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Matthew Rankin working on films about Progressive Conservatives, Esperanto

Matthew Rankin working on films about Progressive Conservatives, Esperanto

“Universal Language" director Matthew Rankin says he's channelling his creative energy into two new films: one probing Canada's conservative legacy and another on the world's most famous made-up language.
Infidelity for the social media age: What is microcheating, and is it a big deal?

Infidelity for the social media age: What is microcheating, and is it a big deal?

Liking a co-worker’s photo on social media. Sending them direct messages. Checking in on Slack more often than before. Progressively interacting in this way with someone outside your relationship may be no big deal to you.
Maya Angelou memoir, Holocaust book are among those pulled from Naval Academy library in DEI purge

Maya Angelou memoir, Holocaust book are among those pulled from Naval Academy library in DEI purge

WASHINGTON (AP) — Books on the Holocaust, histories of feminism, civil rights and racism, and Maya Angelou's famous autobiography, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” were among the nearly 400 volumes removed from the U.S.
Ex-assistant says filmmaker Paul Schrader sexually assaulted her and backed out of settlement deal

Ex-assistant says filmmaker Paul Schrader sexually assaulted her and backed out of settlement deal

NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Schrader , the writer of “Taxi Driver” and director of “American Gigolo,” has been accused in a lawsuit of sexually assaulting his former personal assistant, firing her when she wouldn't acquiesce to advances and reneging on a se
Trump administration nixes plan to cover anti-obesity drugs through Medicare

Trump administration nixes plan to cover anti-obesity drugs through Medicare

President Donald Trump’s administration has decided not to cover expensive, high-demand obesity treatments under the federal government's Medicare program.
Retirees keep their eyes on the economy as Trump's tariffs roil financial markets

Retirees keep their eyes on the economy as Trump's tariffs roil financial markets

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — When retired school counselor Don Herneisen meets up with friends each week for breakfast at a hole-in-the-wall restaurant, the conversation often turns to the economy.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs hit with new sex trafficking charges a month before trial

Sean 'Diddy' Combs hit with new sex trafficking charges a month before trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Friday added two charges to Sean “Diddy” Combs ' indictment and said they expect four accusers to testify against him, expanding on allegations that the jailed hip-hop mogul engaged in sex trafficking with multi
Rise in number of U.S. doctors looking to move to Canada since Trump's election

Rise in number of U.S. doctors looking to move to Canada since Trump's election

HALIFAX — Recruiters say there's been a surge of interest from American doctors considering moving to Canada since the election of U.S. President Donald Trump in November.
New Nova Scotia regulations allow retail cannabis stores owned by Mi'kmaq community

New Nova Scotia regulations allow retail cannabis stores owned by Mi'kmaq community

HALIFAX — Mi’kmaq communities in Nova Scotia will be able to open legal cannabis retail stores on reserve under new provincial regulations.
Think twice before bailing out of the stock market, financial advisers say

Think twice before bailing out of the stock market, financial advisers say

NEW YORK (AP) — The huge swings rocking Wall Street and the global economy may feel far from normal. But, for investing at least, drops of this size have happened throughout history.
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