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More than 3 years since pandemic started, some still take advantage of virtual school

More than 3 years since pandemic started, some still take advantage of virtual school

TORONTO — When Cheryl Ambrose readies her granddaughter for the first day of second grade, the pair won't be walking to the bus stop or driving to school together. Instead, the seven-year-old will mosey over to the front room in their Kitchener, Ont.
Johnny & Associates founder Kitagawa sexually assaulted hundreds of teens, investigation finds

Johnny & Associates founder Kitagawa sexually assaulted hundreds of teens, investigation finds

TOKYO (AP) — A team investigating sexual assault allegations by the late founder of a powerful talent agency for boy bands has found the charges credible, calling Tuesday for compensation for the victims and the resignation of the current chief execu
Five people hospitalized in E. coli outbreak at the University of Arkansas

Five people hospitalized in E. coli outbreak at the University of Arkansas

Health officials are investigating an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning among students at the University of Arkansas, with dozens reporting symptoms and five people needing treatment in the hospital.
For travelers who want to avoid babies and kids, one airline will test an adults-only section

For travelers who want to avoid babies and kids, one airline will test an adults-only section

DALLAS (AP) — One airline plans to find out if solitude-seeking travelers will pay a hefty extra charge to avoid sitting near babies and little kids.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalls more than 20 brands of energy drinks

Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalls more than 20 brands of energy drinks

OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is expanding its recall of energy drinks to include more than 20 brands.
Rapper 50 Cent cancels Phoenix concert due to extreme heat that has plagued the region

Rapper 50 Cent cancels Phoenix concert due to extreme heat that has plagued the region

PHOENIX (AP) — Sweltering heat in Phoenix that has routinely broken records this summer led to yet another canceled concert, with rapper 50 Cent calling the triple-digit temperatures “dangerous.
Muslim call to prayer can now be broadcast publicly in New York City without a permit

Muslim call to prayer can now be broadcast publicly in New York City without a permit

NEW YORK (AP) — The Muslim call to prayer will ring out more freely in New York City under guidelines announced Tuesday by Mayor Eric Adams, which he said should foster a spirit of inclusivity.
Metro and Unifor return to bargaining table after court restricts union pickets

Metro and Unifor return to bargaining table after court restricts union pickets

TORONTO — Metro and Unifor have returned to the bargaining table a month after thousands of the grocer's employees went on strike across Toronto, the union said.
Chicago TV news crew robbed at gunpoint while reporting on a string of robberies

Chicago TV news crew robbed at gunpoint while reporting on a string of robberies

CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago television news crew reporting on a string of robberies ended up robbed themselves after they were accosted at gunpoint by three armed men wearing ski masks.
CBS honoring late game show host Bob Barker with prime-time special

CBS honoring late game show host Bob Barker with prime-time special

NEW YORK (AP) — CBS is giving the late game show host Bob Barker a last run on television with a prime-time tribute special that will air on the network Thursday night. “The Price is Right: A Tribute to Bob Barker,” scheduled for 8 p.m.
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