UK-Germany ties
BERLIN (AP) — Prince Charles called Sunday for Britain and Germany to remember their long and close ties, reaffirmed by the nations' reconciliation after two world wars, as the U.K. tries to find its place outside …
Rudolph, Santa figures soar to sale of $368,000 at auction
LOS ANGELES (AP) — And how the bidders loved him!
Q&A: Teen 'black-ish' star Miles Brown releases debut album
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Miles Brown says playing Jack Johnson on the hit comedy series “black-ish” inspired him to speak out about equality and social justice through his art. He does just that on his debut hip-hop albu…