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Julia Whelan has narrated 600 audiobooks and counting. So why isn’t she paid like it?
Chances are, you’ve heard Julia Whelan’s voice. She’s the award-winning narrator behind more than 600…
Amazon deforestation surges in Colombia, reversing historic gains
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s government reported on Thursday a sharp overall rise in deforestation…
‘Come, please:’ Chappell Roan’s Saskatchewan lyric lights up LGBTQ+ fans
REGINA — American pop star Chappell Roan is creating excitement in an often-overlooked Canadian province,…
Justin Timberlake says he’s been diagnosed with Lyme disease
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Timberlake has been diagnosed with Lyme disease, the former NSYNC…
Hudson’s Bay gets permission to sell leases, extend creditor protection
TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay is set to shave off a sliver of its debt after…
Former Toronto FC star forward Jozy Altidore now making his mark in the boardroom
TORONTO — At 35, Jozy Altidore looks like he could still be a handful on…
American Eagle’s ‘good jeans’ ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters wanted to make a splash…
One Tech Tip: Can you tell if that song AI-generated? Here are some things to check
LONDON (AP) — Is it The Velvet Underground or Velvet Sundown? The fictitious rock group,…
Deal on ‘valid business purpose’ avoids threat of college NIL settlement heading back to court
The new agency vetting name, image and likeness deals in college sports reached an agreement…
Rebels halt decommissioning of forces after accusing Philippines of reneging on peace deal
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The largest Muslim rebel group in the southern Philippines has suspended…
Fewer Americans see discrimination as anti-DEI push gains traction, AP-NORC poll shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Slightly less than half of U.S. adults believe that Black people face…
On ‘Bite Me,’ Reneé Rapp punches back
NEW YORK (AP) — Reneé Rapp was clear on her intentions for her sophomore album,…
Lithuania Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas steps down after investigations and protests
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Lithuania Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas stepped down on Thursday following investigations…
Canada’s Diallo advances, Auger-Aliassime and Galarneau fall at NBO Toronto
TORONTO — The National Bank Open took some body blows before the event due to…
‘Riding the hype’: Fans paying a premium to see first-place Toronto Blue Jays
TORONTO — Heather Gardiner couldn’t give her seats away. The Blue Jays owned a record…
Birmingham gives an emotional farewell to Ozzy Osbourne as tearful family lead tributes
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Ozzy Osbourne returned to the “home of metal” for the last…
Cambodians return to scenes of destruction after fleeing border fighting with Thailand
O’SMACH, Cambodia (AP) — Shattered glass, torched motorcycles and a burned bust of Buddha awaited…
Mets rebuild bullpen with trades for Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley
NEW YORK (AP) — The busy New York Mets remade the back end of their…
NYC gunman bought his rifle from his boss in Las Vegas
NEW YORK (AP) — A man who killed four people at a Manhattan office building…
Twins shortstop Correa says talk of return to Houston isn’t ‘serious’
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Carlos Correa said discussions about a trade from Minnesota back to Houston…
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, 5 others charged with running illegal poker games at his LA mansion
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday along with five…
The Latest: Trump administration to launch new private health tracking system with Big Tech’s help
The Trump administration is launching a new private health tracking system that asks Americans to…
Migrant worker calls proposed spike in housing cost payroll deduction ‘wickedness’
OTTAWA — An Ontario migrant farm worker says there is “wickedness” in a federal government…
PM Carney says trade talks with U.S. may not end by Aug. 1 deadline
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday that Canada’s negotiations with the United…