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Another line of attack: White House sets up a hall of shame for news outlets
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s White House is taking on the role of media critic and asking for help from “everyday Americans.” Over the Thanksgiving weekend, the White House launched a web portal it says will spotlight bias on the part of news outlets, targeting the Boston Globe, CBS News and The Independent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What to know about the Eurovision Song Contest as Israel’s participation sparks walkouts
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — The Eurovision Song Contest, which aims to be an upbeat celebration of music and unity, is facing the biggest crisis in its seven-decade history after four countries walked out of the competition over Israel’s participation, and others indicated they could join the boycott. Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia announced they will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
The death of Pope Francis brought change to the Catholic Church, which counts 1.4 billion adherents and is now led — for the first time — by an American pope. The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as he spoke before a crowd horrified many and prompted somber conversations about political violence. And when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Review: ‘Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’ falls just short in Samus Aran’s anticipated return
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
TORONTO — Eight years in the making, and eighteen years after the release of its predecessor, “Metroid Prime 4: Beyond” arrives on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 carrying the weight of lofty expectations. The latest chapter in the adventures of spacefaring bounty hunter Samus Aran provides plenty of what we’ve missed — an excellent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iran’s famed singer Googoosh recalls family, exile and life in the spotlight
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — For Googoosh, Iran’s most-famous singer, life always has been balancing act of one kind or another. It began as a child, performing with her acrobat father who balanced her on a chair atop another chair resting only on his chin. Then later, as an icon of stage and screen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trinidad and Tobago’s steelpan makes a comeback as a new generation embraces its sound
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — The steelpan, a percussion instrument created in Trinidad and Tobago in 1939, is making a comeback as a new generation embraces its bright, melodious sound on stage and on the dance floor. Fans say new technology has made the steelpan more accessible — and affordable — and a growing number of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, actor who performed in ‘Mortal Kombat,’ has died at 75
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, a Tokyo-born actor known for his roles in the film “Mortal Kombat” and TV series “The Man in the High Castle” has died. He was 75. Tagawa died in Santa Barbara from complications due to a stroke, his manager, Margie Weiner, confirmed on Thursday. “He died surrounded by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police recover a swallowed Fabergé pendant after a 6-day wait for it to reappear
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Police said Friday they have recovered a James Bond-inspired Fabergé pendant after six days of closely watching the man accused of swallowing the jewelry in an Auckland store. They said the pendant was recovered Thursday night after it exited the suspect’s gastrointestinal tract naturally without medical intervention. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police recover a stolen and swallowed Fabergé pendant after a 6-day wait for it to reappear
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Police said Friday they have recovered a stolen James Bond-inspired Fabergé pendant after six days of closely watching the man accused of swallowing the jewelry in an Auckland store. They said the pendant was recovered Thursday night after it exited the suspect’s gastrointestinal tract naturally without medical intervention. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police recover a James Bond-inspired Fabergé pendant from the bowels of a man accused of eating it
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s police, who have spent six days monitoring every bowel movement of a man accused of swallowing a James Bond-inspired pendant in a jewelry store, said Friday that they had recovered the allegedly stolen loot. A spokesperson said the 33,000 New Zealand dollar ($19,000) Fabergé pendant was recovered from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hollywood meets the Middle East as Red Sea International Film Festival opens in Jeddah
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival, one of the Middle East’s largest film festivals, opened Thursday in the coastal city of Jeddah, marking a significant moment for the kingdom’s growing film industry. Running from Dec. 4 to 13, the Red Sea International Film Festival brings together ... Read More »
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