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How to stay healthy as wildfire smoke spreads across large swaths of Canada

How to stay healthy as wildfire smoke spreads across large swaths of Canada

As wildfires continue to rage in parts of Western and Central Canada, the smoke is blanketing cities and communities far away from the blazes and triggering air quality alerts.
Shopify launches fight against 'patent trolls' and their funders, files Texas lawsuit

Shopify launches fight against 'patent trolls' and their funders, files Texas lawsuit

Shopify Inc. says it wants to push back against the trend of companies filing hundreds of patent infringement lawsuits against businesses every year, and is waging a court battle to make its point.
Greek island temple complex reveals 'countless' offerings left by ancient worshippers

Greek island temple complex reveals 'countless' offerings left by ancient worshippers

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Archaeologists excavating a hilltop sanctuary on the Aegean Sea island of Kythnos have discovered “countless” pottery offerings left by ancient worshippers over the centuries, Greece's Culture Ministry said Wednesday.
Statistics Canada reports merchandise trade surplus rose to $1.9B in April

Statistics Canada reports merchandise trade surplus rose to $1.9B in April

OTTAWA — Canada merchandise trade surplus increased to $1.9 billion in April, helped by higher exports of gold, oil and cars and light trucks, Statistics Canada said Wednesday. The result followed a revised surplus of $231 million in March.
Movie Review: Flamin’ Hot Cheetos get a loaded origin story, one that's worth the crunch

Movie Review: Flamin’ Hot Cheetos get a loaded origin story, one that's worth the crunch

Flamin’ Hot Cheetos get an origin story worthy of any Marvel superhero with Hulu’s totally engrossing “Flamin' Hot.
As conservatives target schools, LGBTQ+ kids and students of color feel less safe

As conservatives target schools, LGBTQ+ kids and students of color feel less safe

NOLENSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The first encounter with racism that Harmony Kennedy can remember came in elementary school. On a playground, a girl picked up a leaf and said she wanted to “clean the dirt” from Harmony’s skin.
Tim Hortons to launch credit card through mobile rewards app

Tim Hortons to launch credit card through mobile rewards app

TORONTO — Tim Hortons is launching a credit card that can be used through its mobile app, the latest move into an increasingly competitive rewards space.
What to stream this week: Janelle Monáe, a Cheetos origin story, Diablo IV and 'Avatar'

What to stream this week: Janelle Monáe, a Cheetos origin story, Diablo IV and 'Avatar'

Albums from Janelle Monáe and Niall Horan, as well as a TV movie about a Frito-Lay janitor who claims to have invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos are among the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you.
How to uncover and address your teen’s money fears

How to uncover and address your teen’s money fears

Rumor has it teenagers only worry about their phones and their friends.
New version of 'The Wiz' will be led by Wayne Brady and Alan Mingo Jr. sharing the title role

New version of 'The Wiz' will be led by Wayne Brady and Alan Mingo Jr. sharing the title role

NEW YORK (AP) — Two men who stepped into 6-inch heels for “Kinky Boots” on Broadway will play the title character behind the curtain when “The Wiz” tours the U.S. starting this fall and lands on Broadway in 2024 — Wayne Brady and Alan Mingo Jr.
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