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About 7 people a year die trying to save others from drowning in Canada, study finds

About 7 people a year die trying to save others from drowning in Canada, study finds

TORONTO — A new study says an average of seven people in Canada die each year trying to save another person from drowning. The researchers found that 74 people drowned between January 2010 and December 2019 after attempting a rescue in the water.
One Tech Tip: Can you tell if that song AI-generated? Here are some things to check

One Tech Tip: Can you tell if that song AI-generated? Here are some things to check

LONDON (AP) — Is it The Velvet Underground or Velvet Sundown? The fictitious rock group, Velvet Sundown, which comes complete with AI-generated music, lyrics and album art, is stoking debate about how the new technology is blurring the line between t
Cluster of new Ontario measles cases mostly in the Sudbury area

Cluster of new Ontario measles cases mostly in the Sudbury area

TORONTO — A northeastern Ontario region that saw its first measles infection this summer is now reporting dozens of new cases.
Justin Trudeau spotted at Katy Perry concert days after dining together in Montreal

Justin Trudeau spotted at Katy Perry concert days after dining together in Montreal

MONTREAL — Justin Trudeau was spotted in the crowd at Katy Perry’s concert in Montreal on Wednesday night, days after duo dined together in the city.
Guillermo del Toro, Jodie Foster to be honoured at this year's TIFF Tribute Awards

Guillermo del Toro, Jodie Foster to be honoured at this year's TIFF Tribute Awards

Guillermo del Toro and Jodie Foster are among those set to receive special honours at the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival.
West Virginia scrambles to strip artificial dyes from school meals before classes start

West Virginia scrambles to strip artificial dyes from school meals before classes start

When school starts in West Virginia next month, 240,000 students in districts large and small will notice something missing from their cafeteria trays.
On 'Bite Me,' Reneé Rapp punches back

On 'Bite Me,' Reneé Rapp punches back

NEW YORK (AP) — Reneé Rapp was clear on her intentions for her sophomore album, “Bite Me,” from the start. “I wanted to love this,” Rapp says.
Female tour guides in Afghanistan lead women-only groups as some travelers return

Female tour guides in Afghanistan lead women-only groups as some travelers return

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — They wandered through the museum, listening attentively as their guide explained the antiquities in display cabinets. It could have been any tour group, anywhere in the world. But there was something unusual about this one.
Birmingham gives an emotional farewell to Ozzy Osbourne as tearful family lead tributes

Birmingham gives an emotional farewell to Ozzy Osbourne as tearful family lead tributes

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Ozzy Osbourne returned to the “home of metal” for the last time on Wednesday as an emotional Birmingham honored one of its most cherished sons.
From 'Crossfire' to 'CeaseFire': C-SPAN executive launches program that promotes common ground

From 'Crossfire' to 'CeaseFire': C-SPAN executive launches program that promotes common ground

For several years when he was at CNN, Sam Feist was in charge of “Crossfire,” the show that set a template for televised political combat. Now that he runs C-SPAN, Feist is going in another direction.
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