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The Eurovision Song Contest kicked off with pop and protests as the war in Gaza casts a shadow

The Eurovision Song Contest kicked off with pop and protests as the war in Gaza casts a shadow

MALMO, Sweden (AP) — Competition in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Tuesday in Sweden, with the war in Gaza casting a shadow over the sequin-spangled pop extravaganza.
Toronto police seek suspect vehicle after security guard shot outside Drake's mansion

Toronto police seek suspect vehicle after security guard shot outside Drake's mansion

Toronto police are seeking help from the public as they continue to investigate a shooting that seriously injured a security guard outside rapper Drake's mansion. The shooting took place shortly after 2 a.m.
Community mourns thousands of fish lost as B.C. drought risk looms again

Community mourns thousands of fish lost as B.C. drought risk looms again

DUNCAN, B.C. — Images of steelhead and trout flicker over long sheets of paper, brought to life in blue and green crayon rubbings by the thousands.
Disney receives key approval to expand Southern California theme parks

Disney receives key approval to expand Southern California theme parks

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disney has received a key approval to expand its Southern California theme parks in its first push to make major changes to its iconic Disneyland in decades.
Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there

Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there

LONDON (AP) — Thousands of ride-or-die Taylor Swift fans who missed out on her U.S. concert tour last year or didn't want to buy exorbitantly priced tickets to see her again found an out-of-the-way solution: Fly to Europe.
John Vaillant’s ‘Fire Weather’ wins $25K Shaughnessy Cohen Prize

John Vaillant’s ‘Fire Weather’ wins $25K Shaughnessy Cohen Prize

OTTAWA — John Vaillant's bestselling book about the Fort McMurray wildfire has won the $25,000 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing.
London Drugs reopens all stores across Western Canada after cybersecurity shutdown

London Drugs reopens all stores across Western Canada after cybersecurity shutdown

RICHMOND, B.C. — London Drugs says it has reopened all its stores across Western Canada after a cybersecurity breach forced the retailer to close last month. The Richmond, B.C.
Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyers

Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyers

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — People buying tickets online for concerts, sporting events and other live events in Minnesota will be guaranteed more transparency and protection under a so-called Taylor Swift bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Tim Walz.
Another barge adrift in Vancouver prompts speedy coast guard response

Another barge adrift in Vancouver prompts speedy coast guard response

VANCOUVER — Another barge went adrift in Vancouver's English Bay, prompting a quick response from the Canadian Coast Guard. A spokeswoman for the agency says it received the report around 2:30 p.m.
Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes

Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes

IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America announced after 114 years that it will change its name and will become Scouting America in an effort to emphasize inclusion as it works to move past the turmoil of bankruptcy and a flood of sexual abuse