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Houston rapper Big Pokey dies after collapsing at show in Texas

Houston rapper Big Pokey dies after collapsing at show in Texas

HOUSTON (AP) — Milton Powell, a Houston rapper who performed under the name Big Pokey and is credited with elevating the city's hip-hop scene, died after collapsing during a show in Texas, a local official said Monday.
Canada Day events to feature citizenship ceremony in Ottawa, cross-country concert

Canada Day events to feature citizenship ceremony in Ottawa, cross-country concert

OTTAWA — Canada Day celebrations this year are set to feature a citizenship ceremony for 17 people in Ottawa, speeches from dignitaries and a cross-country concert with Canadian musicians. Ottawa's LeBreton Flats Park will be open from 9 a.m.
Empire expands Voilà online grocery home-delivery service into Alberta

Empire expands Voilà online grocery home-delivery service into Alberta

STELLARTON, N.S. — Empire Co. Ltd. says it's launching its Voilà online grocery home-delivery service in Calgary, Edmonton and the surrounding areas.
Elliot Page on balancing trans joy and harsh realities of anti-LGBTQ sentiment

Elliot Page on balancing trans joy and harsh realities of anti-LGBTQ sentiment

TORONTO — Elliot Page is in a bit of an odd position, he says, being one of the most visible transgender men in the world. He's in a better place than ever before. The Halifax-born actor is able to be his full self without reservation.
Kimberly Palmer: Shopping on social media the smart way

Kimberly Palmer: Shopping on social media the smart way

When Ziwei Cong bought some sweatpants that caught her eye during a livestream shopping event on social media, she was disappointed when they arrived and didn’t fit well.
High art becomes body art as visitors to Amsterdam's Rembrandt House Museum get inked

High art becomes body art as visitors to Amsterdam's Rembrandt House Museum get inked

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Henk Schiffmaker's needle whirrs as he tattoos the familiar lines of an elephant on Lilian Rachmaran's back.
Chinese online shoppers are enticed by deep discounts, payment plans as zest for spending lags

Chinese online shoppers are enticed by deep discounts, payment plans as zest for spending lags

HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese shoppers were treated to deep discounts, new products and payment plans as online merchants sought to revive their sluggish appetite for spending during China’s first major online shopping festival after the end of zero-COVID
Voters in Neuschwanstein area back world heritage status bid for Bavarian palaces

Voters in Neuschwanstein area back world heritage status bid for Bavarian palaces

BERLIN (AP) — Voters in the municipality where Neuschwanstein Castle is located have voted to approve a bid for UNESCO World Heritage status for the 19th century palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, some of which are among Germany's most popul
What if things could turn out differently? How the multiverse got into our heads and didn't let go

What if things could turn out differently? How the multiverse got into our heads and didn't let go

“Let’s do things differently this time.” Those are the first words you hear in this month’s “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” an otherworldly meditation on multiple realities. The message is clear from the get-go: We have choices.
Captivated by the multiverse and alternate realities? Here's a handy guide to some good stuff

Captivated by the multiverse and alternate realities? Here's a handy guide to some good stuff

Loved “Everything Everywhere All at Once?” Can't get enough of “The Flash” and “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” this month? Then this list is for you.
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