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Danny Masterson used drugging, Scientology to get away with rape, prosecutor says

Danny Masterson used drugging, Scientology to get away with rape, prosecutor says

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Danny Masterson drugged women’s drinks so he could rape them, then relied on his prominence in the Church of Scientology to avoid consequences for years, a prosecutor told jurors Tuesday in closing arguments at the actor’s trial.
Biden speaks out against 'antisemitic bile' during Jewish American Heritage Month celebration

Biden speaks out against 'antisemitic bile' during Jewish American Heritage Month celebration

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden marked Jewish American Heritage Month on Tuesday by highlighting his administration's efforts to combat rising antisemitism , at a White House reception that featured performances from the stars of the Broadway r

Gessen resigns from PEN America board over canceled panel with Russian dissidents

NEW YORK (AP) — The author and journalist Masha Gessen has resigned as vice president of the board of PEN America, citing their unhappiness with the literary and free expression organization's cancellation of an event with Russian panelists.
Cannes Film Festival kicks off with Johnny Depp, 'Jeanne du Barry' and plenty to talk about

Cannes Film Festival kicks off with Johnny Depp, 'Jeanne du Barry' and plenty to talk about

CANNES, France (AP) — The Cannes Film Festival red carpet sprang to life Tuesday with the premiere of the Louis XV period drama “Jeanne du Barry," with Johnny Depp, as the French Riviera movie pageant launched a star-studded and potentially controver
New cancer diagnoses down in 2020, possibly due to COVID-19 disruptions: StatCan

New cancer diagnoses down in 2020, possibly due to COVID-19 disruptions: StatCan

Statistics Canada saysthere was a notable decline in new cancer diagnoses in 2020, possibly due to pandemic-relateddisruptions in screening services. The incidence rate of new cancer cases dropped by 12.
YouTube’s recommendations send violent and graphic gun videos to 9-year-olds, study finds

YouTube’s recommendations send violent and graphic gun videos to 9-year-olds, study finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — When researchers at a nonprofit that studies social media wanted to understand the connection between YouTube videos and gun violence, they set up accounts on the platform that mimicked the behavior of typical boys living in the U.
Infertility is common in the US, but insurance coverage remains limited

Infertility is common in the US, but insurance coverage remains limited

Jessica Tincopa may leave the photography business she spent 14 years building for one reason: to find coverage for fertility treatment.
Disney asks judge to dismiss DeSantis-appointed board's lawsuit in latest tit-for-tat

Disney asks judge to dismiss DeSantis-appointed board's lawsuit in latest tit-for-tat

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Disney on Tuesday asked a state judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a governing board appointed by Gov.
Don't stress your plants when transferring them from indoors to an outdoor garden

Don't stress your plants when transferring them from indoors to an outdoor garden

It’s prime planting time in many regions, and gardeners are flocking to garden centers for annuals , and herb and vegetable starter plants .
All Quebec's bilingual towns resolve to keep right to operate in English and French

All Quebec's bilingual towns resolve to keep right to operate in English and French

MONTREAL — All the Quebec municipalities that were at risk of losing their bilingual status under a provincial language law have opted to maintain their right to serve people in both English and French, the province's language office confirmed.
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