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Four provinces confirm measles cases with Montreal deemed Canada's epicentre

Four provinces confirm measles cases with Montreal deemed Canada's epicentre

Seventeen cases of measles have been confirmed in Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan and British Columbia — more than half of those in the Montreal area, while one Ontario case has been linked to a high school. Quebec public health director Dr.
Fans gather to say goodbye to Flaco the owl in New York City memorial

Fans gather to say goodbye to Flaco the owl in New York City memorial

NEW YORK (AP) — Dozens of mournful fans of Flaco the Eurasian eagle-owl gathered in New York City on Sunday to say goodbye to the beloved celebrity creature who became an inspiration and joy to many as he flew around Manhattan after someone let him o
Stella McCartney says sustainability doesn't have to sacrifice luxury in Beatles-filled Paris runway

Stella McCartney says sustainability doesn't have to sacrifice luxury in Beatles-filled Paris runway

PARIS (AP) — A greenhouse in Paris’ Parc Andre Citroen was a fitting stage for Stella McCartney's ecology-minded showcase at Paris Fashion Week on Monday.
B.C. measles case prompts exposure alert as officials urge vaccination before travel

B.C. measles case prompts exposure alert as officials urge vaccination before travel

VANCOUVER — The first case of measles in British Columbia since 2019 is prompting an exposure alert to residents of Richmond and vaccination reminders to parents and spring break travellers.
Carlos Acosta brings the streets of Havana to 'The Nutcracker' with new take on holiday ballet

Carlos Acosta brings the streets of Havana to 'The Nutcracker' with new take on holiday ballet

LONDON (AP) — Carlos Acosta, the Cuban-born ballet star, has danced “The Nutcracker” countless times in his glittering career. Now he’s giving the ballet a twist by putting the culture and music of his homeland at the heart of the holiday classic.
One Tech Tip: Change these settings on X to limit calls and hide your IP address

One Tech Tip: Change these settings on X to limit calls and hide your IP address

Elon Musk's social media platform X has made audio and video calling capabilities available to all users, not just those with paid accounts. But a privacy issue has emerged from the rollout.
Beloved author Kate DiCamillo talks writing and healing herself with new middle-grade novel 'Ferris'

Beloved author Kate DiCamillo talks writing and healing herself with new middle-grade novel 'Ferris'

NEW YORK (AP) — Children's writer Kate DiCamillo is known for beloved stories like “The Tale of Despereaux” and “Because of Winn-Dixie,” about kids and animals trying to navigate the world and make emotional connections.
Do AI video-generators dream of San Pedro? Madonna among early adopters of AI's next wave

Do AI video-generators dream of San Pedro? Madonna among early adopters of AI's next wave

Whenever Madonna sings the 1980s hit “La Isla Bonita” on her concert tour, moving images of swirling, sunset-tinted clouds play on the giant arena screens behind her.
Book Review: 'Means of Control' charts the disturbing rise of a secretive US surveillance regime

Book Review: 'Means of Control' charts the disturbing rise of a secretive US surveillance regime

In the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks, former national security advisor John Poindexter launched Total Information Awareness, intent on preventing future assaults on the homeland by amassing extensive databases on people and their movements.
Q&A: Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the Oscars again. This time, it's an election year

Q&A: Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the Oscars again. This time, it's an election year

NEW YORK (AP) — Through one of the most tumultuous periods in Oscar history, through flub and slap, Jimmy Kimmel has emerged as the steadying hand and abiding face of the Academy Awards.
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