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Ousted vaccine panel members say rigorous science is being abandoned

Ousted vaccine panel members say rigorous science is being abandoned

NEW YORK (AP) — The 17 experts who were ousted from a government vaccine committee last month say they have little faith in what the panel has become, and have outlined possible alternative ways to make U.S. vaccine policy. U.S.
Migrant worker calls proposed spike in housing cost payroll deduction 'wickedness'

Migrant worker calls proposed spike in housing cost payroll deduction 'wickedness'

OTTAWA — An Ontario migrant farm worker says there is "wickedness" in a federal government proposal that could allow employers to charge some workers 30 per cent of their income for housing.
Judge dismisses lawsuit filed by Alec Baldwin for malicious prosecution in fatal 'Rust' set shooting

Judge dismisses lawsuit filed by Alec Baldwin for malicious prosecution in fatal 'Rust' set shooting

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by actor Alec Baldwin for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations in the 2021 fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie “Rust.
Judge orders Trump administration to explain why order to restore Voice of America wasn't followed

Judge orders Trump administration to explain why order to restore Voice of America wasn't followed

A federal judge on Wednesday essentially accused the Trump administration of ignoring his orders to restore Voice of America's operations and explain clearly what it is doing with the government-run operation that provides news to other countries. U.
FACT FOCUS: No, Oprah Winfrey didn't block access to a private road amid tsunami warning evacuations

FACT FOCUS: No, Oprah Winfrey didn't block access to a private road amid tsunami warning evacuations

Even as the threat of a tsunami swamping Hawaii had passed on Wednesday , social media posts were still circulating claims that Oprah Winfrey had refused immediate access to a private road that would allow residents a shorter evacuation route.
American Eagle's 'good jeans' ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards

American Eagle's 'good jeans' ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters wanted to make a splash with its new advertising campaign starring 27-year-old actor Sydney Sweeney .
Russian soprano's case alleging national origin discrimination against the Met Opera to proceed

Russian soprano's case alleging national origin discrimination against the Met Opera to proceed

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge says Russian soprano Anna Netrebko can move forward with her case claiming national origin discrimination by the Metropolitan Opera, which dropped her after she refused to repudiate President Vladimir Putin over Russia
'Downton Abbey' star Elizabeth McGovern brings Ava Gardner's tumultuous life to the stage

'Downton Abbey' star Elizabeth McGovern brings Ava Gardner's tumultuous life to the stage

NEW YORK (AP) — For all of Elizabeth McGovern's acting career, someone else wrote her lines. Now it's her turn.
FDA vaccine chief leaving agency after less than 3 months

FDA vaccine chief leaving agency after less than 3 months

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration’s polarizing vaccine chief is leaving the agency after a brief tenure that drew the ire of biotech executives, patient groups and conservative allies of President Donald Trump. Dr.
Katy Perry superfan from Alberta basks in newfound fame, puts Medicine Hat on the map

Katy Perry superfan from Alberta basks in newfound fame, puts Medicine Hat on the map

A Katy Perry superfan is basking in newfound fame after a video of him meeting the pop star garnered nearly a million views online.
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