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Spicy dispute over the origins of Flamin' Hot Cheetos winds up in court

A court case could soon settle a spicy dispute: Who invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos ? A former PepsiCo executive is suing the company, saying it destroyed his career after questioning his claim that he invented the popular flavor of Cheetos snacks .

Jul 25, 2024 4:40 PM Read more >

Comic-Con 2024: What to expect as the convention returns to San Diego

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Comic-Con International, the comic book and pop culture extravaganza, is kicking off in San Diego. The convention, which draws over 130,000 fans annually, opens for a preview night Wednesday and runs through Sunday.

Jul 25, 2024 4:21 PM Read more >

'Deadpool & Wolverine' director Levy says film driven by friendship and Canadianness

As if he had a time machine straight out of a Marvel film, Hugh Jackman foresaw the friendship between Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds years before they ever met.

Jul 25, 2024 3:55 PM Read more >

Thousands watch Chincoteague wild ponies complete 99th annual swim in Virginia

CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. (AP) — Thousands of people gathered in Virginia to watch the Chincoteague wild ponies make their annual swim across the Assateague Channel, the 99th year of the popular tradition.

Jul 25, 2024 2:55 PM Read more >

Yuval Sharon's contract as Detroit Opera artistic director extended 3 years through 2027-28 season

DETROIT (AP) — Yuval Sharon’s contract as artistic director of the Detroit Opera was extended Thursday for three years through the 2027-28 season as he shifts the company toward themed seasons.

Jul 25, 2024 2:53 PM Read more >

Two-year-old giraffe dies at Toronto Zoo while under general anesthesia

TORONTO — A two-year-old Masai giraffe died at the Toronto Zoo on Thursday while undergoing a medical procedure. The zoo says the giraffe, called Matu, stopped breathing and died while under general anesthesia during a castration procedure.

Jul 25, 2024 2:32 PM Read more >

U.S. relaxes planned regulations for dogs crossing border from rabies-free countries

OTTAWA — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has rolled over on plans to require dog owners crossing the border from Canada to fill out onerous paperwork this summer, the agency announced Monday.

Jul 25, 2024 2:11 PM Read more >

'Taylor Swift Way' coming to Toronto as megastar brings Eras tour to city in November

TORONTO — Call it Taylor's Toronto, at least for a month. Toronto councillors have voted to temporarily mark a route through the downtown core with signs honouring megastar Taylor Swift when she brings her Eras tour to the city later this year.

Jul 25, 2024 2:10 PM Read more >

B.C. lets wineries import grapes for 2024 vintages after 'devastating' winter losses

PENTICTON — The B.C. government says wineries can import grapes and juice to make their 2024 vintages after "devastating" losses this winter. The province says allowing winemakers to import grapes from outside B.C.

Jul 25, 2024 1:58 PM Read more >

Kamala Harris is using Beyoncé's 'Freedom' as her campaign song: What to know about the anthem

NEW YORK (AP) — In Vice President Kamala Harris' first 2024 presidential campaign video, a familiar rhythm rings out.

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