Previous research has documented several species of great apes foraging for medicines in forests to heal themselves, but scientists hadn’t yet seen an animal treat itself in this way.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
‘The Fall Guy’ takes stunt casting to new heights
With the Hollywood stunt community continuing to lobby for its own Academy Award category, “The Fall Guy” arrives as Exhibit A in the case for a stunts Oscar. Helmed by stuntman-turned-director David Leitch (“Atomic Blonde,” “Bullet Train”; producer of the John Wick series), it’s an action-comedy-romance-mystery, heavy on the flipping cars, high-speed chase scenes and […]
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Artists from Universal Music Group are heading back to TikTok after new licensing agreement struck
The artists include Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business
Global film and TV production down 7% this year following Hollywood strikes, report says
Production has not rebounded as quickly or strongly as many had hoped.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Everything you know about Cinco de Mayo is wrong
The true story behind Cinco de Mayo and why Mexican Americans celebrate it.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Mary J. Blige enlists Taraji P. Henson, Marsai Martin and more for women’s summit in New York
The event starting May 10 will be hosted by comedian Jess Hilarious and podcaster Gia Peppers.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Maine ‘American Idol’ contestant Julia Gagnon asks for kindness on Instagram
The singer posted an emotional video reminding fans that hate has no place in her ‘Idol’ family.
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For Anne Hathaway, going 5 years without booze is bigger milestone than ‘middle age’
‘The Princess Diaries’ and ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ alum touched on her sobriety when discussing middle age.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Review
Review: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater wows packed house at Merrill
Dancers displayed power and grace in the company’s signature style throughout the performance Tuesday.
Posted inAnimals, Life & Culture
Utah cat with a fondness for cardboard takes surprise trip to California in an Amazon box
Double-check your Amazon boxes before returning them.