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Magic can’t save ‘Harry Potter’ star Rupert Grint from a $2.3 million tax bill
LONDON (AP) — Former “Harry Potter” film actor Rupert Grint faces a 1.8 million-pound ($2.3…
From Bach to Beyonce, why a church orchestra aims to lift up young musicians of color
ANAHEIM, California (AP) — For over two years, Ebonie Vazquez searched to find a mentor…
Pooches in pullovers strut their stuff at London’s canine Christmas sweater parade
LONDON (AP) — Pooches in pullovers paraded past Buckingham Palace on Saturday for a gathering…
Storm blankets parts of the US during busy holiday travel weekend with more snow and cold forecast
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The first big snowfall of the season blanketed parts of New…
Ghana activists warn an anti-gay bill threatens the young democracy’s institutions
ACCRA — Frank gets disturbing flashbacks every time he sees a police officer. As a…
Work underway in Alberta town to restore one of last remaining Quonset-style theatres
COLEMAN, Alta. — The historic Roxy Theatre in southwestern Alberta’s Crowsnest Pass has seen better…
Lake-effect snow blankets the Great Lakes as Thanksgiving travelers head home
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Lake-effect snow blanketed swaths of the U.S. as Thanksgiving travelers…
‘Moana 2’ sails to a record $221 million opening as Hollywood celebrates a moviegoing feast
NEW YORK (AP) — Christmas came early at the box office this year. “Moana 2”…
‘Moana 2’ sails to a record $221 million opening as Hollywood celebrates a moviegoing feast
NEW YORK (AP) — Christmas came early at the box office this year. “Moana 2”…
Quebec launches new health-care agency in bid to improve services
MONTREAL — A new Crown corporation has officially taken the reins of Quebec’s health-care system…
Former My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar dies at age 44
Bob Bryar, a former drummer with My Chemical Romance who played on the band’s career-defining…
Former My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar dies at age 44
Bob Bryar, a former drummer with My Chemical Romance who played on the band’s career-defining…
Marshall Brickman, who co-wrote ‘Annie Hall’ with Woody Allen, dies at 85
NEW YORK (AP) — The Oscar-winning screenwriter Marshall Brickman, whose wide-ranging career spanned some of…
First transgender attorney to argue before the Supreme Court, challenging health care ban for minors
WASHINGTON (AP) — When the Supreme Court this week wades into the contentious issue of…
Traditional people worry Ghana anti-gay bill will target their Indigenous identities
ACCRA — Traditional healer Naa Busuafi used to feel empowered when leaving tribal ceremonies held…
Here’s where Canadian experts stand on fluoridating drinking water
For decades, water fluoridation has played a key role in improving the oral health of…
Elton John says he has lost his eyesight and struggles to see his new stage musical
LONDON (AP) — Elton John says he struggled to watch his new musical because he…
Great Lakes region faces more snow after weekend of harsh holiday weather
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — After U.S. travelers battled through harsh weekend weather to reach…
It’s the final holiday stretch at the Biden White House. The theme is ‘A Season of Peace and Light’
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s the final holiday stretch at the White House for President Joe…
Already buried under snow, Great Lakes region expected to see more stormy weather this week
Snow continued to fall Monday around parts of the Great Lakes region, where storm-weary residents…
How to sum up 2024? The Oxford University Press word of the year is ‘brain rot’
LONDON (AP) — Many of us have felt it, and now it’s official: “brain rot”…
Think ‘brain rot’ summed up 2024? Oxford agrees it was the word of the year
LONDON (AP) — Many of us have felt it, and now it’s official: “Brain rot”…
BBC under scrutiny as ‘MasterChef’ host Gregg Wallace apologizes over misconduct allegations
LONDON (AP) — The British government’s culture secretary has held talks with the BBC as…
Stars, heads of state, solemn rituals and high-security celebrations for Notre Dame’s reopening
PARIS (AP) — The reopening of Notre Dame this coming weekend is going to be…