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JK Rowling publishes first chapters of new story online
LONDON - JK Rowling is publishing a new story called "The Ickabog," which will be free to read online to help entertain children and families stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic. The "Harry ...
May 26, 2020

Wilson, Rapinoe, Bird to host different and remote ESPYS
LOS ANGELES - It's a way different kind of year, and so The ESPYs will be, too. For the first time, the show will feature three hosts in remote settings and a changed focus. Instead of honouring the p...
May 26, 2020

US new-home sales post slight gain in April
BALTIMORE - U.S. new home sales ticked up 0.6% in April, a surprising gain amid the coronavirus outbreak that hints at the relative health of potential buyers. The Commerce Department reported Tuesday...
May 26, 2020

Heat wave forces cities to rethink how to offer heat relief under COVID-19
A heat wave engulfing large swaths of Ontario and Quebec is forcing cities such as Toronto to rethink how they offer relief in light of restrictions meant to curb the spread of the novel cor...
May 26, 2020
Trudeau says deal made with GM for 10 million face masks
The Canadian government has signed a deal with an auto industry giant to boost the country's supply of facemasks.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an agreement with General Motors to produce 10 ...
May 26, 2020

#MeToo, phase 2: Doc explores heavy burden on women of colour
There's an elegant, almost poetic silence to one of the most compelling scenes of "On the Record," a powerful new documentary about sexual violence that knows just when to dial down to a hushed quiet....
May 26, 2020

Consumer confidence up slightly but remains near 6-year low
WASHINGTON - U.S. consumer confidence inched up this month, showing signs of stabilizing, but remained near a six-year low in the face of the widespread business shutdowns that have sent the economy i...
May 26, 2020

Recycle today for a better tomorrow
Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects. The recyclability of a material depends on its ability to reacquire the properties it had in its virgin state. It...
May 26, 2020

Raptors Uprising guard Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey gets another NBA 2K honour
TORONTO - Raptors Uprising GC point guard Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey has been named player of the week in the NBA 2K League for the second time in three weeks. The 30-year-old from Memphis won We...
May 26, 2020

US home price gains quickened in March as sales plunged
WASHINGTON - U.S. home prices accelerated in March even though sales plummeted, as those Americans still house shopping were forced to bid for a sharply diminished supply of homes. The S&P CoreLog...
May 26, 2020