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Projects directed by Viggo Mortensen, Michael Keaton, Chris Pine coming to TIFF
TORONTO – The head of the Toronto International Film Festival says the sheer number of…
California aims to tap beavers, once viewed as a nuisance, to help with water issues and wildfires
For years, beavers have been treated as an annoyance for chewing down trees and shrubs…
What to know about the case of the missing Missouri ER doctor found dead in Arkansas
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A doctor in the Missouri Ozarks went missing for over…
Vermont-based Phish to play 2 shows to benefit flood recovery efforts
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Phish will play two special shows next month to benefit flood…
Nature, history and imagination infuse new wallpapers that help a room tell a story
In the Emmy-nominated opening credits of HBO’s “White Lotus,” wallpaper-like images told a story: The…
DeSantis appointees reach deal with Disney World’s firefighters, capping years of negotiations
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — After years of contentious negotiations, the board of Walt Disney World’s…
Partial settlement reached in lawsuit against Calgary Stampede over abuse of boys
CALGARY – A partial settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit against the Calgary…
Michael Jackson’s employees were not legally obligated to prevent sex abuse, lawyer argues in court
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Workers for corporations owned by Michael Jackson had no legal obligation…
Five top dance companies give NY fans a treat at free outdoor festival founded during pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) — Occasionally, the best things in life really are free — especially…
Sinéad O’Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer-songwriter, dies at 56
LONDON (AP) — Sinéad O’Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter who became a superstar in her…
Study: Soccer most popular sport among Canadian kids post-pandemic
Canadian kids are back playing their favourite sports at rates higher than pre-pandemic participation levels.…
Trump says his lawyers have met with prosecutors ahead of possible 2020 election indictment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump met Thursday with members of special counsel Jack…
MP wants federal funding to Calgary Stampede pulled after abuse settlement reached
CALGARY – A member of Parliament says he’s calling on the federal government to halt…
Obama’s first college is latest to end legacy admissions
WASHINGTON (AP) — A California college where President Barack Obama started his undergraduate studies will…
In the news today: Statistics Canada to release latest GDP numbers
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Rapper G Herbo pleads guilty in credit card fraud that paid for private jets and designer puppies
The rapper G Herbo pleaded guilty Friday to his role in a scheme that used…
What to stream this weekend: Post Malone, ‘Beanie Bubble,’ ‘This Fool,’ Rolling Stones and ‘Heels’
Thandiwe Newton starring in a thriller, the return of the TV family wrestling drama “Heels”…
Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Disney’s efforts to neutralize governing district takeover
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A judge in Florida on Friday refused to dismiss a lawsuit…
Politicians weigh in on funding Calgary Stampede after settlement in abuse case
CALGARY – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province won’t pull funding from the Calgary…
After an attack on Salman Rushdie, the Chautauqua Institution says its mission won’t change
CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. (AP) — For a single, unthinkable moment last summer, the Chautauqua Institution was…
Book Review: Richard E. Grant’s emotional roller coaster memoir, ‘A Pocketful of Happiness’
“A Pocketful of Happiness” by Richard E. Grant (Simon & Schuster) The title of Richard…
Group: DeSantis win in Disney lawsuit could embolden actions against journalists
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A legal advocacy group for journalists wants to get involved in…
Trump could be indicted soon in Georgia. Here’s a look at that investigation
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia prosecutor is expected to seek a grand jury indictment in…
Pee-wee Herman actor and creator Paul Reubens dies from cancer at 70
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian whose Pee-wee Herman character —…