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Star-studded D.C. tribute concert celebrates Gershwin Prize winner Joni Mitchell

Star-studded D.C. tribute concert celebrates Gershwin Prize winner Joni Mitchell

WASHINGTON — Alberta-born songstress Joni Mitchell headed up a procession of musical luminaries past and present Wednesday at a gala celebration of her latest lifetime achievement: the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
Joni Mitchell honored with Gershwin Prize at tribute concert

Joni Mitchell honored with Gershwin Prize at tribute concert

WASHINGTON, DC (AP) — When Joni Mitchell finally took the stage near the end of an all-star tribute concert honoring her as this year’s recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, she opted to perform a cover rather than one
Looted Kandinsky work restored to Jewish heirs fetches $45M

Looted Kandinsky work restored to Jewish heirs fetches $45M

LONDON (AP) — A painting by Wassily Kandinsky that spent decades in a Dutch museum after its Jewish owner was murdered in the Holocaust has sold at auction for 37.2 million pounds ($44.9 million).
Art Gallery of Ontario releases early designs for multi-million dollar expansion

Art Gallery of Ontario releases early designs for multi-million dollar expansion

TORONTO — The Art Gallery of Ontario is embarking on a multi-million dollar expansion project that will see the addition of 13 new galleries across five floors.
Judge in Young Thug trial orders probe of leaked evidence

Judge in Young Thug trial orders probe of leaked evidence

ATLANTA (AP) — The judge overseeing the racketeering and gang case against Atlanta rapper Young Thug and others has ordered an investigation into the leak of a video that shows a state's witness offering information in exchange for leniency.
Health Canada warns of uncertified child car seats that could increase risk of injury

Health Canada warns of uncertified child car seats that could increase risk of injury

Health Canada is warning Canadians to stop using two types of car seats they say do not meet safety standards.
Review your rights before signing paperwork during a layoff: employment lawyers

Review your rights before signing paperwork during a layoff: employment lawyers

TORONTO — You've just made it into the office, when your boss brings you into a meeting room, where you find someone from human resources about to deliver you bad news: your company is carrying out layoffs and you're on the list.
Don't miss these 3 tax credits when you file this year

Don't miss these 3 tax credits when you file this year

A tax credit is among the most satisfying benefits you can turn up when preparing your return. Unlike a deduction, which decreases the income on which you’ll be taxed, a tax credit reduces your overall tax due.
Best of MWC: Screens that roll, ChatGPT interactive glasses

Best of MWC: Screens that roll, ChatGPT interactive glasses

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The father of the cellphone was there. So was Huawei and a host of other Chinese tech companies .
WHO urges assistance to African nations facing cholera

WHO urges assistance to African nations facing cholera

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A World Health Organization official in Africa is urging more support to countries facing cholera outbreaks, saying the disease has the potential to "quickly explode" as rainfall persists in some areas. Dr.
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