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Trump threatens 100% tariff on foreign-made films

Trump threatens 100% tariff on foreign-made films

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is opening a new salvo in his tariff war, targeting films made outside the U.S.
'Endless Cookie' wins $50,000 audience award at Hot Docs Festival

'Endless Cookie' wins $50,000 audience award at Hot Docs Festival

An animated documentary about the relationship between an Indigenous and white pair of half-brothers has won the top prize at this year's Hot Docs Festival. "Endless Cookie" took home the $50,000 audience award at a ceremony on Sunday.
Here's why May the 4th is celebrated as Star Wars Day across the galaxy

Here's why May the 4th is celebrated as Star Wars Day across the galaxy

It didn't begin a long time ago or in a galaxy far far away, but every May 4 it feels like images, memes and promotional deals involving “Star Wars” have an inescapable gravity.
Brazilian police arrest 2 people over alleged plot targeting Lady Gaga concert in Rio

Brazilian police arrest 2 people over alleged plot targeting Lady Gaga concert in Rio

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Police in Brazil said on Sunday that two people have been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to detonate explosives at a free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro.
'Thunderbolts' kicks off the summer movie season with $76 million at the box office

'Thunderbolts' kicks off the summer movie season with $76 million at the box office

NEW YORK (AP) — Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts" opened with $76 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, kicking off the summer box office with a solid No. 1 debut that fell shy of Marvel’s more spectacular launches.
In Cameroon’s civil war, spoken-word poets speak the unspeakable

In Cameroon’s civil war, spoken-word poets speak the unspeakable

BUEA, Cameroon (AP) — A woman cried out upon seeing what looked like a corpse, a sheet-covered form lying on a stretcher. As volunteers wheeled it onto the stage, Boris Taleabong Alemnge recited a poem whose title spoke the unspoken: “Death.
Did you steal the sign? German pop star asks his fans to return hometown symbol

Did you steal the sign? German pop star asks his fans to return hometown symbol

TOETENSEN, Germany (AP) — Did you steal the sign? German pop star Dieter Bohlen is asking his fans to return a sign spelling out the name of his hometown of Toetensen.
Lady Gaga rocks Copacabana Beach with a free concert for more than 2 million fans

Lady Gaga rocks Copacabana Beach with a free concert for more than 2 million fans

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Lady Gaga gave a free concert Saturday night in front of 2 million fans who poured onto Copacabana Beach for the biggest show of her career. “Tonight, we're making history. (...
NPR stations targeted for cuts by Trump have provided lifelines to listeners during disasters

NPR stations targeted for cuts by Trump have provided lifelines to listeners during disasters

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — After Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, North Carolina, the sound coming from open car windows as residents gathered on a street at the top of a ridge trying to get cell service last fall was Blue Ridge Public Radio.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial to delve into the seediest side of rap's 'bad boy'

Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial to delve into the seediest side of rap's 'bad boy'

NEW YORK (AP) — Hip-hop impresario Sean “Diddy” Combs once presided like a prince over his White Parties in the Hamptons, attracting A-list celebrities, gossip columnists and photographers.
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