February 5th, 2026

Entertainment News

Washington Post cuts a third of its staff in a blow to a legendary news brand

By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026

The Washington Post laid off one-third of its staff Wednesday, eliminating its sports section, several foreign bureaus and its books coverage in a widespread purge that represented a brutal blow to journalism and one of its most legendary brands. The Post’s executive editor, Matt Murray, called the move painful but necessary to put the outlet ... Read More »

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Still no suspect in the disappearance of ‘Today’ host Savannah Guthrie’s mother

By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The search for “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother still had no suspect or person of interest Wednesday, authorities said, four days after she disappeared with signs of forced entry at her home in southern Arizona. Investigators believe Nancy Guthrie was taken against her will over the weekend and Pima County ... Read More »

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Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments is being laid off

By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026

The Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments, not just the newsroom, is being laid off. The troubled Post began implementing large-scale cutbacks on Wednesday, including eliminating its sports department and shrinking the number of journalists it stations overseas. The changes were announced by executive editor Matt Murray in a Zoom meeting ... Read More »

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Washington Post eliminates sports department and reduces overseas journalists, AP source says

By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026

The troubled Washington Post has begun implementing large-scale cutbacks, including eliminating its sports department and shrinking the number of journalists it stations overseas. The changes were announced in a Zoom meeting with staff on Wednesday by executive editor Matt Murray. That’s according to a person who listened to the call but was not authorized to ... Read More »

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Hank and John Green’s studio becomes a nonprofit as they aim to make ‘trustworthy content’ online

By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Author-vloggers Hank and John Green often end their popular “Crash Course” videos with a donation appeal to keep the YouTube show “free for everyone forever.” The multihyphenate brothers now hope they’ve figured out a way to do just that — by changing their production studio’s tax status. Their educational media company ... Read More »

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See the world in vertical: Top photos by AP photojournalists

By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026

Jan. 28-Feb. 3, 2026 AP mobile scroll: a selection of standout vertical images published by The Associated Press in the past week. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Penny the Doberman pinscher wins the 150th Westminster dog show

By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The dog was Penny. The win was priceless. A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, netting U.S. show dogs’ most coveted prize — and giving veteran handler Andy Linton another win after nearly four decades. Linton got best in show ... Read More »

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Doberman pinscher named Penny wins best in show at the 150th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, netting U.S. show dogs’ most coveted prize. Penny bested six other finalists at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Each dog is judged according to how closely it matches the ideal for its breed. ... Read More »

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A Doberman pinscher named Penny wins best in show at the 150th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — A Doberman pinscher named Penny wins best in show at the 150th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The Associated Press... Read More »

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7 dogs competing for Westminster show’s big prize Tuesday night

By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — After two days, 2,500 dogs and more than 200 breeds, the Westminster Kennel Club is coming down to just seven canines vying for U.S. show dogs’ most coveted prize. The winner gets a trophy, ribbons, bragging rights and, this year, the distinction of winning the milestone 150th annual Westminster show. Finalists ... Read More »

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7 dogs competing for Westminster’s show big prize Tuesday night

By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — After two days, 2,500 dogs and more than 200 breeds, the Westminster Kennel Club is coming down to just seven canines vying for U.S. show dogs’ most coveted prize. Four finalists already have been chosen: an Afghan hound named Zaida, a Lhasa apso called JJ, a Maltese named Cookie, and an ... Read More »

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