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More Canadians are experiencing allergies due to climate change, experts say

More Canadians are experiencing allergies due to climate change, experts say

For the last two years, rushing their toddler to hospital has become the norm for Daniela Mora-Fisher and her husband. “A cold would become a wheeze. A wheeze would become a crisis,” Mora-Fisher said.
Movie Review: Disenchantment under the sea in live-action ‘The Little Mermaid’

Movie Review: Disenchantment under the sea in live-action ‘The Little Mermaid’

It’s not Rob Marshall’s fault that Disney’s latest live-action retread doesn’t really sing.
Dudamel in surprise move resigns from Paris Opéra 2 years into 6-year contract

Dudamel in surprise move resigns from Paris Opéra 2 years into 6-year contract

Gustavo Dudamel announced his resignation as music director of the Paris Opéra on Thursday, a surprise decision two seasons into a six-year contract scheduled to run through the 2026-27 season.
US study finds 1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron, starts identifying key symptoms

US study finds 1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron, starts identifying key symptoms

WASHINGTON (AP) — About 10% of people appear to suffer long COVID after an omicron infection, a lower estimate than earlier in the pandemic, according to a study of nearly 10,000 Americans that aims to help unravel the mysterious condition.
Rare James M. Cain story 'Blackmail' published for first time

Rare James M. Cain story 'Blackmail' published for first time

NEW YORK (AP) — PLEASE SEND FRIDAY JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT The characters are pure noir: Pat, a “dark, heavily handsome thick-shouldered" young man; Myra, a “cheesecakey” woman whose “thick blonde hair" fell “off her bare head to brilliant brassy effect.
Cannes turns up the glamour for amfAR gala to raise money for AIDS research

Cannes turns up the glamour for amfAR gala to raise money for AIDS research

ANTIBES, France (AP) — With a guestlist that boasted equal parts wealth, fame and glamour, amfAR returned to the French Riviera Thursday for its Cannes gala to raise money for AIDS research.
Amanda Gorman's poem for Biden's inauguration barred for younger children by Florida school

Amanda Gorman's poem for Biden's inauguration barred for younger children by Florida school

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A poem written for President Joe Biden's inauguration has been placed on a restricted list at a South Florida elementary school after one parent's complaint.
Adnan Syed's murder conviction on hold for now, as Maryland Supreme Court considers appeal

Adnan Syed's murder conviction on hold for now, as Maryland Supreme Court considers appeal

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Adnan Syed will not return to jail and his murder conviction is on hold, for now, as Maryland's Supreme Court decides whether to hear his appeal.
'Romeo & Juliet' stars' lawsuit over 1968 film's teen nude scene tossed

'Romeo & Juliet' stars' lawsuit over 1968 film's teen nude scene tossed

A Los Angeles County judge on Thursday said she will dismiss a lawsuit that the stars of 1968's “Romeo and Juliet" filed over the film's nude scene, finding that their depiction could not be considered child pornography and they filed their claim too
Target on the defensive after removing some products aimed at LGBTQ+

Target on the defensive after removing some products aimed at LGBTQ+

NEW YORK (AP) — Target once distinguished itself as being boldly supportive of the LGBTQ+ community.
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