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Sneakers of the House: Canada's MPs embrace comfort, style in office footwear trend

Sneakers of the House: Canada's MPs embrace comfort, style in office footwear trend

OTTAWA — You won't catch Omar Alghabra in a pair of Jordans. The federal transport minister has been loyal to the Adidas brand ever since he was a kid playing soccer in Saudi Arabia.
A new reality for summer day camps: possible disruptions due to air quality

A new reality for summer day camps: possible disruptions due to air quality

TORONTO — The summertime goal at Nicolas Hurtado’s camp is to get kids playing as much soccer as possible.
After several turbulent days, flight disruptions ease despite worries about 5G signals

After several turbulent days, flight disruptions ease despite worries about 5G signals

Airline passengers who have endured tens of thousands of weather-related flight delays this week got a welcome respite from the headaches Saturday, despite concerns about possible disruptions caused by new wireless 5G systems rolling out near major a
Canadians highlight national diversity, freedoms at Canada Day celebrations

Canadians highlight national diversity, freedoms at Canada Day celebrations

OTTAWA — The sounds of Indigenous drumming rang out alongside songs and cheers in honour of Canada Day on Saturday as Canadians from coast to coast gathered to celebrate the diversity and freedom they say make the country special.
Karen Allen on one last hurrah as Marion Ravenwood in 'Indiana Jones: Dial of Destiny'

Karen Allen on one last hurrah as Marion Ravenwood in 'Indiana Jones: Dial of Destiny'

NEW YORK (AP) — Indiana Jones. Karen Allen always knew he'd come walking back through her door. Since 1981's "Raiders of the Lost Ark," Allen has been only a sporadic presence in the subsequent sequels.
UK press watchdog finds a tabloid column about hate for Prince Harry's wife, Meghan, was sexist

UK press watchdog finds a tabloid column about hate for Prince Harry's wife, Meghan, was sexist

LONDON (AP) — A column in The Sun tabloid that fantasized about seeing Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan, being pelted with feces as she was paraded naked through the streets was sexist, Britain's press watchdog found.
How to grill the best kebabs for July 4 and all summer

How to grill the best kebabs for July 4 and all summer

Grilling food on sticks is one of the most primal and satisfying ways to cook dinner in the summer — frankly, any time you are willing to cook outside — and is a particular Fourth of July favorite.
Affirmative action for white people? Legacy college admissions come under renewed scrutiny

Affirmative action for white people? Legacy college admissions come under renewed scrutiny

WASHINGTON (AP) — The next big fight over college admissions already has taken hold, and it centers on a different kind of minority group that gets a boost: children of alumni.
Hollywood's actors may join its writers on strike. Here's why

Hollywood's actors may join its writers on strike. Here's why

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood actors may be days from joining screenwriters in what would be the first two-union strike in the industry in more than six decades, with huge consequences for film and television production.
Yellen addresses Essence Festival crowd, discusses economy, efforts to enfold minority communities

Yellen addresses Essence Festival crowd, discusses economy, efforts to enfold minority communities

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday touted the Biden administration's efforts to build a “fairer economy.” “I strongly believe that our racial equity work is not just the morally right thing to do.
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