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CBC welcomes $42 million in federal budget; says no further major cuts expected

CBC welcomes $42 million in federal budget; says no further major cuts expected

OTTAWA — The CBC says a one-year investment of $42 million in the federal budget will help the organization avoid further "significant" staff and programming cuts.
The 2024 Latin Grammys will return home to Miami after a controversial move to Spain

The 2024 Latin Grammys will return home to Miami after a controversial move to Spain

The 2024 Latin Grammys will return to Miami — where the Latin Recording Academy is headquartered. The 25th annual event will air live from the Kaseya Center on Nov. 14. Nominations will be announced on Sept. 17.
NPR suspends editor who criticized his employer for what he calls an unquestioned liberal worldview

NPR suspends editor who criticized his employer for what he calls an unquestioned liberal worldview

NEW YORK (AP) — National Public Radio has suspended a veteran editor who wrote an outside essay criticizing his employer for, in his view, journalism that reflects a liberal viewpoint with little tolerance for contrary opinions.
Sweden's parliament passes a law to make it easier for young people to legally change their gender

Sweden's parliament passes a law to make it easier for young people to legally change their gender

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The Swedish parliament passed a law Wednesday lowering the age required for people to legally change their gender from 18 to 16.
Milan's famous La Scala names new director of the opera house after months of controversy

Milan's famous La Scala names new director of the opera house after months of controversy

ROME (AP) — Milan's La Scala, one of the world’s most prestigious and historic opera houses , on Tuesday named Fortunato Ortombina as its new director, ending months of political controversy.
'I was afraid for my life' - Orlando Bloom puts himself in peril for new TV series

'I was afraid for my life' - Orlando Bloom puts himself in peril for new TV series

NEW YORK (AP) — Orlando Bloom wanted to test himself for his latest adventure project. Not by eating something gross or visiting a new country. He wanted to risk death — with not one but three extreme sports.
George McWhirter sole Canadian shortlisted for Griffin Poetry Prize

George McWhirter sole Canadian shortlisted for Griffin Poetry Prize

TORONTO — Only one Canadian has made the short list for the Griffin Poetry Prize, a prestigious literary award that until recently had a separate purse just for homegrown talent.
8 ways to personalize your rental - and get your deposit back

8 ways to personalize your rental - and get your deposit back

While renting apartments in San Francisco, Malone Detro often made small changes to the walls or fixtures to match her particular taste and budget.
Protests, heightened terror threat mean tight security at Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden

Protests, heightened terror threat mean tight security at Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Security will be tight during next month’s Eurovision Song Contest in the southern Sweden city of Malmo, police said Wednesday, citing demonstrations that could lead to unrests and a heightened threat of terrorism in the Sc
Earth Day: How a senator's idea more than 50 years ago got people fighting for their planet

Earth Day: How a senator's idea more than 50 years ago got people fighting for their planet

Millions of people around the world will pause on Monday, at least for a moment, to mark Earth Day.
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