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Harold Brine was the last of 19 miners rescued after 1958 Nova Scotia mine disaster

Harold Brine was the last of 19 miners rescued after 1958 Nova Scotia mine disaster

HALIFAX — When Harold Brine realized he and 11 other men were trapped near the bottom of North America's deepest coal mine, his thoughts turned to his two-year-old daughter, Bonnie. "I was wondering if she would remember me if I didn't get out ...
Judge won't dismiss charges against movie armorer in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on film set

Judge won't dismiss charges against movie armorer in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on film set

SANTA FE, N.M.
DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiatives

DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiatives

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Diversity, equity and inclusion programs were abolished Tuesday from Walt Disney World's governing district, now controlled by appointees of Gov.
'Euphoria' stars Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney post heartfelt tributes to late co-star Angus Cloud

'Euphoria' stars Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney post heartfelt tributes to late co-star Angus Cloud

Zendaya has posted a tender tribute to Angus Cloud , her “Euphoria” co-star who died this week at age 25.
CEO Brendan Quirk narrows the focus of USA Cycling with an eye on worlds and the Olympics

CEO Brendan Quirk narrows the focus of USA Cycling with an eye on worlds and the Olympics

It would be an understatement to say that Brendan Quirk took over an organization in turmoil when he moved from his spot as USA Cycling's chairman of the board to the office of the chief executive in December 2021.
Janet Yang to serve second term as president of Oscars organization

Janet Yang to serve second term as president of Oscars organization

Janet Yang has been re-elected to serve as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization said Tuesday.
Toronto-born actor Stephen Amell clarifies previous anti-strike statements

Toronto-born actor Stephen Amell clarifies previous anti-strike statements

TORONTO — Canadian actor Stephen Amell is seeking to clarify his stance on the Hollywood strike after previous comments suggested he wasn't in favour of it.
All governments must hold Calgary Stampede accountable after sex abuse settlement: MP

All governments must hold Calgary Stampede accountable after sex abuse settlement: MP

CALGARY — All levels of government must hold management of the Calgary Stampede to account over how it handled years of sexual abuse at a performance school it runs, says one of the city's 10 members of Parliament.
Ira Sachs wanted to make 'a film of intimacy.' It got him an NC-17 rating

Ira Sachs wanted to make 'a film of intimacy.' It got him an NC-17 rating

NEW YORK (AP) — Ira Sachs never set out to make an NC-17-rated film. The New York-based, 57-year-old filmmaker of sharply observed independent films ( "Love Is Strange," “Little Men” ) was compelled to create, as he says, “a film of intimacy.
Vintage computer that helped launch the Apple empire is being sold at auction

Vintage computer that helped launch the Apple empire is being sold at auction

BOSTON (AP) — A vintage Apple computer signed by company co-founder Steve Wozniak is being sold at auction.
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