Category Archives: Entertainment
Fox News seeks to dismiss Dominion suit over election claims
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fox News has filed a motion to dismiss a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems over claims about the 2020 presidential election, arguing that its coverage is protected by the First Amendment.
Quebec’s push to change Constitution could impact all Canadians, experts argue
OTTAWA — Nearly three decades after the failure of the Charlottetown accord, Quebec's status as a distinct society and hand-wringing over constitutional reform are back on the table. Quebec rolled out proposed language reforms last week that aim to mak...
Apple CEO Tim Cook to testify Friday as Epic trial nears end
SAN RAMON, Calif (AP) — Apple CEO Tim Cook will take the witness stand this Friday in a high-stakes courtroom battle over the lucrative commissions the iPhone maker has been raking in from its mobile app store.
U of T philosopher Joseph Heath wins $50K Donner Prize for best public policy book
TORONTO — Philosopher and author Joseph Heath has won the Donner Prize for "The Machinery of Government: Public Administration and the Liberal State." The University of Toronto professor was awarded the $50,000 honour in an online presentation Wednesda...
CBS bets on ‘CSI’ revival, ‘NCIS,’ ‘FBI’ franchises in fall
LOS ANGELES (AP) — CBS is reviving its hit “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” brand with a series that brings original cast members William Petersen and Jorja Fox back home.
Belarus: Staff of popular news site in detention after raids
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ten employees of a popular news site in Belarus that was raided and blocked by authorities this week remain in detention, the Belarusian Association of Journalists said Wednesday.
Belarus: Staff of popular news site in detention after raids
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Thirteen people remained in detention in Belarus Wednesday after a popular news site was raided and blocked by authorities, according to the Belarusian Association of Journalists.
US writer, feminist Gloria Steinem wins major Spanish prize
MADRID (AP) — A Spanish foundation on Wednesday awarded one of the country’s most prestigious awards to U.S. writer and activist Gloria Steinem.
Singapore chides Indian politician for false virus claims
SINGAPORE (AP) — Singapore criticized an Indian politician on Wednesday for making unfounded claims on social media that a new COVID-19 variant in Singapore was particularly harmful to children and could cause a fresh surge of infections in India.
Netflix series criticized online in China over Taiwan flag
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese nationalism on the internet has a new target: The popular Thai drama “Girl from Nowhere" distributed by Netflix.
