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UN agencies warn that Israel’s plans for aid distribution will endanger lives in Gaza
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — International aid agencies warned Friday that Israeli plans to…
What to know about California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s move to ban encampments
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California’s governor called upon the state’s cities and counties to ban…
Food security experts warn Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn’t end its blockade
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Gaza Strip will likely fall into famine if Israel…
Quebec coroner calls for tougher controls over diphenhydramine sales after 2023 death
MONTREAL — A Quebec coroner is recommending that diphenhydramine — an antihistamine and sedative sometimes…
Mercury fuels gold mining in Senegal. And it’s poisoning the people who use it
KEDOUGOU, Senegal (AP) — The quickest way to separate gold from rock, Sadio Camara says,…
Koyo Kouoh, 2026 Venice Art Biennale curator, dies suddenly at age 58
ROME (AP) — Koyo Kouoh, the curator of the 2026 Venice Art Biennale, has died…
Illinois governor is first in US to block federal access to personal data on autism
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a first-in-the-nation executive order to…
Trump promises to order that the US pay only the price other nations do for some drugs
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’ll sign an executive order on Monday that,…
Israel’s blockade means Gaza’s hospitals cannot provide food to recovering patients
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — It cost a fortune, she said, but Asmaa Fayez…
Ottawa looks to off-load costly, seldom-used mobile hospitals bought for the pandemic
OTTAWA — The federal government expects to spend about $7 million this fiscal year to…
Judge rejects claim that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was treated differently because of his race
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs was not treated differently because of his race…
Maren Morris’ ‘Dreamsicle’ album invites healing as she embraces her new life
NEW YORK (AP) — When country star Maren Morris would voice support for the LBGTQ…
Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers grill ex-model who says he sexually assaulted her in her teens
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein ‘s lawyers sought Friday to raise doubts about an…
Indigenous fashion week in Santa Fe, New Mexico, explores heritage in silk and hides
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Fashion designers from across North America are bringing together inspiration…
NDP talking to the Carney government about getting official party status: Davies
OTTAWA — Interim NDP leader Don Davies said Friday his party is in “very early”…
James Foley, ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ director, dies at 71
James Foley, a journeyman director best known for “Glengarry Glen Ross,” has died. He was…
Universal remains ‘committed to propelling Drake’s career’ as it seeks suit dismissal
TORONTO — Universal Music Group is reaffirming its commitment to Drake, even as it files…
Late abortions are rare. The US just lost a clinic that offered the procedure for over 50 years
To fellow travelers, Hannah Brehm likely looked like she was taking a belated babymoon well…
Cineplex CEO optimistic about near-term future of movie business despite tariff talk
TORONTO — Just days after U.S. President Donald Trump started making threats to impose 100…
US poets laureate criticize Trump’s firing of Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
NEW YORK (AP) — Outgoing U.S. poet laureate Ada Limón and her two immediate predecessors,…
Canadian researchers reach ‘major milestone’ in search for ALS treatment
TORONTO — Standing in an MRI control room packed with fellow ALS researchers, Dr. Lorne…
Grey whale ‘Little Patch’ mesmerizes, sparks connection in Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER — A grey whale known as Little Patch has been mesmerizing onlookers in the…
‘Hamilton’ author Ron Chernow’s new book takes on an icon of American letters, Mark Twain
NEW YORK (AP) — Historian Ron Chernow’s latest work may surprise readers who know him…
Jah’Mila makes hopeful appeal for change after East Coast Music Awards win
ST. JOHN’S — Reggae musician Jah’Mila delivered a powerful speech on the East Coast Music…