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Mpox outbreaks in Africa could be ended in 6 months, WHO chief says

Mpox outbreaks in Africa could be ended in 6 months, WHO chief says

GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization believes the ongoing mpox outbreaks in Africa might be stopped in the next six months, and said Friday that the agency's first shipment of vaccines should arrive in Congo within days.
Adnan Syed's murder conviction still stands in ‘Serial’ case as court orders new hearing

Adnan Syed's murder conviction still stands in ‘Serial’ case as court orders new hearing

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Adnan Syed’s murder conviction still stands after Maryland’s highest court Friday ordered a redo of the hearing that freed him.
Trump film 'The Apprentice' finds distributor and will open before the election

Trump film 'The Apprentice' finds distributor and will open before the election

NEW YORK (AP) — After struggling to drum up interest following its Cannes Film Festival premiere, “The Apprentice,” starring Sebastian Stan as a young Donald Trump, has found a distributor that plans to release the film shortly before the election in
Hotel workers in 3 Quebec cities, including Montreal, hold another 24-hour walkout

Hotel workers in 3 Quebec cities, including Montreal, hold another 24-hour walkout

MONTREAL — About 2,500 workers at 22 hotels in some of Quebec’s biggest cities have launched a one-day strike to protest an impasse in contract talks. The walkout at hotels in Montreal, Quebec City and Sherbrooke is the second time since Aug.
More than 4,000 Ontario corner stores approved to sell alcohol next week

More than 4,000 Ontario corner stores approved to sell alcohol next week

TORONTO — More than 4,000 convenience stores across Ontario have been licensed to sell alcohol as new liberalized rules are set to take effect next week.
An Israeli boy who broke an ancient jar learns how the museum is piecing it back together

An Israeli boy who broke an ancient jar learns how the museum is piecing it back together

HAIFA, Israel (AP) — As her 4-year-old son perused the Israeli museum’s ancient artifacts, Anna Geller looked away for just a moment. Then a crash sounded, a rare 3,500-year-old jar was broken on the ground, and her son stood over it, aghast.
Nicole Kidman returns to Venice Film Festival with erotic drama ‘Babygirl’

Nicole Kidman returns to Venice Film Festival with erotic drama ‘Babygirl’

VENICE, Italy (AP) — “Babygirl,” an erotic thriller about a female CEO who begins an affair with a younger, male intern, is about sex, certainly. But that’s just part of the story.
Cost of new Vancouver Art Gallery spikes from $400M to $600M, forcing redesign

Cost of new Vancouver Art Gallery spikes from $400M to $600M, forcing redesign

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Art Gallery says the construction cost of its planned new home has jumped from an original estimate of $400 million to $600 million, forcing a redesign.
Trump film 'The Apprentice' finds distributor, will open before election

Trump film 'The Apprentice' finds distributor, will open before election

NEW YORK (AP) — After struggling to drum up interest following its Cannes Film Festival premiere, the young Donald Trump drama “The Apprentice,” starring Sebastian Stan as the former president, has found a distributor that plans to release the film s
Cash-strapped parents seek back-to-school deals as years of inflation take a toll

Cash-strapped parents seek back-to-school deals as years of inflation take a toll

TORONTO — When August rolled around, April Hicke realized the $100 she typically gives her 13-year-old son to update his wardrobe in time for school to start was no longer enough.
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