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Quebec artists largely shunned on streaming platforms; Taylor Swift reigns supreme

Quebec artists largely shunned on streaming platforms; Taylor Swift reigns supreme

MONTRÉAL — Less than seven per cent of music consumed in Quebec in 2024 on major streaming platforms came from Québécois artists.
Tons of overripe tomatoes become projectiles in Spain's ‘Tomatina’ food fight

Tons of overripe tomatoes become projectiles in Spain's ‘Tomatina’ food fight

BUÑOL, Spain (AP) — Thousands of people from around the world seeking a uniquely messy thrill spent one wild hour flinging bushels of overripe tomatoes at each other during Spain’s “Tomatina” celebration Wednesday.
Trump extends control over Washington by taking management of Union Station away from Amtrak

Trump extends control over Washington by taking management of Union Station away from Amtrak

WASHINGTON (AP) — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday that his department is taking management of Union Station, the main transportation hub in Washington, away from Amtrak , in another example of how the federal government is exe
Edmunds: Five big mistakes you need to avoid before buying your next new car

Edmunds: Five big mistakes you need to avoid before buying your next new car

While it might be tempting to stretch your budget for the car you want, locking yourself into a high-cost loan can be a painful mistake. Before you sign, here are common car-buying missteps to avoid.
Small businesses brace for higher costs as U.S. ends shipping-fee exemption

Small businesses brace for higher costs as U.S. ends shipping-fee exemption

As the latest change to the Canada-U.S. trade relationship is about to take effect, Melissa Caracas Le-Fort is facing a deadline of her own.
B.C. anglers flock for sockeye, but experts warn of decades-long declines for salmon

B.C. anglers flock for sockeye, but experts warn of decades-long declines for salmon

VANCOUVER — British Columbia anglers have been standing shoulder to shoulder on stretches of the Fraser River this week, hoping to hook a sockeye salmon during a rare recreational opportunity to catch one of the tastiest and most prized salmon specie
Vancouver International Airport reports delays, cites staffing issues with NAV CANADA

Vancouver International Airport reports delays, cites staffing issues with NAV CANADA

VANCOUVER — Vancouver International Airport is reporting that some of its flights are being delayed, citing staffing shortfalls with NAV CANADA.
James Cameron on two decades of making 'Avatar' and the future he sees for movies

James Cameron on two decades of making 'Avatar' and the future he sees for movies

NEW YORK (AP) — James Cameron recently turned 71 as he brought his third “Avatar” film, “Fire and Ash,” to the finish line. Cameron first began developing “Avatar” more than 30 years ago. He started working on the first film in earnest 20 years ago.
Excerpts from the AP's interview with James Cameron

Excerpts from the AP's interview with James Cameron

NEW YORK (AP) — James Cameron first began developing “Avatar” more than 30 years ago. He started working on the first film in earnest 20 years ago.
German court convicts teen for supporting plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna

German court convicts teen for supporting plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna

VIENNA (AP) — A German court on Tuesday convicted a 16-year-old boy of supporting a foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Austria last year. The Syrian national, whom prosecutors have identified only as Mohammad A.