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Think you know 'Jaws'? Test your knowledge with this trivia ahead of the movie's 50th anniversary

Think you know 'Jaws'? Test your knowledge with this trivia ahead of the movie's 50th anniversary

Friday marks the 50th anniversary of “Jaws.” It remains one of the most beloved and rewatched movies of all time.
Who will have the 2025 song of the summer? We offer some predictions

Who will have the 2025 song of the summer? We offer some predictions

NEW YORK (AP) — What makes a great song of the summer? Is it an up-tempo pop banger? Something with an earworm chorus? Does it need to feature the words “summer,” “sunshine,” or another synonym — “California” — in the title? How could anyone attempt
As Canada's only 'sugar tax' ends, a study suggests it may have been effective

As Canada's only 'sugar tax' ends, a study suggests it may have been effective

ST. JOHN'S — A new study suggests a unique provincial tax on sugar-sweetened drinks may have dissuaded people from buying and drinking the beverages.
Voice of America and Radio Farda's Persian services cover the Israel-Iran conflict despite cutbacks

Voice of America and Radio Farda's Persian services cover the Israel-Iran conflict despite cutbacks

In the early days of Israel's attack on Iran , U.S.-operated Radio Farda, which broadcasts in the Persian language in Iran, debunked a state media report that an Israeli pilot had been shot down and captured.
Tariff threats, wars will slow but not collapse global luxury sales in 2025, new study shows

Tariff threats, wars will slow but not collapse global luxury sales in 2025, new study shows

MILAN (AP) — Global sales of personal luxury goods are ”slowing down but not collapsing,” according to a Bain & Co. consultancy study released Thursday.
Watchdog recommends up to 100% foreign airline ownership amid low competition

Watchdog recommends up to 100% foreign airline ownership amid low competition

Canada should allow 100 per cent foreign ownership of domestic-only airlines, the Competition Bureau says in a new report highlighting the country's "highly concentrated" aviation industry.
One Tech Tip: No more lost cats and dogs. Use tech to track your pet

One Tech Tip: No more lost cats and dogs. Use tech to track your pet

LONDON (AP) — “Have you seen the cats?” That's a common refrain in my household because our two felines, Maple and Juniper, can venture outside through a flap in the backdoor.
South Korea's last circus, Dongchoon, holds up as it marks centennial

South Korea's last circus, Dongchoon, holds up as it marks centennial

ANSAN, South Korea (AP) — No more elephant and monkey acts. No more death-defying motorbike stunts. No more singing or acting on stage.
Maurice Vellekoop wins Trillium Book Award for graphic memoir

Maurice Vellekoop wins Trillium Book Award for graphic memoir

TORONTO — Illustrator Maurice Vellekoop has won Ontario's top literary award for his graphic memoir "I'm So Glad We Had This Time Together.
The world's only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV could stop transmission - if people can get it

The world's only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV could stop transmission - if people can get it

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions – although it's unclear how many in the U.S.
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