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Thoughts about the afterlife sparked R.F. Kuang's newest novel, 'Katabasis'

Thoughts about the afterlife sparked R.F. Kuang's newest novel, 'Katabasis'

For Rebecca F. Kuang, who has had six bestsellers before the age of 30, an eternal afterlife of leisure scares her more than the idea of going to hell.
Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to attacking police officers as he walked naked on LA street

Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to attacking police officers as he walked naked on LA street

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lil Nas X was charged Monday with four felonies after police say he charged at them when they confronted him for walking naked down a Los Angeles street last week.
Trump fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook, opening new front in fight for control over central bank

Trump fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook, opening new front in fight for control over central bank

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook late Monday, a surprise move constituting a sharp escalation in his battle to exert greater control over what has long been considered an institution independent from d
From empty party to an all-night stadium bash, a Mexican teen’s 15th birthday goes viral

From empty party to an all-night stadium bash, a Mexican teen’s 15th birthday goes viral

The viral spark came when a local photographer offered a free shoot, followed by DJ and event organizer who pledged to provide music.
Asked about Chinese ferry deal, Gregor Robertson says 'Buy Canada' policy needs work

Asked about Chinese ferry deal, Gregor Robertson says 'Buy Canada' policy needs work

COQUITLAM — Gregor Robertson, the minister responsible for the federal agency that helped fund a BC Ferries contract to buy ships from China, says Canada needs to "catch up" with the United States when it comes to protecting domestic jobs
First Nations 'making history' to buy B.C. port terminal that moves critical minerals

First Nations 'making history' to buy B.C. port terminal that moves critical minerals

Two First Nations have formed a joint partnership with a transport company to purchase the Port of Stewart bulk terminal on the Portland Canal that separates British Columbia and Alaska.
Book Review: Wife digs into husband's past and finds unsettling things in 'I Become Her'

Book Review: Wife digs into husband's past and finds unsettling things in 'I Become Her'

Imogene’s first serious love affair ended when she discovered her partner was unfaithful, and this has left the insecure young woman watchful and suspicious.
Book Review: Icelandic detective stars in 'The Mysterious Case of the Missing Crime Writer'

Book Review: Icelandic detective stars in 'The Mysterious Case of the Missing Crime Writer'

When we last saw Icelandic police detective Helgi Reykdal, he was lying unconscious in a pool of blood after being bashed in the head by his violent alcoholic wife in last fall’s “Death at the Sanatorium.
Book Review: 'The Martians’ by David Baron spins a clever tale about a real craze

Book Review: 'The Martians’ by David Baron spins a clever tale about a real craze

Talk about fake news: In 1907 a New York Times banner headline declared, “There Is Life On the Planet Mars.” Upping the ante the next year, the stodgy Wall Street Journal claimed “proof” of “conscious, intelligent human life” on our red neighbor.
S&P/TSX composite, U.S. markets give back some of last week's gains amid a reversal

S&P/TSX composite, U.S. markets give back some of last week's gains amid a reversal

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell more than 160 points to finish trading on Monday, weighed down by losses in the industrial and financial sectors, while U.S. stock markets also fell in contrast to last week's rally.