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Organizers of heavy metal festival in Germany ask visitors to leave cars at home due to bad weather
The organizers of Wacken Open Air, a hard rock and metal festival in northern Germany,…
The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com
Nonfiction 1. Atomic Habits by James Clear, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio) 2. American…
In the news today: BC wildfire evacuees return home, union warned over strike deal
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Trump’s early work to set rules for nominating contest notches big win in delegate-rich California
Donald Trump has scored a major victory in his efforts to reshape the mosaic of…
Pee-wee Herman actor and creator Paul Reubens dies from cancer at 70
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian whose Pee-wee Herman character —…
Trump could be indicted soon in Georgia. Here’s a look at that investigation
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia prosecutor is expected to seek a grand jury indictment in…
Group: DeSantis win in Disney lawsuit could embolden actions against journalists
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A legal advocacy group for journalists wants to get involved in…
Book Review: Richard E. Grant’s emotional roller coaster memoir, ‘A Pocketful of Happiness’
“A Pocketful of Happiness” by Richard E. Grant (Simon & Schuster) The title of Richard…
After an attack on Salman Rushdie, the Chautauqua Institution says its mission won’t change
CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. (AP) — For a single, unthinkable moment last summer, the Chautauqua Institution was…
Politicians weigh in on funding Calgary Stampede after settlement in abuse case
CALGARY – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province won’t pull funding from the Calgary…
Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Disney’s efforts to neutralize governing district takeover
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A judge in Florida on Friday refused to dismiss a lawsuit…
What to stream this weekend: Post Malone, ‘Beanie Bubble,’ ‘This Fool,’ Rolling Stones and ‘Heels’
Thandiwe Newton starring in a thriller, the return of the TV family wrestling drama “Heels”…
Rapper G Herbo pleads guilty in credit card fraud that paid for private jets and designer puppies
The rapper G Herbo pleaded guilty Friday to his role in a scheme that used…
In the news today: Statistics Canada to release latest GDP numbers
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Obama’s first college is latest to end legacy admissions
WASHINGTON (AP) — A California college where President Barack Obama started his undergraduate studies will…
MP wants federal funding to Calgary Stampede pulled after abuse settlement reached
CALGARY – A member of Parliament says he’s calling on the federal government to halt…
Trump says his lawyers have met with prosecutors ahead of possible 2020 election indictment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump met Thursday with members of special counsel Jack…
Study: Soccer most popular sport among Canadian kids post-pandemic
Canadian kids are back playing their favourite sports at rates higher than pre-pandemic participation levels.…
Sinéad O’Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer-songwriter, dies at 56
LONDON (AP) — Sinéad O’Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter who became a superstar in her…
Five top dance companies give NY fans a treat at free outdoor festival founded during pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) — Occasionally, the best things in life really are free — especially…
Michael Jackson’s employees were not legally obligated to prevent sex abuse, lawyer argues in court
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Workers for corporations owned by Michael Jackson had no legal obligation…
Partial settlement reached in lawsuit against Calgary Stampede over abuse of boys
CALGARY – A partial settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit against the Calgary…
DeSantis appointees reach deal with Disney World’s firefighters, capping years of negotiations
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — After years of contentious negotiations, the board of Walt Disney World’s…
Nature, history and imagination infuse new wallpapers that help a room tell a story
In the Emmy-nominated opening credits of HBO’s “White Lotus,” wallpaper-like images told a story: The…