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Dystopian themes, real-world issues spotlighted in Canadian films at TIFF

Dystopian themes, real-world issues spotlighted in Canadian films at TIFF

TORONTO — Dystopian themes and real-world dilemmas reflecting the anxieties of our time take centre stage in the Canadian offerings at this year's Toronto International Film Festival. R.T.
Family of West Virginia governor, running for Senate, has deal to avoid Greenbrier hotel foreclosure

Family of West Virginia governor, running for Senate, has deal to avoid Greenbrier hotel foreclosure

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has reached an agreement with a credit collection company to avoid the foreclosure of their historic hotel as he runs for U.S. Senate, the resort announced Thursday.
What to know about Labor Day and its history

What to know about Labor Day and its history

DALLAS (AP) — From barbecues to getaways to shopping the sales, many people across the U.S. mark Labor Day — the federal holiday celebrating the American worker — by finding ways to relax.
US government report says fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids

US government report says fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids

NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. government report expected to stir debate concluded that fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is linked with lower IQ in children.
Blackouts in extreme weather drive demand for cleaner backup power

Blackouts in extreme weather drive demand for cleaner backup power

Software engineer Kenna Ofoegbu in Houston, Texas tries hard to keep his three kids cool during the summer and that means air conditioning. Yet their house has lost power three times in just the past two and a half months.
Trailer for Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ recalled over fabricated critics’ quotes

Trailer for Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ recalled over fabricated critics’ quotes

Lionsgate recalled its new trailer for Francis Ford Coppola’s “ Megalopolis ” Wednesday amid revelations that critics' quotes were fabricated.
Disney names Gorman to chair its succession planning committee

Disney names Gorman to chair its succession planning committee

Morgan Stanley Executive Chairman James Gorman will lead Disney’s search for a successor to Bob Iger, two years after the company’s longtime leader came out of retirement following a rocky transition to his hand-picked replacement.
Feeling groggy in the afternoon? Here’s how to nap the right way

Feeling groggy in the afternoon? Here’s how to nap the right way

Now that she’s working from home, Kendra King takes an early afternoon nap on most days, typically for about 20 to 30 minutes.
Edible or not? Alicia Silverstone's misstep shows how toxic lookalikes can fool you

Edible or not? Alicia Silverstone's misstep shows how toxic lookalikes can fool you

Alicia Silverstone worried fans this week when she posted a TikTok clip of herself nibbling a poisonous berry she found along a sidewalk on a trip to England.
From Toronto to Tatooine: 'Star Wars Outlaws' video game heavy with Canadian talent

From Toronto to Tatooine: 'Star Wars Outlaws' video game heavy with Canadian talent

"Star Wars Outlaws" would have had a distinctly Canadian touch if the game's narrative director had his way.
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