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A brain pacemaker helped a woman with crippling depression. It may soon be available to more people
NEW YORK (AP) — Emily Hollenbeck lived with a deep, recurring depression she likened to…
Rangers and forward Jonny Brodzinski agree on a 2-year contract extension
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers and forward Jonny Brodzinski have reached an…
Ohio’s March primary highlights fracturing GOP House and state races riddled with party infighting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Despite wielding power in both chambers of the state Legislature, Ohio’s…
Rivals of Pakistan’s ex-premier Khan name Shehbaz Sharif as joint candidate for prime minister
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The political rivals of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan announced…
Conservative government would require websites to verify age to watch porn: Poilievre
OTTAWA – A future Conservative government would change the law to require that porn websites…
Rape and sexual assault took place during Hamas attack, Israeli association says
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel on Wednesday…
Principal dancer Guillaume Cote to retire from National Ballet of Canada
TORONTO – Guillaume Cote doesn’t really want to leave the National Ballet of Canada, but…
Churches and nonprofits ensnared in Georgia push to restrict bail funds
ATLANTA (AP) — When she was behind bars in Georgia, Nia Thomas would use toothpaste…
Hellebuyck on decision to re-up with Jets: ‘I’ve got it really good in Winnipeg’
Connor Hellebuyck was content to let the process unfold organically. Coming off a season that…
Dreaming of quitting on the spot? You may want to think again
Quitting without giving proper notice could land you in legal trouble. That’s what happened in…
2 workers die after part of a bridge being built over a Dutch canal collapses
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Two people died and two others were injured Wednesday when…
Can a healthier plant-based burger combat falling US sales? Beyond Meat hopes so
Beyond Meat is revamping its signature plant-based burger, hoping that healthier ingredients will help it…
2 things pet insurance will cover (and 3 it won’t)
If you’ve ever spent a fortune at the emergency vet, pet insurance might sound appealing.…
Alice Paul Tapper to publish picture book inspired by medical misdiagnosis
NEW YORK (AP) — The new book from bestselling author Alice Paul Tapper, daughter of…
Lithuania to close 2 more checkpoints with Russian ally Belarus as tensions along the border rise
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Lithuania decided Wednesday to seal off another two of its six…
UK sanctions officials leading Russian penal colony where opposition leader Navalny died
LONDON (AP) — Britain imposed sanctions Wednesday on six top officials at the Arctic penal…
Stock market today: More weakness in technology companies pulls Wall Street lower
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening lower on Wall Street as weakness in technology…
Canada signs $30-million tourism funding agreement with Atlantic provinces
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – The federal government has signed a tourism funding agreement with the…
Analysis: Amid a wide-open playoff race, a wide-open NBA MVP race might be brewing as well
The new rule that rendered Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid ineligible for a second consecutive NBA MVP…
Ex-Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu likely to return to South Korea’s Hanwha Eagles
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu looks set…
Far from gloomy, darker paints create a cozy, more welcoming room
Dark hues have a bad rap as gloomy and depressing. More likely, they’re bringing home…
UN top court shouldn’t urge Israel to immediately withdraw from Palestinian-claimed lands, US says
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United States said Wednesday the United Nations’ top court…
Indians living along the border with strife-torn Myanmar protest restrictions on movement
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Hundreds of people living in a remote northeastern Indian state bordering…
UK lawmakers seek reassurances about nuclear deterrent after reports of a failed missile test
LONDON (AP) — British lawmakers are seeking reassurances about the nation’s nuclear deterrent after reports…