Elon Musk takes 9.2 per cent stake in Twitter
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has taken a 9% stake in Twitter to become its largest shareholder after raising questions about the social media platform’s dedication to free speech. The …
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Why Benadryl is not recommended as 1st choice for allergy medication
More than two years after allergy experts recommended newer antihistamines and warned against using Benadryl as a first-line treatment, many Canadians are still reaching for that recognizable brand name …
Joni Mitchell honored in pre-Grammys tribute
LAS VEGAS — An 81-year-old jazz giant and a 15-year-old rock singer were the first to perform tributes to Joni Mitchell on Friday night. Such was the diversity of …
Canadians at the Grammys? What you need to know
TORONTO — It’ll be “Viva Las Vegas” for Canadian musicians on Sunday as the Grammy Awards get underway in the gambling capital of the world. COVID-19 safety precautions and …
Canadian songwriters made $67 in royalties on average from digital platforms in 2021
OTTAWA — The body representing Canada’s songwriters and composers has revealed that on average musicians writing their own material earned only $67 last year in royalties from domestic streaming …
Chris Rock readies for first show since Will Smith slapped him
BOSTON — Comedian Chris Rock is performing in public Wednesday for the first time since Oscar-winning actor Will Smith slapped him for a joke about Smith’s wife during the …
Will Smith’s slap sparks debate
NEW YORK — It started with a Black man slapping another Black man on live television at the globally televised Oscars, presumably in defense of a Black woman who …
Oscars slap: False claims circulating online
Will Smith slapping comedian Chris Rock onstage at Sunday’s 94th Academy Awards was a moment that was hard to believe. But false news about the shocking confrontation that upended …
PlayStation Plus: Sony launches subscription upgrade
Sony Group Corp’s of its PlayStation subscription service is a major step toward leveling the playing field with Microsoft’s rival Game Pass, although holding back new releases may dampen …
Prince Philip memorial: Royals gather at Westminster Abbey
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II shrugged off recent health issues to attend a service of thanksgiving for her beloved husband, Prince Philip, at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday, entering the …
Ukraine: New talks with Russia aim to stop fighting
KYIV, UKRAINE — Russia’s military announced Tuesday it will “fundamentally” scale back operations near Ukraine’s capital and a northern city, as talks brought the outlines of a possible deal …
What we know about the death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins
The death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins shook the music world this weekend, with fans and musicians everywhere reeling from the news of his passing at age 50. …