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A rap festival near the Arctic Ocean delights crowds under the midnight sun
UTSJOKI, Finland (AP) — It was well past midnight when Mihkku Laiti appeared on stage…
Trump to make unprecedented second state visit to UK in September
LONDON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump will make an unprecedented second state visit to…
Sesame Workshop regains control of Elmo’s hacked X account after racist posts
Sesame Workshop regained control of its Elmo account on the X platform Monday after a…
Los Angeles man dies in jail while awaiting trial for killing and dismemberment of wife, her parents
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles man accused of killing and dismembering his wife,…
Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen during ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour
Unreleased music by Beyoncé along with footage, show plans and concert set lists were stolen…
Poet Andrea Gibson, candid explorer of life, death and identity, dies at 49
Andrea Gibson, a celebrated poet and performance artist who through their verse explored gender identity,…
Immigration minister won’t say if Canada considering barring British, Irish rappers
OTTAWA — A prominent Jewish organization is pushing for Canada to deny entry to two…
Martin Cruz Smith, acclaimed author of ‘Gorky Park,’ dies at 82
NEW YORK (AP) — Martin Cruz Smith, the best-selling mystery novelist who engaged readers for…
BBC Gaza documentary narrated by Hamas official’s son breached editorial guidelines, review says
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s media regulator said Monday it will investigate a BBC documentary about…
Take a first look at the new Harry Potter as HBO begins filming series
HBO has officially started production on the highly anticipated “Harry Potter” TV series adaption, the…
Manitoba cabinet minister apologizes again for sign-language interpreter comments
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is promising new financial penalties to enforce rules aimed at…
Man charged after kilt-wearing attacker smashes case holding Scotland’s Stone of Destiny
LONDON (AP) — A man from Australia has been charged with “malicious mischief” for allegedly…
A Senate vote this week will test the popularity of DOGE spending cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans will test the popularity of Department of Government Efficiency spending…
TikTok CEO asks to meet with industry minister over shutdown order
OTTAWA — The CEO of TikTok is asking Industry Minister Mélanie Joly for an urgent…
‘Love Island’ revives conversation about racial bias and misogynoir in dating
It used to be that dating was as simple as deciding between dinner, a trip…
‘Love Island USA’ crowns Amaya and Bryan as winning couple of show’s tumultuous seventh season
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Love Island USA” culminated a tumultuous summer full of explosive breakups…
‘Talk to each other’: Edmonton public art installation up for global award
EDMONTON — Born out of a time when it was almost impossible to reach out…
‘Superman’ and DC Studios fly to a $122 million opening
NEW YORK (AP) — In a bid to kickoff a new era for DC Studios,…
Pac-12 announces TV deal with The CW, CBS and ESPN for 2025
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — The Pac-12 announced a television deal for the 2025 football…
The ‘F1’ team on adapting some of the spirit of ‘Top Gun’ to Formula One film with Brad Pitt
“Top Gun: Maverick” filmmaker Joseph Kosinski came to Formula One like many Americans: “Drive to…
Ray Romano and Sebastian Maniscalco share banter while atop Italian Alps in Winter Olympics promo
LOS ANGELES (AP) — NBC is continuing its strategy of infusing the Olympics with pop…
UNC’s Belichick defends Hudson as ‘doing her job’ after interjecting during CBS interview
North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick defended girlfriend Jordon Hudson for interjecting during a CBS…
Longtime Cubs fan revels in Pete Crow-Armstrong using his group’s song for walkup music
CHICAGO (AP) — John Hauldren has been a Chicago Cubs fan all his life. During…
CFL reaches Grey Cup sponorship agreement with Bud Light Canada
TORONTO — The Grey Cup is still over seven months away but the CFL has…