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Trump’s early work to set rules for nominating contest notches big win in delegate-rich California
Donald Trump has scored a major victory in his efforts to reshape the mosaic of…
In the news today: BC wildfire evacuees return home, union warned over strike deal
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com
Nonfiction 1. Atomic Habits by James Clear, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio) 2. American…
Organizers of heavy metal festival in Germany ask visitors to leave cars at home due to bad weather
The organizers of Wacken Open Air, a hard rock and metal festival in northern Germany,…
Movie review: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back, and maybe better than ever
There are some good gags and clever innovations in the animated “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:…
All governments must hold Calgary Stampede accountable after sex abuse settlement: MP
CALGARY – All levels of government must hold management of the Calgary Stampede to account…
Janet Yang to serve second term as president of Oscars organization
Janet Yang has been re-elected to serve as president of the Academy of Motion Picture…
‘Euphoria’ stars Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney post heartfelt tributes to late co-star Angus Cloud
Zendaya has posted a tender tribute to Angus Cloud, her “Euphoria” co-star who died this…
DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiatives
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Diversity, equity and inclusion programs were abolished Tuesday from Walt Disney…
Camp for kids with limb differences also helps train students in physical and occupational therapy
HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — Santino Iamunno was born without most of his right hand, and…
Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 election and block transfer of power
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was indicted on felony charges Tuesday for working to overturn…
‘Just not true’: Plaintiff in sex abuse lawsuit upset over Calgary Stampede apology
One of the three dozen men behind a sexual abuse lawsuit filed against the Calgary…
New Toronto exhibit to present decades of filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin’s work
TORONTO – Acclaimed Indigenous filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin and her work will be the focus of…
Keith Urban, Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn to be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Country superstar Keith Urban and Kix Brooks of powerhouse country duo…
Freddie Mercury’s beloved piano, song drafts and hundreds of belongings on display before auction
LONDON (AP) — More than 1,400 of Freddie Mercury ‘s personal items, including his flamboyant…
U.N. group says people abused by late Japanese boy band producer deserve apologies and compensation
TOKYO (AP) — The men who came forward to allege they were sexually abused as…
What to know ahead of Tory Lanez’s sentencing in Megan Thee Stallion’s shooting
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three years have passed since hip-hop superstar Megan Thee Stallion was…
Star soprano Anna Netrebko sues Met Opera over its decision to cut ties over Russia-Ukraine war
Soprano Anna Netrebko, once among the Metropolitan Opera’s biggest box office draws, sued the company…
Clothes for kids with disabilities get better, but teens see a lack of fashionable options
NEW YORK (AP) — Mindy Scheier was working in fashion before her son, Oliver, was…
Crammed with tourists, Alaska’s capital wonders what will happen as its magnificent glacier recedes
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Thousands of tourists spill onto a boardwalk in Alaska’s capital city…
Justice Fund’s Yonis Hassan & Noah “40” Shebib on making Toronto safer for youth
TORONTO – A Toronto-based non-profit with connections to Drake’s record label is partnering with several…
DeSantis’ retaliation against Disney hurts Florida, former governors and lawmakers say
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Saying Gov. Ron DeSantis has followed the autocratic examples of governments…
Musk says his cage fight with Zuckerberg will be streamed on X
NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk says his potential in-person fight with Mark Zuckerberg would…
CBS game show ‘Superfan’ celebrates musicians like Shania Twain, Kelsea Ballerini and Pitbull
NEW YORK (AP) — CBS’ latest game show doesn’t ask its contestants to have any…