Skip to content

Lifestyle News

Indian creator of Int'l Emmy-nominated show hopeful of win

Indian creator of Int'l Emmy-nominated show hopeful of win

NEW DELHI (AP) — Bollywood director and ad maker Ram Madhvani’s internet series “Aarya” has already received plenty of love from viewers, along with widespread critical acclaim in India. On Nov.
Omar El Akkad wins $100K Giller Prize for 'What Strange Paradise'

Omar El Akkad wins $100K Giller Prize for 'What Strange Paradise'

TORONTO — When Omar El Akkad heard his name called as this year's winner of the Scotiabank Giller Prize, he says the first person he thought of was his father.
'A mass loss of control': Answers sought in Houston concert

'A mass loss of control': Answers sought in Houston concert

HOUSTON (AP) — When rapper Travis Scott's sold-out concert in Houston became a deadly scene of panic and danger in the surging crowd, Edgar Acosta began worrying about his son, who wasn't answering his phone.
US reopens to international travel, allows happy reunions

US reopens to international travel, allows happy reunions

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Parents held children born while they were stuck abroad. Long-separated couples kissed, and grandparents embraced grandchildren who had doubled in age. The U.S.
Winnipeg screenwriter among winners of global academy film competition

Winnipeg screenwriter among winners of global academy film competition

LOS ANGELES — A Winnipeg screenwriter has won a US$35,000 prize and mentorship opportunity from the organization behind the Oscars.

Ye's Yeezy pays nearly $1M to settle slow-shipping lawsuit

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rapper and fashion mogul Ye's high-end clothing company Yeezy agreed Monday to pay $950,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by four California district attorneys over slow shipping to customers.
Deputy PM Freeland writes to Air Canada's board about CEO's comments on French

Deputy PM Freeland writes to Air Canada's board about CEO's comments on French

OTTAWA — Canada's deputy prime minister has written to Air Canada's board of directors, urging that its CEO improve his French and that his knowledge of the language be included in his annual performance review.
James Hart wins $100,000 Audain Prize as British Columbia's most distinguished artist

James Hart wins $100,000 Audain Prize as British Columbia's most distinguished artist

VANCOUVER — British Columbia carver James Hart, hereditary chief of the Eagle Clan of the Haida Nation, has won the $100,000 Audain Prize for Visual Art as the province's most distinguished artist.
Now largely vaccinated, Cubans prepare to welcome visitors

Now largely vaccinated, Cubans prepare to welcome visitors

HAVANA (AP) — Crafts vendors are returning to the streets, transport between provinces is gradually returning to normal and crowds once again line the seafront Malecon boulevard as night falls over the Cuban capital.
Cirque du Soleil to return to Toronto in April with touring show

Cirque du Soleil to return to Toronto in April with touring show

TORONTO — Cirque du Soleil is poised to leap back into Toronto next spring with its first show in more than two years.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks