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Book on climate optimism wins Shaughnessy Cohen political writing prize

Book on climate optimism wins Shaughnessy Cohen political writing prize

OTTAWA — A hope-filled book about mitigating climate change has won the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing.
Marilyn Manson lawsuit against ex Evan Rachel Wood gutted

Marilyn Manson lawsuit against ex Evan Rachel Wood gutted

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California judge on Tuesday threw out key sections of Marilyn Manson's lawsuit against his former fiancee, “Westworld” actor Evan Rachel Wood, claiming she fabricated public allegations that he sexually and physically abused her
Beyoncé dazzles fans in 'Renaissance' world tour opening concert

Beyoncé dazzles fans in 'Renaissance' world tour opening concert

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Tens of thousands of fans descended upon the Swedish capital of Stockholm to celebrate the opening show of Beyoncé’s new world tour on Wednesday.
Top jewelry pieces fall short of target prices at Christie's auction derided by Jewish groups

Top jewelry pieces fall short of target prices at Christie's auction derided by Jewish groups

GENEVA (AP) — A ruby ring and a diamond necklace fetched less than their pre-sale estimates at a Christie's auction Wednesday of a vast jewelry collection of a late Austrian heiress that was bought with riches from a retail empire dating back to the
Disney posts higher second-quarter earnings and revenue thanks to strong theme parks business

Disney posts higher second-quarter earnings and revenue thanks to strong theme parks business

Ongoing strength at its theme parks and an improving streaming business propelled The Walt Disney Co. to higher profits and revenue in its fiscal second quarter.
Kansas City suburb's ban on having more than three roommates challenged in court

Kansas City suburb's ban on having more than three roommates challenged in court

SHAWNEE, Ks. (AP) — A Kansas City suburb's rule prohibiting more than three unrelated roommates from living together is being challenged in court.
Mommy blogger Heather Armstrong, known as Dooce to fans, dead at 47

Mommy blogger Heather Armstrong, known as Dooce to fans, dead at 47

NEW YORK (AP) — The pioneering mommy blogger Heather Armstrong, who laid bare her struggles as a parent and her battles with depression and alcoholism on her site Dooce.com and on social media, has died at 47.
NHL tough guys die 10 years younger than their fellow players, study finds

NHL tough guys die 10 years younger than their fellow players, study finds

MONTREAL — A study of former National Hockey League players shows that enforcers who spent a lot of time dropping their gloves or in the penalty box lived significantly shorter lives than their peers.
7.6M Canadians watched some part of the coronation of King Charles III: Numeris

7.6M Canadians watched some part of the coronation of King Charles III: Numeris

Millions of Canadians tuned in to the coronation of King Charles III, with the majority watching parts of the ceremony in real time, according to Numeris data. Numeris reported that 7.
Disney board banned X-rated stores and liquor shops from property, overlooking prisons

Disney board banned X-rated stores and liquor shops from property, overlooking prisons

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Before allies of Gov.
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