Lifestyles
Rachel Zegler serenades the crowd for free in a new London production of ‘Evita’
LONDON (AP) — In a new production of “Evita,” one of the biggest moments isn’t…
‘Elbows Up’ anthology to include prominent patriots Margaret Atwood, Jay Baruchel, Atom Egoyan
TORONTO — An upcoming anthology to meet the recent swell in national pride will include…
Nero’s ancient Rome and Jazz Age New York meet in `The Comet/Poppea’ at Lincoln Center
NEW YORK (AP) — Nero’s ancient Rome and Jazz Age New York were similar. That…
Fact Focus: US and Israeli strikes on Iran nuclear sites pose limited radiation risks
With the United States joining Israel in its attacks on Iran’s nuclear program, here is…
Tariff threats, wars will slow but not collapse global luxury sales in 2025, new study shows
MILAN (AP) — Global sales of personal luxury goods are ”slowing down but not collapsing,”…
Who will have the 2025 song of the summer? We offer some predictions
NEW YORK (AP) — What makes a great song of the summer? Is it an…
Victoria council backs plan to tackle declining social order in B.C.’s capital
VICTORIA — Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto says she’s “thrilled” councillors have signalled support for a…
Voice of America and Radio Farda’s Persian services cover the Israel-Iran conflict despite cutbacks
In the early days of Israel’s attack on Iran, U.S.-operated Radio Farda, which broadcasts in…
Maurice Vellekoop wins Trillium Book Award for graphic memoir
TORONTO — Illustrator Maurice Vellekoop has won Ontario’s top literary award for his graphic memoir…
South Korea’s last circus, Dongchoon, holds up as it marks centennial
ANSAN, South Korea (AP) — No more elephant and monkey acts. No more death-defying motorbike…
B.C. government won’t fund drug for rare disease for nine-year-old girl
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it will no longer fund an expensive drug…
Families of trans kids worry about what’s next after Supreme Court rules on gender-affirming care
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A U.S. Supreme Court decision Wednesday upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming…
Quebec bans transport of some wild animals in nearly 100 communities over rabies risk
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is temporarily banning the transportation of some wild animal species…
Jeezy reflects on the legacy of his commercial debut, the classic ‘Thug Motivation 101’
NEW YORK (AP) — When Jeezy released his commercial debut two decades ago, he prepared…
Nezza’s anthem in Spanish at Dodger Stadium ignites debate over team’s immigrant support
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As fans removed their caps and stood for the national anthem…