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Broadway musical 'Hamilton' cancels plans to play the Kennedy Center in 2026

Broadway musical 'Hamilton' cancels plans to play the Kennedy Center in 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The megahit Broadway musical “Hamilton” is pulling out of plans to perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
Federal judge blocks drastic funding cuts to medical research

Federal judge blocks drastic funding cuts to medical research

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Trump administration from drastically cutting medical research funding that many scientists say will endanger patients and cost jobs.
Yukon premier considers limiting ties with Elon Musk in next phase of tariff response

Yukon premier considers limiting ties with Elon Musk in next phase of tariff response

Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai says his government is considering limiting support for companies tied to Elon Musk as part of a potential second phase of action in response to U.S. tariffs. Pillai says in a statement in response to U.S.
Weak dollar, anger with U.S. expected to give $1.5B boost to Quebec tourism industry

Weak dollar, anger with U.S. expected to give $1.5B boost to Quebec tourism industry

MONTREAL — The weak Canadian dollar and the fast-eroding relationship between the United States and Canada are expected to bring a major boost to Quebec's economy in 2025, says a tourism group.
'Acolyte' star Manny Jacinto, 'Porter' co-creator Marsha Greene among special Screen Awards honourees

'Acolyte' star Manny Jacinto, 'Porter' co-creator Marsha Greene among special Screen Awards honourees

“The Acolyte” star Manny Jacinto and Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob are among those slated to receive special honours at this year’s Canadian Screen Awards.
Amanda Seyfried says 'studios are afraid' to make films like Egoyan's 'Seven Veils'

Amanda Seyfried says 'studios are afraid' to make films like Egoyan's 'Seven Veils'

TORONTO — These days, Amanda Seyfried isn’t one for playing it safe — even if she works in an industry that’s becoming allergic to risk.
'Read this e-mail immediately': CDC tells about 180 fired employees to come back to work

'Read this e-mail immediately': CDC tells about 180 fired employees to come back to work

NEW YORK (AP) — The nation's top public health agency says about 180 employees who were laid off two weeks ago can come back to work.
Movie Review: Always time to die? In ‘Mickey 17,’ Robert Pattinson just can’t manage to stay alive

Movie Review: Always time to die? In ‘Mickey 17,’ Robert Pattinson just can’t manage to stay alive

So you think YOUR job is bad? Sorry if we seem to be lacking empathy here.
Tom Llamas to succeed Lester Holt as NBC "Nightly News" anchor

Tom Llamas to succeed Lester Holt as NBC "Nightly News" anchor

NEW YORK (AP) — NBC News appointed Tom Llamas on Wednesday to replace Lester Holt as anchor of “Nightly News” starting this summer, but he's not abandoning his streaming newscast. The elevation of Llamas, 45, was widely anticipated.
Pokémon-shaped Cheeto, 'Cheetozard,' sells at auction for $87,840

Pokémon-shaped Cheeto, 'Cheetozard,' sells at auction for $87,840

NEW YORK (AP) — A Cheeto shaped like the beloved Pokémon Charizard has sold at auction for a total cost of $87,840. The Goldin auction house listed the snack as sold on Sunday.
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