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Face masks remain something a polarizing topic over a year into the Covid-19 pandemic. While the vast majority of people have been compliant with the many safety protocols put in place due to the virus, some still take issue with wearing face coverings. The fact that there’s still no national mask mandate in the United

Anderson Cooper is turning to the “Jeopardy!” G.O.A.T. Ken Jennings for some advice on his guest-hosting gig for charity. Jennings suggested following the example of the late Alex Trebek. “The great thing about ‘Jeopardy’ is the game kind of runs itself,” Jennings said. “If you watch Alex, he had this light touch where he would

In years past unless you made it to a theater multiple times, you probably didn’t get a chance to see all the films nominated for best picture at the Oscars. But Covid-19 changed that. With most theaters closed due to the pandemic, streaming became the way to enjoy many of the latest films. The 93rd

The nominations are in and “WandaVision” has come out on top. The 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards has given five nominations to the Elizabeth Olsen-led Disney+ series, including best show, best fight and best hero. Other top nominees included “Emily in Paris” (4 nominations), “The Boys” (4 nominations) and “Bridgerton” (3 nominations). The network

As more people get Covid-19 vaccines, you may be wondering whether hearing live music in person again is safe. Coronavirus can spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes and others breathe in those droplets, and by accumulating in or flowing through air. You can get coronavirus from contaminated surfaces, too, but this isn’t the

Greece has lifted quarantine requirements for vaccinated travelers and those testing negative for Covid-19 from key tourism markets, including Europe, the UK and the United States, in what officials called “baby steps” on the road back to normality. But while qualifying visitors will be able to check into hotels to enjoy Greek sunshine and beaches,

A conservation group is offering members of the public the chance to donate to restore specific artifacts at the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris, which was partially destroyed by fire in 2019. Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris is running a crowdfunding campaign designed to boost the rebuilding project, and supporters can choose what their money is

The Academy of Country Music Awards, celebrating the best in country music, were presented Sunday in Nashville. Luke Bryan won entertainer of the year, but he was unable to attend due to testing positive for Covid-19 last week. Maren Morris and Chris Stapleton, who led in nominations going into the night, also took home top

The “Downton Abbey” film is getting the band back together. On Monday, Focus Features announced it has set production with Gareth Neame’s Carnival Films on “Downton Abbey 2.” “The original principal cast will all once again return for the second film which began production last week and is set to release Christmas 2021,” according to

There’s no one way for documentary fare to acknowledge Earth Day, but the programs generally fall into one or more of four distinct buckets in regard to the health of the planet: Depressing, vaguely hopeful, star-studded, and celebrating the natural world to highlight what we might be losing. As shades of green go, “depressing” seems

Taylor Swift stays making records and breaking records. According to Billboard she notched her ninth No. 1 album with the debut “Fearless (Taylor’s Version).” This makes her the first woman to ever score three new number one albums in less than a year following last year’s “Folklore” and “Evermore.” “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” is the re-recorded

An “out of control” fire is burning in Cape Town’s Table Mountain National Park, damaging buildings and prompting the evacuation of hikers from the city’s most famous landmark, South African officials said Sunday. Two firefighters were injured and admitted to the hospital and nine structures were destroyed in the blaze, Jermaine Carelse, spokesperson for the

The Academy of Country Music Awards, which celebrate some of the best songs and performances in country music of the year, will be presented Sunday. Maren Morris and Chris Stapleton lead in nominations with six each. Keith Urban and “Black Like Me Singer” Mickey Guyton will co-host the event. Multiple performances are planned for the