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Real-life 'Ratatouille' restaurant reopens, overlooking the 2024 Olympics and reborn Notre Dame

Real-life 'Ratatouille' restaurant reopens, overlooking the 2024 Olympics and reborn Notre Dame

PARIS (AP) — The Tour d’Argent already boasts a 320,000-bottle wine cellar, a world-famous duck recipe and a storied 441-year history.
A new league for a new mom as Kendall Coyne Schofield relishes her return to hockey with PWHL launch

A new league for a new mom as Kendall Coyne Schofield relishes her return to hockey with PWHL launch

Years from now, once her six-month-old son is mature enough to appreciate his upbringing, Kendall Coyne Schofield looks forward to sharing pictures and video of road trips the two will have enjoyed together during the Professional Women’s Hockey Leag
Mbongeni Ngema, South African playwright and creator of 'Sarafina!', is killed in a car crash at 68

Mbongeni Ngema, South African playwright and creator of 'Sarafina!', is killed in a car crash at 68

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Renowned South African playwright, producer and composer Mbongeni Ngema has died in a car crash at the age of 68, his family said.
Calls for more addiction treatment as B.C. drug decriminalization enters second year

Calls for more addiction treatment as B.C. drug decriminalization enters second year

VANCOUVER — A narrow, winding corridor at St.
Stigma against gay men could worsen Congo's biggest mpox outbreak, scientists warn

Stigma against gay men could worsen Congo's biggest mpox outbreak, scientists warn

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — As Congo copes with its biggest outbreak of mpox, scientists warn discrimination against gay and bisexual men on the continent could make it worse.
Danny Masterson sent to state prison to serve sentence for rape convictions, mug shot released

Danny Masterson sent to state prison to serve sentence for rape convictions, mug shot released

DELANO, Calif. (AP) — “That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson has been sent to a California state prison to serve his sentence for two rape convictions.
Teenager Najiah Knight wants to be the first woman at bull riding's top level. It's an uphill dream

Teenager Najiah Knight wants to be the first woman at bull riding's top level. It's an uphill dream

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Najiah Knight drops her 100-pound frame onto a snorting 1,300-pound bull and adjusts her ropes, warming the sticky rosin.
Bill Granger, chef who brought Aussie-style breakfast to world capitals, dies at 54

Bill Granger, chef who brought Aussie-style breakfast to world capitals, dies at 54

LONDON (AP) — Bill Granger, the Australian chef, food writer and restaurant owner who brought Aussie-style food to international capitals from London to Seoul, has died. He was 54.
'BlackBerry' and 'Past Lives' make Barack Obama's annual list of best films

'BlackBerry' and 'Past Lives' make Barack Obama's annual list of best films

First, it was Barack Obama's favourite phone. Now, "BlackBerry" is one of the former U.S. president's top films of the year. The Canadian satire from director Matt Johnson is one of 13 movies to make Obama's list of the best films of 2023.
Shakira’s hometown unveils a giant statue of the beloved Colombian pop star

Shakira’s hometown unveils a giant statue of the beloved Colombian pop star

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Pop star Shakira was immortalized in her Colombian hometown of Barranquilla, where officials unveiled a giant bronze statue of the music diva known around the world for her catchy tunes and exhilarating moves.
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