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Nintendo's profit jumps as Super Mario franchise gets a boost from hit film

TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo reported a 52% increase in net profit for the first fiscal quarter on Thursday following the success of its Super Mario movie and the new Zelda video game.
Utah law requiring age verification for porn sites remains in effect after judge tosses lawsuit

Utah law requiring age verification for porn sites remains in effect after judge tosses lawsuit

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah law requiring adult websites to verify the age of their users will remain in effect after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from an industry group challenging its constitutionality.
New Toronto exhibit to present decades of filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin's work

New Toronto exhibit to present decades of filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin's work

TORONTO — Acclaimed Indigenous filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin and her work will be the focus of a new exhibition at The Art Museum at the University of Toronto.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay bringing burger and steak outlets to B.C. casino, resort

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay bringing burger and steak outlets to B.C. casino, resort

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is bringing his burger and steak outlets to a Vancouver casino and nearby resort.

Lighthouse featured in 'Forrest Gump' goes dark after lightning strike

PORT CLYDE, Maine (AP) — Lightning has knocked out a lighthouse on the Maine coast that was featured in the movie “Forrest Gump.
Striking writers and studios will meet this week to discuss restarting negotiations

Striking writers and studios will meet this week to discuss restarting negotiations

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Union leaders told striking Hollywood writers Tuesday night that they plan to meet with representatives for studios to discuss restarting negotiations after the first official communication between the two sides since the strike be
Driver to be charged with negligence in crash that killed actor Treat Williams

Driver to be charged with negligence in crash that killed actor Treat Williams

DORSET, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont driver will be charged with gross negligence in the crash that killed actor Treat Williams, officials said.
Movie Review: Passion and love get messy in Ira Sachs’ smoldering ‘Passages’

Movie Review: Passion and love get messy in Ira Sachs’ smoldering ‘Passages’

If you’ve been wondering where all the sex has gone from the movies, you’re in luck: The new film “Passages” does not hold back in depicting the fresh passion of a love affair.
'Just not true': Plaintiff in sex abuse lawsuit upset over Calgary Stampede apology

'Just not true': Plaintiff in sex abuse lawsuit upset over Calgary Stampede apology

One of the three dozen men behind a sexual abuse lawsuit filed against the Calgary Stampede says its apology after a partial court settlement last week falls short.
Greece plans hourly caps on visitors to ancient Acropolis and will let in up to 20,000 daily

Greece plans hourly caps on visitors to ancient Acropolis and will let in up to 20,000 daily

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Visits to the Acropolis of Athens, Greece's most popular archaeological site, will be capped starting next month at a maximum 20,000 daily and subject to varying hourly entry limits, the Greek government said Wednesday.