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House approves Trump's request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid

House approves Trump's request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House narrowly voted Thursday to cut about $9.
Yael van der Wouden and Rachel Clarke win Women's Prize book awards

Yael van der Wouden and Rachel Clarke win Women's Prize book awards

LONDON (AP) — Dutch writer Yael van der Wouden won the Women’s Prize for Fiction on Thursday for her debut novel “The Safekeep,” a story of repressed emotion and suppressed historical memory in the Netherlands after World War II.
Weinstein case judge declares mistrial on remaining rape charge as jury foreperson won’t deliberate

Weinstein case judge declares mistrial on remaining rape charge as jury foreperson won’t deliberate

NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein ’s sex crimes retrial came to a disjointed end Thursday as the jury foreperson declined to deliberate and the judge declared a mistrial on a remaining rape charge, a day after a split verdict on other charges in the l
Meet the charitable foundation carrying the little-known legacy of 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game'

Meet the charitable foundation carrying the little-known legacy of 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game'

NEW YORK (AP) — It's sung every summer in baseball stadiums around the United States. But the impact of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” goes much further than simply getting fans out of their seats for the 7th-inning stretch.
A Grammy category is created for album covers just as Sabrina Carpenter's takes the spotlight

A Grammy category is created for album covers just as Sabrina Carpenter's takes the spotlight

NEW YORK (AP) — The Recording Academy has tweaked some of its rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards, including carving out a stand-alone category for best album cover — a day after Sabrina Carpenter sparked considerable discourse unveiling what is believe
Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Mike Love and Elton John react to the death of Brian Wilson

Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Mike Love and Elton John react to the death of Brian Wilson

Notable reaction to the death of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson at age 82. ___ “I have no words to express the sadness I feel right now. My Father @brianwilsonlive was every fiber of my body.
Ontario reports 74 new measles cases, including 28 more in the northern region

Ontario reports 74 new measles cases, including 28 more in the northern region

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 74 new measles cases over the last week, bringing the total number of people in the province who have fallen ill to 2,083 since October.
How expressing gratitude can transform your work and life

How expressing gratitude can transform your work and life

NEW YORK (AP) — The first thing Alison C. Jones does when she wakes up is to name three things she’s grateful for. It can be as simple as the breeze from a fan or as meaningful as the way a friend showed up for her emotionally.
'You cannot game it': Celine Song unpacks algorithm-era love with ‘The Materialists’

'You cannot game it': Celine Song unpacks algorithm-era love with ‘The Materialists’

For Celine Song, some things in life can’t be strategized; they must play out on their own terms.
New data on mothers who lost jobs during pregnancy show why they fight for change

New data on mothers who lost jobs during pregnancy show why they fight for change

Arina Kharlamova was cradling her two-month-old daughter when an email popped into her inbox that disrupted the calm of her maternity leave. The message invited the Whitby, Ont.
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