Universal theme parks division gets new name

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – The theme park parent company of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man is getting a new name. Officials at Universal Parks & Resorts said Wednesday that the division of Comcast NBCUniversal was changing its name to Universal Destinations & Experiences to better reflect the breadth … Read more

6 books compete for nonfiction ‘winner of winners’ prize

LONDON – Books that explore subjects from William Shakespeare and The Beatles to the lure of Mount Everest and life inside one of the world’s most secretive states are competing to be named the best-ever winner of Britain’s leading nonfiction book prize. The Baillie Gifford Prize is marking its 25th year with a Winner of … Read more

Chaim Topol, Israeli actor known for Fiddler’s Tevye, dies

JERUSALEM – Chaim Topol, a leading Israeli actor who charmed generations of theatergoers and movie-watchers with his portrayal of Tevye, the long-suffering and charismatic milkman in “Fiddler on the Roof,” has died in Tel Aviv, Israeli leaders said Thursday. He was 87. The cause was not immediately released. Israeli leaders on Thursday tweeted their memories … Read more