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Toronto Zoo to become home of Cedar, a blind baby moose rescued near Ottawa

Toronto Zoo to become home of Cedar, a blind baby moose rescued near Ottawa

The Toronto Zoo will soon become home to a blind baby moose who was rescued near Ottawa earlier this month. The two-month-old baby moose, now named Cedar, was found by an animal rescue group on a rural road in Hawkesbury, Ont.
Pura Scents recalling more than 850,000 diffuser covers as magnet issue may cause ingestion hazard

Pura Scents recalling more than 850,000 diffuser covers as magnet issue may cause ingestion hazard

Pura Scents is recalling more than 850,000 diffuser covers because some magnets may detach and cause a possible ingestion hazard to children. The company is recalling the detachable covers for about 851,400 Pura 4 Smart Home Fragrance Diffusers.
Much Rewind launches on YouTube as archive of MuchMusic's celebrity interviews

Much Rewind launches on YouTube as archive of MuchMusic's celebrity interviews

TORONTO — A deep library of MuchMusic's celebrity interviews has found a new home on YouTube. Bell Media says Much Rewind launched last week as the official public archive of pop culture moments that once aired on the nation's music station.
For some employees, education benefits such as tuition assistance prove life-changing

For some employees, education benefits such as tuition assistance prove life-changing

NEW YORK (AP) — After five years of working long nights as a truck driver , Julius Mosley wanted a change. He found driving unfulfilling, and his teenage son needed him to spend more time at home.
UK police charge actor Micheal Ward with rape and sexual assault

UK police charge actor Micheal Ward with rape and sexual assault

LONDON (AP) — British actor Micheal Ward has been charged with rape and sexual assault, police said Friday. The 27-year-old faces two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault, the Metropolitan Police force said.
Singer Cleo Laine, regarded as Britain's greatest jazz voice, dies at 97

Singer Cleo Laine, regarded as Britain's greatest jazz voice, dies at 97

LONDON (AP) — Cleo Laine, whose husky contralto was one of the most distinctive voices in jazz and who was regarded by many as Britain's greatest contribution to the quintessentially American music, has died. She was 97.
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar

Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar

The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide.
Acquaintance of suspect in Taylor Swift concert plot convicted at trial in Austria

Acquaintance of suspect in Taylor Swift concert plot convicted at trial in Austria

VIENNA (AP) — An Austrian court on Friday convicted an acquaintance of the main suspect in last year's foiled plan to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna on terrorism charges unrelated to the plot and sentenced him to two years in prison.
'South Park' co-creator jokes he's 'terribly sorry' over premiere that drew White House anger

'South Park' co-creator jokes he's 'terribly sorry' over premiere that drew White House anger

SAN DIEGO (AP) — “South Park” co-creator Trey Parker had the briefest of responses Thursday to anger from the White House over the season premiere of the animated institution, which showed a naked President Donald Trump in bed with Satan.
From Benjamin Franklin to Pony Express to anthrax: How the US Postal Service shaped a nation

From Benjamin Franklin to Pony Express to anthrax: How the US Postal Service shaped a nation

The one government agency that still reaches nearly every American daily — undeterred by rain, sleet, snow or even gloom of night — turns 250 on Saturday.
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