Reese Witherspoon, Jim Toth announce plans to divorce

LOS ANGELES – Reese Witherspoon and her husband say they are divorcing after nearly 12 years of marriage. The actor-producer and her husband, Hollywood agent Jim Toth, announced their breakup Friday in a joint statement on Instagram. Their wedding anniversary is Sunday. “It is with a great deal of care and consideration that we have … Read more

Indigenous artists help skateboarding earn stamp of approval

PHOENIX – Years ago, skateboarding was branded as a hobby for rebels or stoners in city streets, schoolyards and back alleys. Those days are long gone. Skateboarding, which has Native Hawaiian roots connected to surfing, no longer is on the fringes. It became an Olympic sport in 2020. There are numerous amateur and professional skateboarding … Read more

UK watchdog softens position on Microsoft Activision deal

LONDON – British antitrust regulators scrutinizing Microsoft’s blockbuster purchase of videogame maker Activision Blizzard on Friday dropped concerns that the deal would hurt the console gaming market, narrowing the scope of their investigation. The Competition and Markets Authority said it no longer thinks the $69 billion deal will result in a “substantial lessening of competition” … Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow expected to testify in ski collision trial

PARK CITY, Utah – Gwyneth Paltrow and the man who broke four ribs after the two collided at a Utah ski resort seven years ago are both expected to testify on Friday in a trial over his claims that the movie star’s recklessness caused his concussion and lasting physical injuries. Paltrow and Terry Sanderson, the … Read more