August 24th, 2025

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By Canadian Press on August 19th, 2025

Nonfiction 1. The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, narrated by the author (Audible Studios) 2. Atomic Habitsby James Clear, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio) 3. Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything by Alyson Stoner, narrated by the author (Macmillan Audio) 4. Out of the Woods by Gregg Olsen, narrated by Karen Peakes (Brilliance Audio) 5. ... Read More »

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Book Review: ‘High Season’ is a twisty thriller about the murder of a teenage girl in paradise

By Canadian Press on August 19th, 2025

Kate Bishop finds heart and poignancy at the center of her artfully crafted thriller, “High Season,” setting it apart from other by-the-numbers beach reads. At the center of the story is Nina Drayton, who, 20 years ago at age 5, was the sole witness to the murder of her sister, Tamara, by Josie Jackson, the ... Read More »

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Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump’s tariffs and immigration crackdown

By Canadian Press on August 19th, 2025

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and convention centers reporting fewer visitors compared to last year, especially from abroad, and some officials are blaming the Trump administration’s tariffs and immigration policies for the decline. The city known for lavish shows, endless buffets and around-the-clock gambling welcomed just ... Read More »

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Jules Witcover, reporter best known for ‘Politics Today’ column, dies at 98

By Canadian Press on August 18th, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jules Witcover, who cowrote one of the nation’s leading political columns for nearly three decades, died Saturday at the age of 98, his daughter Amy Witcover-Sandford said. Witcover’s widely syndicated daily column, written jointly for 24 years with the late Jack Germond, gave him an outlet to register strong opinions, leaving little ... Read More »

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Learn about the 5 people charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death

By Canadian Press on August 18th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — One year ago, federal authorities announced that five people had been charged in connection with the ketamine overdose death of Matthew Perry. All five have now agreed to plead guilty, including the personal assistant of the “Friends” star, an old acquaintance and two doctors. On Monday, Jasveen Sangha, who prosecutors say ... Read More »

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FTC sues ticket reseller, saying it illegally exceeded purchase limits for Taylor Swift, other shows

By Canadian Press on August 18th, 2025

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit Monday against a ticket broker, alleging the company used illegal tactics to exceed purchasing limits for popular events and then resold tickets at significantly higher prices. In a lawsuit filed in federal court in Maryland, the FTC said Maryland-based ticket broker Key Investment Group has used thousands ... Read More »

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‘Ketamine Queen’ accused of selling fatal dose to Matthew Perry agrees to plead guilty

By Canadian Press on August 18th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman known as the “Ketamine Queen,” charged with selling Matthew Perry the drug that killed him, agreed to plead guilty Monday. Jasveen Sangha becomes the fifth and final defendant charged in the overdose death of the “Friends” star to strike a plea agreement with federal prosecutors. Having initially pleaded not ... Read More »

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Movie Review: Margaret Qualley shines in ‘Honey Don’t!’ as Philip Marlowe in red lipstick

By Canadian Press on August 18th, 2025

The skies are blue, the sun unrelenting and the body count escalating in the Bakersfield, California, of “Honey Don’t!,” where Margaret Qualley’s private investigator tries to get a handle on the nefarious goings-on in her city with a small-town feel. It’s the second film in Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke’s so-called “lesbian B-movie trilogy,” and ... Read More »

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The story behind Devo’s ‘Whip It’ and their misunderstood legacy

By Canadian Press on August 18th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — You know the band Devo, right? The guys with the funny red plastic hats and jumpsuits? The New Wave musicians behind the silly “Whip It” video? They had that odd, spiky ’80s vibe? Well, it turns out you may not know as much as you think. The new Netflix documentary “Devo” ... Read More »

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Second trial in killing of rapper Young Dolph starts in Memphis

By Canadian Press on August 18th, 2025

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The trial of a man charged with organizing the daytime ambush killing of rapper Young Dolph at a Memphis bakery in November 2021 began on Monday. Hernandez Govan, 45, was indicted on first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and attempted murder charges about a year after Young Dolph was killed. ... Read More »

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Saskatchewan’s excitement around Chappell Roan lands on late-night TV circuit

By Canadian Press on August 18th, 2025

The excitement in Saskatchewan around American pop singer Chappell Roan and her latest song appears to have made its way to the late-night TV circuit. Roan has created a buzz in Saskatchewan with the release of “The Subway,” the star’s newest single about post-breakup frustration, where she name-drops Saskatchewan. “Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon highlighted ... Read More »

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