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Russell Wilson, founding member of Hamilton band Junkhouse, dies at 62

Russell Wilson, founding member of Hamilton band Junkhouse, dies at 62

TORONTO — Russell Wilson, co-founder and one-time bassist of Canadian rock act Junkhouse, has died at age 62. A statement from Tom Wilson, who is not related to Russell, confirmed his former bandmate died earlier this week.
'High & Low - John Galliano' explores the rise and fall of a controversial designer

'High & Low - John Galliano' explores the rise and fall of a controversial designer

NEW YORK (AP) — The new documentary “High & Low — John Galliano” covers all the complexities of the famous British designer, one of the most celebrated and controversial figures in the fashion industry.
College swimmers, volleyball players sue NCAA over transgender policies

College swimmers, volleyball players sue NCAA over transgender policies

ATLANTA (AP) — Former Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines was among more than a dozen college athletes who filed a lawsuit against the NCAA on Thursday, accusing it of violating their Title IX rights by allowing transgender woman Lia Thomas to compete at t
Best Buy recalls over 287,000 air fryers due to overheating issue that can melt or shatter parts

Best Buy recalls over 287,000 air fryers due to overheating issue that can melt or shatter parts

NEW YORK (AP) — Best Buy is recalling more than 287,000 air fryers and air fryer ovens due to an overheating issue that can cause the products' parts to melt or shatter, posing fire and laceration risks. According to a Thursday notice from the U.S.
A trove from Pattie Boyd's life with George Harrison and Eric Clapton is up for sale at Christie's

A trove from Pattie Boyd's life with George Harrison and Eric Clapton is up for sale at Christie's

LONDON (AP) — Pattie Boyd was at the epicenter of the Swinging 60s, but not always the center of attention.
Pope acknowledges criticism and health issues but says in his new memoir he has no plans to retire

Pope acknowledges criticism and health issues but says in his new memoir he has no plans to retire

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis says he has no plans to resign and isn’t suffering from any health problems that would require doing so, saying in a new memoir he still has “many projects to bring to fruition.
For Kyne, mathematics and drag are all about creativity and shattering stereotypes

For Kyne, mathematics and drag are all about creativity and shattering stereotypes

Shortly after "Math in Drag" hit the shelves in book stores across North America, author Kyne Santos found herself in a New York City elevator with renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Gerald Levin, the former Time Warner CEO who engineered a disastrous mega-merger, is dead at 84

Gerald Levin, the former Time Warner CEO who engineered a disastrous mega-merger, is dead at 84

SAN FRANCISO (AP) — Gerald Levin, who led Time Warner Media into a disastrous $182 billion merger with the internet provider America Online, died Wednesday at the age of 84, according to media reports.
Pierce Brosnan pleads guilty to walking off trail at Yellowstone hot springs, must pay $1,500

Pierce Brosnan pleads guilty to walking off trail at Yellowstone hot springs, must pay $1,500

MAMMOTH, Wyo. (AP) — Actor Pierce Brosnan, who pleaded guilty Thursday to stepping off a trail in a thermal area during a November visit to Yellowstone National Park, was caught after posting pictures online, court records said.
Alec Baldwin seeks dismissal of grand jury indictment in fatal shooting of cinematographer

Alec Baldwin seeks dismissal of grand jury indictment in fatal shooting of cinematographer

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Defense attorneys for Alec Baldwin urged a New Mexico judge on Thursday to dismiss a grand jury indictment against the actor in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie “Rust.
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