The Mix

“Anora,” Sean Baker’s odyssey of a New York stripper, and Jane Schoenbrun’s psychological horror “I Saw the TV Glow” dominated nominations for the Film Independent Spirit Awards with six nods each, including best film and best director.

ANAHEIM, California (AP) — For over two years, Ebonie Vazquez searched to find a mentor of color for her son, Giovanni, now 11 and passionate about playing the violin. She has now found that space at a local church.

As much as theaters are humming right now, with “Wicked” and “Moana 2" bringing moviegoers by the droves , it's been a fairly bruising movie year.

A U.S. Senate panel planned to take aim at airline executives Wednesday for the carriers' growing use of fees for early boarding, better seats and other comforts that used to be part of the ticket price. The panel’s chairman, Sen.

VALCOURT, Que. — BRP Inc. says it has laid off more than 120 workers and managers at three of its Quebec facilities.

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says November auto sales were the best for the month since record-breaking sales in 2017. The agency says auto sales were up 8.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — After more than 150 shows across five continents over nearly two years, the global phenomenon that is Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is coming to an end.

NEW YORK (AP) — It’s that time of year: Spotify has released its annual Wrapped , personalized recaps of users' listening habits and year in audio. Spotify has been giving its listeners breakdowns of their data since 2016.

Gift exchanges, whether they’re among friends, family or co-workers, can be a fun way to get in the holiday spirit. But can also be another stressor during a busy time of year.

PRAGUE (AP) — Oil delivery to the Czech Republic from Russia through the Druhzba pipeline has been interrupted, Czech officials said Wednesday.