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Wildfires show why CBC needs public safety mandate: researcher
OTTAWA — The wildfires that are flaring up across Canada again are one of the…
‘Recession pop’ and new Christian music surge in the US as streaming growth slows
NEW YORK (AP) — Halfway through 2025, a few music trends have become clear, according…
In new book, Ellen Burstyn reveals the secret that fueled her award-winning career: poetry
NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar winner Ellen Burstyn has a book coming out next year…
Seth Rogen, Cristin Milioti, Noah Wyle and more react to Emmy nominations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — This year’s crop of Emmy nominees were announced Tuesday. “Severance” led…
Roman-era mosaic panel with erotic theme that was stolen during World War II returns to Pompeii
POMPEII, Italy (AP) — A mosaic panel on travertine slabs, depicting an erotic theme from…
Rough times for broadcast networks illustrate changing media landscape
NEW YORK (AP) — Two milestones revealed this week illustrate the diminishing power of broadcast…
Senate votes to move ahead with Trump’s request for $9 billion in spending cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Tuesday advanced President Donald Trump’s request to cancel some…
‘American Idol’ music supervisor and husband both found dead at LA home
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An “American Idol” music supervisor and her husband were both found…
Prince Harry is in Angola to raise awareness for land mine clearing, repeating Diana’s 1997 trip
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Prince Harry visited the African nation of Angola on…
RCMP arrest alleged hijacker at Vancouver airport after airspace shut down
RICHMOND — RCMP say they’ve arrested the pilot of a small aircraft that was allegedly…
‘Severance’ leads Emmy nominees with 27 and ‘The Studio’ tops comedies as Apple TV+ dominates
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Severance” separated itself from the field with 27 Emmy nominations Tuesday,…
Seth Rogen, Catherine O’Hara among Canadians earning multiple Emmy nominations
TORONTO — Seth Rogen, Catherine O’Hara, Lorne Michaels and Nathan Fielder are among the Canadians…
Quebec bids farewell to singer Serge Fiori during national funeral in Montreal
MONTREAL — Thousands of people gathered at Montreal’s Place des Arts on Tuesday for the…
Antonio Brown detained after gunshots outside Adin Ross’ boxing event
MIAMI (AP) — Antonio Brown was briefly detained by police early Saturday following an altercation…
‘Beyond the crash’: TV series on paralyzed Humboldt Bronco player set to air
AIRDRIE — Ryan Straschnitzki’s life has been an open book since he was seriously injured…
Pets with a toolkit: Protection dogs train to handle burglars as sports stars boost home security
EMBOROUGH, England (AP) — Scream all you want, but Lobo isn’t letting go. The young…
Gary Lineker to step down from the BBC after sharing social media post on Zionism
Gary Lineker, the England soccer great-turned-media celebrity, will leave his role as a presenter for…
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is forced into a draw in a showdown against ‘the world’
BERLIN (AP) — Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen was forced into a draw Monday by…
9-time Grammy nominee Natalie Grant to sing national anthem at Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Natalie Grant, a nine-time Grammy nominee and five-time GMA Dove Awards Female…
Docuseries on Edmonton Oilers dynasty coming from Ryan Reynolds’ production house
TORONTO — The Edmonton Oilers’ NHL reign in the 1980s will be the subject of…
Eric Shanks grew up an Indy 500 fanatic who vows to make race Fox Sports’ biggest event of the year
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — As an Indiana native, Eric Shanks can’t remember exactly when the rite…
NFL taps Bills for ‘Hard Knocks’ debut during training camp. NFC East as featured in-season division
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The reigning NFL MVP will be a featured attraction this season…
Docuseries on Edmonton Oilers dynasty gets assist from Ryan Reynolds’ production house
TORONTO — The Edmonton Oilers’ NHL reign in the 1980s will be the subject of…
Emmys show love for ‘Shrinking,’ but not for Ted Danson and give chilly goodbye to ‘Handmaid’s Tale’
As expected, Emmy voters heaped love on the so-called “Big Four” of comedy — “Hacks,”…