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The world gets its first glimpse inside Notre Dame Cathedral after 5 years under wraps
PARIS (AP) — Five years after a catastrophic fire reduced Notre Dame Cathedral to a…
From T-shirts to thongs, how indie film merchandise became a hot commodity
LOS ANGELES (AP) — On a recent Saturday afternoon, hundreds of “Anora” fans lined up…
Yacht rock gets celebrated – smoothly, of course – in new documentary
NEW YORK (AP) — The stress of Thanksgiving is over. Now it’s time to heat…
‘Anne of Green Gables’ recognized as heritage document in UN agency’s registry
CAVENDISH, P.E.I. — The manuscript for the novel “Anne of Green Gables” has been added…
Canadian news publishers suing ChatGPT developer OpenAI
OTTAWA — A coalition of Canadian news publishers is suing OpenAI for using news content…
Sami Zayn enjoys blurring fiction and reality ahead of Survivor Series in Vancouver
When Sami Zayn was 13, he went with one of his best friends to watch…
Newfoundland’s LGBTQ+ bar paid drag queens $37.50. Tara Nova called them out.
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — If the screaming crowd in the twinkling Majestic Theatre in downtown…
Taylor Swift spends Black Friday amid sea of red as boyfriend Travis Kelce’s Chiefs face the Raiders
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Pop superstar Taylor Swift was spending Black Friday amid a…
Truck traffic restored after Pro-Palestinian protesters block B.C. container port
DELTA, B.C. — Police in British Columbia say truck traffic to a major Metro Vancouver…
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld are engaged
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen’s latest kneel-down had nothing to do with football.…
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen gets engaged to Hailee Steinfeld
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen’s latest kneel-down had nothing to do with football.…
Face facts: Statues of stars like Kane and Ronaldo don’t always deliver. Sculptors offer advice
LONDON (AP) — One art critic compared the new Harry Kane bronze statue to a…
Magic can’t save ‘Harry Potter’ star Rupert Grint from a $2.3 million tax bill
LONDON (AP) — Former “Harry Potter” film actor Rupert Grint faces a 1.8 million-pound ($2.3…
From Bach to Beyonce, why a church orchestra aims to lift up young musicians of color
ANAHEIM, California (AP) — For over two years, Ebonie Vazquez searched to find a mentor…
Pooches in pullovers strut their stuff at London’s canine Christmas sweater parade
LONDON (AP) — Pooches in pullovers paraded past Buckingham Palace on Saturday for a gathering…
Ghana activists warn an anti-gay bill threatens the young democracy’s institutions
ACCRA — Frank gets disturbing flashbacks every time he sees a police officer. As a…
Work underway in Alberta town to restore one of last remaining Quonset-style theatres
COLEMAN, Alta. — The historic Roxy Theatre in southwestern Alberta’s Crowsnest Pass has seen better…
‘Moana 2’ sails to a record $221 million opening as Hollywood celebrates a moviegoing feast
NEW YORK (AP) — Christmas came early at the box office this year. “Moana 2”…
‘Moana 2’ sails to a record $221 million opening as Hollywood celebrates a moviegoing feast
NEW YORK (AP) — Christmas came early at the box office this year. “Moana 2”…
Former My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar dies at age 44
Bob Bryar, a former drummer with My Chemical Romance who played on the band’s career-defining…
Former My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar dies at age 44
Bob Bryar, a former drummer with My Chemical Romance who played on the band’s career-defining…
Marshall Brickman, who co-wrote ‘Annie Hall’ with Woody Allen, dies at 85
NEW YORK (AP) — The Oscar-winning screenwriter Marshall Brickman, whose wide-ranging career spanned some of…
Traditional people worry Ghana anti-gay bill will target their Indigenous identities
ACCRA — Traditional healer Naa Busuafi used to feel empowered when leaving tribal ceremonies held…
Elton John says he has lost his eyesight and struggles to see his new stage musical
LONDON (AP) — Elton John says he struggled to watch his new musical because he…