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German men with the strongest fingers compete in Bavaria's 'Fingerhakeln' wrestling championship
BERNBEUREN, Germany (AP) — Despite the threat of dislocated fingers and strained muscles, over 150 Bavarian men came together Sunday to compete in Germany’s unique national championship of “Fingerhakeln,” or finger wrestling.
May 12, 2024 6:34 AM
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Balancing act: Canadian North’s first Inuk CEO juggles Arctic airline challenges
In a colonnaded limestone building across from Parliament Hill, Shelly De Caria addressed a House of Commons committee on Wednesday as a chief executive for the first time in her 11-year airline career.
May 12, 2024 4:00 AM
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Matthew Rankin proud to represent Winnipeg's 'anti-mainstream' film scene at Cannes
Matthew Rankin says he's proud to attend this year's Cannes Film Festival with fellow Winnipeg-born director Guy Maddin — especially since his hometown’s indie film scene often gets overlooked. “It’s wonderful to be there with Guy.
May 12, 2024 4:00 AM
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Switzerland’s Nemo wins 68th Eurovision Song Contest after event roiled by protests over war in Gaza
MALMO, Sweden (AP) — Swiss singer Nemo won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday with “The Code,” an operatic pop-rap ode to the singer’s journey toward embracing a nongender identity.
May 12, 2024 1:45 AM
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Trails closed after bear attacks woman at estuary in Squamish, B.C.
SQUAMISH, B.C. — Officials say a woman was attacked by a bear while she was walking her dog at a nature estuary in Squamish, B.C.
May 11, 2024 6:13 PM
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Alleged Drake trespasser returns to get bike, gets ticketed: police
TORONTO — Police allege a man accused of trespassing at Drake's Toronto home earlier this week returned to the property Saturday to retrieve his bike.
May 11, 2024 5:13 PM
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Target to reduce number of stores carrying Pride-themed merchandise after last year's backlash
NEW YORK (AP) — Target confirmed Friday that it won't carry Pride Month merchandise at all stores in June after the discount retailer experienced a backlash and lower sales over its collection honoring LGBTQ+ communities.
May 11, 2024 11:20 AM
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Dutch broadcaster furious, fans bemused after Netherlands' Joost Klein is booted from Eurovision
MALMO, Sweden (AP) — A Dutch public broadcaster reacted angrily after the Netherlands’ contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest was dramatically expelled from the competition hours before Saturday’s final over a backstage incident that is being inve
May 11, 2024 10:17 AM
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Tips to make a house or apartment safe and accessible for older adults living at home
With a majority of Americans preferring to live in their own homes as long as possible, experts stress the importance of modifications to keep dwellings safe and accessible.
May 11, 2024 7:16 AM
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Some older Americans splurge to keep homes accessible while others struggle to make safety upgrades
NEW YORK (AP) — Brenda Edwards considers the four bedroom ranch-style house where she has lived for 20 years her forever home. It's where the 70-year-old retired nurse and her 79-year-old husband want to stay as their mobility becomes more limited.
May 11, 2024 7:16 AM
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