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Nicolas Cage sells his soul for a house in 'The Surfer'

Nicolas Cage sells his soul for a house in 'The Surfer'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus asks his followers a rhetorical question: “What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?” This is asked of Nicolas Cage’s titular character in “The Surfer.
Movie Review: 'Thunderbolts' is Marvel, and Florence Pugh, in high gear

Movie Review: 'Thunderbolts' is Marvel, and Florence Pugh, in high gear

As they so often do in Marvel Land, worlds collide in “Thunderbolts.” But in this refreshingly earthbound iteration of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the collision isn’t a matter of interplanetary strife.
Employers added a surprising 177,000 jobs as job market shows resilience. Unemployment stays at 4.2%

Employers added a surprising 177,000 jobs as job market shows resilience. Unemployment stays at 4.2%

WASHINGTON (AP) — American employers added a surprising 177,000 jobs in April as the job market showed resilience in the face of President Donald Trump's trade wars .
Never argue: 115-year-old British woman, now the world's oldest, gives her recipe to long life

Never argue: 115-year-old British woman, now the world's oldest, gives her recipe to long life

LONDON (AP) — For Ethel Caterham, the trick to a long life — and in her case, it really has been — is not to argue.
Tax return got flagged for a review? Don't panic, experts say

Tax return got flagged for a review? Don't panic, experts say

Finding out your tax return is under review — especially after you've already spent your expected refund — can be unnerving. But it's far less serious and more common than you think, tax experts say.
Worlds collide: R.E.M. rereleases 'Radio Free Europe' single to benefit the threatened news service

Worlds collide: R.E.M. rereleases 'Radio Free Europe' single to benefit the threatened news service

The rock band R.E.M. is putting out a special rerelease of its first single, “Radio Free Europe,” to benefit — wait for it — the actual Radio Free Europe. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty is among the U.S.
GM Canada to cut shift at Oshawa Assembly Plant, union calls move 'reckless'

GM Canada to cut shift at Oshawa Assembly Plant, union calls move 'reckless'

GM Canada says it plans to cut a shift at its Oshawa Assembly Plant due to updated demand forecasts and the evolving trade environment.
Vancouver home sales continue falling in April amid trade war: board

Vancouver home sales continue falling in April amid trade war: board

VANCOUVER — Vancouver home sales activity was down again in April as the city's real estate board says some buyers are likely trying to "patiently wait out the storm" with the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade war.
When did Disney villains stop being so villainous? New show suggests they may just be misunderstood

When did Disney villains stop being so villainous? New show suggests they may just be misunderstood

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Cruella de Vil wanted to turn Dalmatian puppies into fur coats, Captain Hook tried to bomb Peter Pan and Maleficent issued a curse of early death for Aurora.
Smurfs, dragons and aliens: Family movies lean into magic and wonder this summer

Smurfs, dragons and aliens: Family movies lean into magic and wonder this summer

“How to Train Your Dragon” filmmaker Dean DeBlois has heard the “remake fatigue” concerns.