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Micro-apartments are back after nearly a century, as need for affordable housing soars

SEATTLE (AP) — Every part of Barbara Peraza-Garcia and her family’s single-room apartment in Seattle has a double or even triple purpose.

Mar 21, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

Florida online sports betting challenge is denied by state's highest court

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Opponents of online sports betting in Florida on Thursday lost their latest fight against a Seminole Tribe agreement with the state that permits the gambling.

Mar 21, 2024 11:05 AM Read more >

Music Review: Waxahatchee's alt-country soars, finds joy in simple things on ‘Tigers Blood’

The indie artist Waxahatchee , known for her gut-wrenching alt-country, demonstrates mastery of her craft on her sixth studio album, “Tigers Blood.

Mar 21, 2024 10:45 AM Read more >

Elton John and Bernie Taupin honored with prestigious Library of Congress Gershwin Prize

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sir Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin were honored with the prestigious Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, making a point to underscore that their musical legacy is in harmony with their philanthropy, especiall

Mar 21, 2024 10:41 AM Read more >

'Furiosa,' the follow-up to 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' will premiere at Cannes Film Festival

“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” George Miller's eagerly awaited follow-up to “Mad Max: Fury Road, ” will make its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May.

Mar 21, 2024 10:38 AM Read more >

Canada ranks last in primary health care access among 10 wealthy countries: report

Canada ranked last in access to primary health care in a survey of 10 high-income countries released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information on Thursday.

Mar 21, 2024 10:09 AM Read more >

More Canadians have poor mental health. The economy is partly to blame, survey says

The double whammy of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic stressors is taking a toll on the mental health of Canadian adults, according to new data released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information on Thursday.

Mar 21, 2024 9:05 AM Read more >

Punjabi music is taking the world by storm and its new sound is based in Canada

TORONTO — Ikwinder Singh is too young to remember the last time Punjabi music was on the cusp of breaking into the mainstream in Canada.

Mar 21, 2024 8:53 AM Read more >

Attorneys try to stop DeSantis appointees from giving depositions in Disney lawsuit

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for the Walt Disney World governing district taken over last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis' allies don't want the governor's appointees answering questions under oath as part of its state lawsuit against Disney.

Mar 21, 2024 8:31 AM Read more >

78,000 more public workers are getting student loans canceled through Biden administration changes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Another 78,000 Americans are getting their federal student loans canceled through a program that helps teachers, nurses, firefighters and other public servants, the Biden administration announced Thursday.

Mar 21, 2024 8:04 AM Read more >