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London mayor seeks answers over Taser use on rapper's father

London’s mayor has called for an urgent investigation after rapper Wretch 32 released a video of his father being tasered in his home by a British police officer. The 36-second clip posted late Tuesday on Twitter shows police entering a house.
4 'Vanderpump' regulars ousted over slurs, racial profiling

4 'Vanderpump' regulars ousted over slurs, racial profiling

NEW YORK — Four cast members are not returning for another season of Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules” — two over their racist social media posts, and the others after they racially profiled a coworker.

Aftermath of Floyd death drives news interest, notably CNN

NEW YORK — Public interest in demonstrations following the death of George Floyd boosted news programming — none more so than CNN.
CBC host Wendy Mesley apologizes for using a certain word in discussion on race

CBC host Wendy Mesley apologizes for using a certain word in discussion on race

TORONTO — CBC News host Wendy Mesley says she's sorry and "deeply ashamed" after using "a word that should never be used" during an editorial discussion about current issues regarding race.

Some Canadian CrossFit gyms quick to de-affiliate from brand after Glassman comments

TORONTO — Darren Thornton is in the process of researching new names to rebrand CrossFit Defy, the gym he co-owns with his wife Michelle in Toronto's Leaside neighbourhood.
Wanderlust woes? Décor ideas for the housebound traveller

Wanderlust woes? Décor ideas for the housebound traveller

If your actual travel plans are on hold, you can soothe your wanderlust with a few home décor change-ups or additions.
Review: Gone West embrace a sunny country in superb album

Review: Gone West embrace a sunny country in superb album

Gone West, “Canyons” (Triple Tigers Records) The full-length debut album from Gone West sets the tone right from the album cover — the four members languidly walking up a road in Malibu, California. It's warm and they are sun-kissed.
Vienna Philharmonic purrs back to life after pandemic pause

Vienna Philharmonic purrs back to life after pandemic pause

The Vienna Philharmonic returned home, and its famous strings purred for the first time since March 10.
What is herd immunity and could it work with COVID-19?

What is herd immunity and could it work with COVID-19?

What is herd immunity and could it work with COVID-19? Herd immunity is when a virus can no longer spread easily because enough people are immune to it.
AP Exclusive: The Dalai Lama to release 1st album in July

AP Exclusive: The Dalai Lama to release 1st album in July

NEW YORK — Stressed out while working at a bank in New Zealand, Junelle Kunin began searching for music paired with teachings from the Dalai Lama to calm herself down and allow herself to focus. But she couldn’t find it online.
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