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Hungary issues fine over book featuring 'rainbow families'

Hungary issues fine over book featuring 'rainbow families'

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian authorities have fined the distributor of a children's book that features families headed by same-sex parents, relying on a law prohibiting unfair commercial practices and fueling a debate over recent government ste
A pandemic clothing purge is on as normal life resumes in US

A pandemic clothing purge is on as normal life resumes in US

NEW YORK (AP) — Alina Clark is about as tired of her pandemic wardrobe as her comfort clothes are stretched and torn.
Homeowners using social media to rent out pools, backyards for special events

Homeowners using social media to rent out pools, backyards for special events

Kim Johannesson knew she needed to get creative in finding ways to work out when Manitoba went into another COVID-19 lockdown in May.
American Airlines saw big jump in travel over July 4 weekend

American Airlines saw big jump in travel over July 4 weekend

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines says it carried nearly three times as many passengers over the July 4 weekend than it did over the holiday last year, the latest sign that travel — at least within the United States — is continuing to rebound from pand
Have a seat: Patio furniture shortage tells US economic tale

Have a seat: Patio furniture shortage tells US economic tale

COCKEYSVILLE, Maryland (AP) — People used to go to Valley View Farms to buy five tomato plants and end up with $5,000 in patio furniture. This year is different.
Love infusions in your cocktails? Bring that skill home

Love infusions in your cocktails? Bring that skill home

A half-dozen Mason jars line the top shelf of Toni Dash’s pantry. Some are filled with clear liquid tinted almost imperceptibly.
Even in Cannes, Mark Cousins stands out as a movie diehard

Even in Cannes, Mark Cousins stands out as a movie diehard

CANNES, France (AP) — It's not hard to find people at the Cannes Film Festival dedicated to the big-screen, theatrical life of movies. But even among the devoted flocks of Cannes, Mark Cousins stands out as a true believer.
Goodfood reports record third-quarter revenue amid growing grocery selection

Goodfood reports record third-quarter revenue amid growing grocery selection

MONTREAL — Goodfood Market Corp. reported a net loss of $2 million despite revenue rising to a record $107.8 million in its third quarter, a 24 per cent increase compared with a year ago at the start of the pandemic.
Second-dose struggles: normal immune responses more intense than 1st dose for some

Second-dose struggles: normal immune responses more intense than 1st dose for some

Becca Young woke up the day after getting her second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine with a body so sore and head so achy it felt as if she'd been dancing and drinking at a raging party the night before. Young, a trivia host from Kitchener, Ont.
Monsters mess with New Zealand in 'Wellington Paranormal'

Monsters mess with New Zealand in 'Wellington Paranormal'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Americans will soon learn there are more creatures in New Zealand than just hobbits.
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