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Rapper Kodak Black is arrested on cocaine charges in South Florida

Rapper Kodak Black is arrested on cocaine charges in South Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Rapper Kodak Black has been arrested again in South Florida, this time on charges of possessing cocaine, jail records show.
Martin Scorsese will receive David O. Selznick Award from Producers Guild

Martin Scorsese will receive David O. Selznick Award from Producers Guild

Martin Scorsese will be honored with the prestigious David O. Selznick Achievement Award in February, the Producers Guild of America said Thursday.
Surge in newcomers putting pressure on inflation via housing demand: BoC official

Surge in newcomers putting pressure on inflation via housing demand: BoC official

OTTAWA — The recent surge in newcomers is adding to inflation through housing demand, a senior Bank of Canada official said Thursday, warning rental and home prices could continue to rise without a boost to housing supply.
Financial intelligence agency levies $1.3 million penalty against CIBC

Financial intelligence agency levies $1.3 million penalty against CIBC

TORONTO — Canada's financial intelligence agency says it has levied a $1.3-million penalty against CIBC for non-compliance with money laundering and terrorist financing measures. The penalty, imposed on Oct.
‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Succession’ are among AFI Award recipients

‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Succession’ are among AFI Award recipients

Barbenheimer is continuing into awards season. Both “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” are among the 10 films that will receive an AFI Award in January, the American Film Institute said Thursday.
When is St. Nicholas Day? And how did this Christian saint inspire the Santa Claus legend?

When is St. Nicholas Day? And how did this Christian saint inspire the Santa Claus legend?

NEW YORK (AP) — The white-bearded Christian saint whose acts of generosity inspired America’s secular Santa Claus figure is known worldwide — but Saint Nicholas' origin story is not. The legends surrounding jolly old St.
Major retailers must sign grocery code of conduct, federal agriculture minister says

Major retailers must sign grocery code of conduct, federal agriculture minister says

Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay wouldn't rule out the possibility of provincial or federal government intervention if the grocery code of conduct doesn't have every major retailer on board.
'Oppenheimer' will get a theatrical release in Japan, after all

'Oppenheimer' will get a theatrical release in Japan, after all

“ Oppenheimer ” will get a theatrical release in Japan, after all. The Japanese distributor Bitters End said Thursday that the Christopher Nolan film will play in the country’s theaters in 2024.
Best movies of 2023: 'Oppenheimer,' 'Fallen Leaves,' 'May December'

Best movies of 2023: 'Oppenheimer,' 'Fallen Leaves,' 'May December'

The Associated Press’ Film Writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle's picks for the best movies of 2023: LINDSEY BAHR 1.
British poet and self-professed 'anarchist' Benjamin Zephaniah dies at age 65

British poet and self-professed 'anarchist' Benjamin Zephaniah dies at age 65

LONDON (AP) — Benjamin Zephaniah, a British poet, political activist and actor who drew huge inspiration from his Caribbean roots, has died. He was 65.