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Napoleon's iconic bicorne hat and personal treasures expected to fetch millions in Paris

Napoleon's iconic bicorne hat and personal treasures expected to fetch millions in Paris

PARIS (AP) — After Hollywood's “Napoleon” exposed the legendary emperor to a new generation, over 100 relics — which shaped empires, broke hearts and spawned centuries of fascination — are on display in Paris ahead of what experts call one of the mos
Climate activist throws paint on Picasso painting at Montreal museum

Climate activist throws paint on Picasso painting at Montreal museum

MONTREAL — A climate activist group says one of its supporters sprayed pink paint this morning on a Pablo Picasso painting at a Montreal museum.
Nero's ancient Rome and Jazz Age New York meet in `The Comet/Poppea' at Lincoln Center

Nero's ancient Rome and Jazz Age New York meet in `The Comet/Poppea' at Lincoln Center

NEW YORK (AP) — Nero's ancient Rome and Jazz Age New York were similar. That is the message of “The Comet/Poppea,” an intriguing combination of Monteverdi’s 1643 opera “L’incoronazione di Poppea” and George E.
New measles cases increase for third week in northern Ontario public health unit

New measles cases increase for third week in northern Ontario public health unit

TORONTO — A northern Ontario region that saw its first measles infection in April is now seeing dozens of new cases for the third week in a row.
'Elbows Up' anthology to include prominent patriots Margaret Atwood, Jay Baruchel, Atom Egoyan

'Elbows Up' anthology to include prominent patriots Margaret Atwood, Jay Baruchel, Atom Egoyan

TORONTO — An upcoming anthology to meet the recent swell in national pride will include essays by prominent Canadians including writers Margaret Atwood and Omar El Akkad, as well as filmmakers Atom Egoyan and Jay Baruchel.
Think you know 'Jaws'? Test your knowledge with this trivia ahead of the movie's 50th anniversary

Think you know 'Jaws'? Test your knowledge with this trivia ahead of the movie's 50th anniversary

Friday marks the 50th anniversary of “Jaws.” It remains one of the most beloved and rewatched movies of all time.
Who will have the 2025 song of the summer? We offer some predictions

Who will have the 2025 song of the summer? We offer some predictions

NEW YORK (AP) — What makes a great song of the summer? Is it an up-tempo pop banger? Something with an earworm chorus? Does it need to feature the words “summer,” “sunshine,” or another synonym — “California” — in the title? How could anyone attempt
As Canada's only 'sugar tax' ends, a study suggests it may have been effective

As Canada's only 'sugar tax' ends, a study suggests it may have been effective

ST. JOHN'S — A new study suggests a unique provincial tax on sugar-sweetened drinks may have dissuaded people from buying and drinking the beverages.
Voice of America and Radio Farda's Persian services cover the Israel-Iran conflict despite cutbacks

Voice of America and Radio Farda's Persian services cover the Israel-Iran conflict despite cutbacks

In the early days of Israel's attack on Iran , U.S.-operated Radio Farda, which broadcasts in the Persian language in Iran, debunked a state media report that an Israeli pilot had been shot down and captured.
Tariff threats, wars will slow but not collapse global luxury sales in 2025, new study shows

Tariff threats, wars will slow but not collapse global luxury sales in 2025, new study shows

MILAN (AP) — Global sales of personal luxury goods are ”slowing down but not collapsing,” according to a Bain & Co. consultancy study released Thursday.
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