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US revokes emergency use of malaria drugs vs. coronavirus

US revokes emergency use of malaria drugs vs. coronavirus

WASHINGTON — U.S. regulators on Monday revoked emergency authorization for malaria drugs promoted by President Donald Trump for treating COVID-19 amid growing evidence they don’t work and could cause serious side effects.
A rundown of the 40 albums on the Polaris Music Prize long list

A rundown of the 40 albums on the Polaris Music Prize long list

The Polaris Music Prize has unveiled the 40 Canadian albums that qualified for its list of standout projects.
Drake tops BET Awards nods; show to air on CBS for 1st time

Drake tops BET Awards nods; show to air on CBS for 1st time

NEW YORK — Drake is the leading nominee at the 2020 BET Awards, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary later this month. BET announced Monday that Drake is nominated for six honours , including video of the year and best male hip-hop artist.
Streaming concert, online videos and fireworks app to help mark Canada Day 2020

Streaming concert, online videos and fireworks app to help mark Canada Day 2020

OTTAWA — Canadians are being offered a buffet of online videos, crafts and even a stop-motion animation app to celebrate Canada Day from home.
Givenchy appoints American Matthew Williams as new designer

Givenchy appoints American Matthew Williams as new designer

PARIS — French fashion house Givenchy has named American designer Matthew Williams as its new creative director, its third in three years. The appointment is effective from Tuesday.
Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard lead Americana Awards

Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard lead Americana Awards

NASHVILLE — Singer songwriter Brandi Carlile has had a productive year and that's led her to be the leading nominee at the Americana Honors and Awards for her roles as a solo artist, a member of the group The Highwomen, as a producer and as a songwri
Review: Neil Young's long-shelved 'Homegrown' a missing link

Review: Neil Young's long-shelved 'Homegrown' a missing link

Neil Young, “Homegrown” (Reprise) Neil Young's “Homegrown," finished 45 years ago but not released until now, is the missing link during one of his most productive and creative periods.
'We've missed it': Long lines form outside shops in England

'We've missed it': Long lines form outside shops in England

LONDON — Long lines stretched along streets across England as shops selling items considered as nonessential during the coronavirus pandemic, such as sneakers and toys, welcomed customers on Monday for the first time since the U.K.
'We've missed it': Long lines form outside shops in England

'We've missed it': Long lines form outside shops in England

LONDON — Long lines stretched along streets across England as shops selling items considered as nonessential during the coronavirus pandemic, such as sneakers and toys, welcomed customers on Monday for the first time since the U.K.
Thai restaurants on thin ice despite return of alcohol sales

Thai restaurants on thin ice despite return of alcohol sales

BANGKOK — Thailand's battered restaurant sector had two reasons to celebrate Monday as the country further eased its coronavirus restrictions.
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