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Apparel retailers like Arc’teryx see in-store repair centres as ‘the future’
TORONTO — In a nook of the gleaming new Arc’teryx store on Toronto’s Bloor Street…
Keys to the White House: A breakdown of the battleground states in the U.S. election
WASHINGTON — For Americans living in a handful of battleground states, the United States election…
A New Zealand city waves goodbye to its giant hand sculpture that many came to love
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Perched on two fingers on the roof of an art…
Cambodian archaeologists discover a dozen centuries-old sandstone statues at Angkor UNESCO site
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Archaeologists in Cambodia have unearthed a dozen centuries-old sandstone statues…
A New Zealand city waves goodbye to its ‘disturbing’ giant hand sculpture that many came to love
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Perched on two fingers on the roof of an art…
At age 97, pioneering Black businessman George E. Johnson has finally written his memoir
NEW YORK (AP) — As he approached his mid-90s, pioneering Black businessman George E. Johnson…
Reynolds and McElhenney buy Wrexham Lager brewery after rejuvenating the city’s soccer team
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have bought another piece of Wrexham — its brewery. Four…
Cambodian archaeologists discover a dozen centuries-old sandstone statues at Angkor UNESCO site
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Archaeologists in Cambodia have unearthed a dozen centuries-old sandstone statues…
Democrats are leaning on celebrity star power. Will it matter?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris has Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Donald Trump has…
For ‘A Real Pain,’ Jesse Eisenberg learned to embrace the chaos of Kieran Culkin. Magic ensued
Jesse Eisenberg did not know Kieran Culkin was about to drop out of his movie.…
It’s spooky season. Here are some scary stories from around the world you probably haven’t heard
Some are well-worn warnings as familiar as the changing of seasons. Others are slow burns…
United Way and Paramount to air benefit for hurricane relief
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — United Way Worldwide and Paramount Global on Wednesday announced they will…
Taylor Jenkins Reid’s next novel, ‘Atmosphere,’ is a starry romance
NEW YORK (AP) — The author of “Daisy Jones & The Six” is aiming high…
United Way and Paramount to air benefit for hurricane relief
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — United Way Worldwide and Paramount Global on Wednesday announced they will…
For ‘A Real Pain,’ Jesse Eisenberg learned to embrace the chaos of Kieran Culkin. Magic ensued
Jesse Eisenberg did not know Kieran Culkin was about to drop out of his movie.…
The Grammy Awards are headed to ABC starting in 2027 under a new 10-year deal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Grammys will have a new broadcast home on ABC starting…
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev are engaged. He faked a dinner invite with Anna Wintour to propose
Former skateboarder and Olympic snowboarder Shaun White and actor Nina Dobrev are getting married. White’s…
Nicky Jam withdraws endorsement of Donald Trump over comedian’s ‘garbage’ comment about Puerto Rico
NEW YORK (AP) — Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Nicky Jam has withdrawn his endorsement of…
Hip-hop producer Metro Boomin is accused of rape in lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that Metro…
Montreal expands soundproofing program as part of new nightlife policy
MONTREAL — Montreal is expanding a program to soundproof concert halls amid fears from the…
The Grammy Awards are headed to ABC starting in 2027 under a new 10-year deal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Grammys will have a new broadcast home on ABC starting…
Nicky Jam withdraws endorsement of Donald Trump over comedian’s ‘garbage’ comment about Puerto Rico
NEW YORK (AP) — Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Nicky Jam has withdrawn his endorsement of…
Hip-hop producer Metro Boomin is accused of rape in lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that Metro…
Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony to return one year after declaring bankruptcy
KITCHENER, Ont. — The Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony says it will play again, more than a year…