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Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on the White House’s South Lawn this weekend
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge ruled on Friday that the White House is allowed…
David Hockney, iconic British artist known for his colorful landscapes and pool scenes, dies at 88
LONDON (AP) — David Hockney, a treasured British artist whose paintings of shimmering pools and…
Judge denies Kennedy Center request for pause in ruling ordering Trump’s name removed from building
WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge has denied a request from the Kennedy Center to pause…
A Bosnian song about disillusionment with the American Dream becomes a World Cup banger
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — The opening lyrics couldn’t be plainer: “I am from Bosnia; take…
Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters…
‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ seizes the small-story moment in prestige TV with Dunk and Egg
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ser Duncan is tall, but his story is small. And Ira…
As UFOs go mainstream, the jury is out on what the existence of alien life might mean for religion
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In “Disclosure Day,” out Friday, Steven Spielberg is once again inviting…
Knicks fever is colliding with World Cup buzz, and New York soccer bars are trying to juggle both
NEW YORK (AP) — Sitting among a pint-raising crowd at a Manhattan soccer bar on…
Cheers as World Cup party begins, jeers as lightning forces Toronto fans to evacuate
The biggest FIFA World Cup in history officially kicked off Thursday, as the Canadian host…
Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump’s name by Friday deadline
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s handpicked board at the Kennedy Center is mounting a…
Virginia Evans and Lyse Doucet win Women’s Prize book awards
LONDON (AP) — American novelist Virginia Evans won the Women’s Prize for Fiction on Thursday…
Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and Salma Hayek kick-start the World Cup at opening ceremony in Mexico City
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Shakira, Maná, Andrea Bocelli and a surprise appearance by Salma Hayek…
Angine de Poitrine, the Beaches make Polaris long list for best Canadian album
TORONTO — Quebec internet sensations Angine de Poitrine, electronic music heavyweight Kaytranada and Toronto rockers…
Disney Plus orders Bruce McCulloch comedy and a doc about one of Canada’s largest manhunts
Disney Plus says it has ordered two made-in-Canada series, marking the first time the U.S.…
French singer Patrick Bruel charged with rape, attempted rape and sexual assault
PARIS (AP) — French singer and actor Patrick Bruel was handed preliminary charges of rape,…
Time magazine to launch Canadian version with plans for local staff and office
Canadians may soon have a better chance of winding up on the cover of Time.…
Concerns from array of groups about prevalence of gambling ads during World Cup
TORONTO — The stage is set for Toronto’s turn as FIFA World Cup host, and…
From YouTube to Disney+: Preschool hit ‘Gracie’s Corner’ lands streaming and development deal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Javoris Hollingsworth looked over his children’s shoulders during the pandemic,…
‘Doctor Who’ future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits
LONDON (AP) — The galaxy-hopping hero of “Doctor Who” has survived many narrow escapes and…
Bryan Adams, Wyclef Jean and AHI help turn Toronto into World Cup launch party
TORONTO — As thousands of fans gathered beneath the Gardiner Expressway on Wednesday night to…
Taylor Swift attends Knicks’ record-breaking rally over Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the…
The secrets behind a memorable World Cup anthem, from Shakira and more
NEW YORK (AP) — What makes a memorable World Cup anthem? Is it a song…
Still thinking about World Cup tickets? Here’s where prices, availability stand
NEW YORK (AP) — The World Cup starts Thursday, and FIFA is charging record prices…
Laurence Olivier is honored with a plaque at his London childhood home
LONDON (AP) — The late Laurence Olivier, arguably Britain’s greatest ever stage actor, was honored…