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Despite an intriguing sci-fi premise, Maria Martínez Bayona’s feature debut is a tonally mismatched and unintentionally comedic slog. As tradition dictates, two hundred and fifty candles engulf Claire Fort’s (Rebecca Hall) birthday cake. With two and a half centuries behind her she belongs to the first generation granted immortality in an apparent utopia, provided they adhere to a relentless anti-ageing regimen and avoid any harm that might leave them beyond repair. Though her irksome friends retain their buoyant gratitude for perpetual existence, Claire’s mindset begins to shift as the prospect of eternity slowly drains her life of its lustre. So,…

Three health systems are suing CVS Health, alleging the company and its pharmacy subsidiaries diverted roughly $250 million in savings from the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The health systems — Mount Sinai, Michigan Medicine and the University of Kansas Health System — filed separate lawsuits on Monday. The 340B program was established in 1992 to help safety net providers better serve vulnerable populations by allowing eligible hospitals and clinics to purchase outpatient drugs at steeply discounted prices. The complaints say that CVS, through its pharmacy benefit manager CVS Caremark and related subsidiaries, set up reimbursement structures that retained the gap…

OMAHA, Neb. — The 18 American passengers who were exposed to hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship are getting a taste of Nebraska hospitality as they wait to find out how much longer they will have to remain in quarantine at the hospital in Omaha. Elsewhere, a 12th illness linked to the ship was confirmed Friday in the Netherlands as health officials continue to monitor hundreds of people who were potentially exposed. The doctor who runs the National Quarantine Unit where the American passengers are being monitored said at a news conference Friday that none of them are showing…

The Angels announced that they have selected the contracts of outfielder Wade Meckler and infielder Donovan Walton. They will take the places of outfielder Josh Lowe and infielder Yoán Moncada. Lowe has been optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake while Moncada has been placed on the 10-day injured list with right knee inflammation. The Halos came into the day with one open 40-man spot after outrighting Alek Manoah earlier this week. They opened another by transferring left-hander Yusei Kikuchi to the 60-day IL. Prior to the official announcement, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register relayed that Meckler and Walton were…

Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.British Columbia’s nurses won’t be taking job action, after reaching a tentative deal on a new collective agreement on Friday. It comes after the B.C. Nurses’ Union (BCNU) voted 98.2 per cent in favour to give leadership a strike mandate earlier this month amid stalled contract talks. The union’s last agreement expired in March 2025. In a statement, the Ministry of Health said the deal between the Health Employers…

Actress Vivica A. Fox is getting real about some of the negative comments she’s received about her body. In a recent interview, the award-winning performer said she’s experienced many physical changes over the years with age, adding that the critical statements about her appearance have been difficult for her to digest. Speaking with Yahoo Entertainment on May 21, Fox, who is starring in the film “Is God Is,” acknowledged that her body has changed over the years, saying, “I’m a woman of a certain age, and, you know, life changes.” The actress, who has been a mainstay in the acting…

Bruce Springsteen recently made an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. During the appearance, he made a statement, both in his speech and with a song, concerning the show coming to an end. Since then, however, he’s also gotten a response. Buce Springsteen Appeared On The Penultimate Episode Of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Nicknamed “The Boss,” Springsteen is a singer and songwriter originally from New Jersey. A prominent musician from the album era, he has sold over 140 million records worldwide. Recently, Springsteen appeared on the penultimate episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which aired…

Paco Roca ha decidido dar un paso más en su indagación en la memoria dedicando su nuevo cómic a la que generamos de nuestras relaciones sentimentales. El viaje (Astiberri) es una historia sobre el final del amor, una reflexión profunda sobre la vida en pareja, lo que buscamos en ellas y si son posibles, a largo plazo, en el mundo actual. El punto de partida fue la separación a la que él mismo se enfrentó hace unos años, a la que fue sumando capas que en sus viñetas aportan más preguntas que respuestas. Paco Roca defiende con una exposición la…

Prince William shed a little light on Prince George’s future at boarding school during a sweet radio shout-out to his children. During the Friday, May 22, episode of Heart Breakfast, William, 43, revealed that George, 12, is preparing for boarding school, after noting that he wouldn’t be home to hear his radio broadcast, which was taped in the Isles of Scilly. “Oh, Charlotte and Louis, because George is boarding last night, so Charlotte, Louis, if you’re listening, make sure you’re on time, please,” the Prince of Wales said. “Make sure you’re not fighting over who’s listening to what this morning.”…

Photo courtesy: Matt Dagley on X. There’s a $1.5 billion proposal for an entertainment district outside Halifax — including a potential stadium — which could reopen the avenue for CFL expansion in the Atlantic Canada region, according to allNovaScotia.com reporter Zane Woodford. Ridgehaven Holdings LLC has been working to fund a 25,000-plus-seat multi-use stadium. The Delaware-based company is led by Mason Williams, a Las Vegas lawyer and football agent, along with financial strategist Robert Millet. The main site being considered is a property off Highway 102 at the Wellington Connector, near the Halifax Stanfield International Airport. That land is currently…