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Man whose wife was killed in a hippo attack in Africa sues the US company that booked the trip

Man whose wife was killed in a hippo attack in Africa sues the US company that booked the trip

A New Jersey man whose wife was killed in a horrific hippopotamus attack last year during a safari in Africa is suing the U.S.
Stock market today: Wall Street rallies near a record after yawning at Trump’s latest tariff threat

Stock market today: Wall Street rallies near a record after yawning at Trump’s latest tariff threat

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rallied to the brink of a record after more companies reported fatter profits than expected. The S&P 500 rose 1% Thursday. It got within less than 0.
N.S. woman awarded damages after criminal case dropped against ex who posted sex ad

N.S. woman awarded damages after criminal case dropped against ex who posted sex ad

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia woman who was awarded damages after her ex-boyfriend posted an explicit picture of her alongside a fake online ad for sex work initially went to police to report what she said was a pattern of harassment.
Movie Review: 'The Gorge' is ridiculous

Movie Review: 'The Gorge' is ridiculous

In the movies, we’ve had green valleys, haunted hills and grand canyons. But only now has the time arrived for a long-overshadowed land formation.
Breakfast is booming at US restaurants. Is it also contributing to high egg prices?

Breakfast is booming at US restaurants. Is it also contributing to high egg prices?

It's a chicken-and-egg problem: Restaurants are struggling with record-high U.S. egg prices , but their omelets, scrambles and huevos rancheros may be part of the problem. Breakfast is booming at U.S. eateries.
A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
Many Americans think Valentine's Day is romantic and fun - not outdated or stressful: AP-NORC poll

Many Americans think Valentine's Day is romantic and fun - not outdated or stressful: AP-NORC poll

NEW YORK (AP) — While some U.S. adults consider Cupid's holiday outdated, more say they love the romance and fun of Valentine's Day , and many expect to spend quality time with partners, friends and family.
At 50, 'Saturday Night Live' celebrates its past as a comedy icon - and wonders about its future

At 50, 'Saturday Night Live' celebrates its past as a comedy icon - and wonders about its future

NEW YORK (AP) — Tune into the Oct. 11, 1975 premiere episode of “Saturday Night Live” — then without “live” in its name — and you may be instantly surprised at some of the bones of the show that are still intact today.
Canadian Tire CEO says tariffs could 'substantially erase' signs of economic rebound

Canadian Tire CEO says tariffs could 'substantially erase' signs of economic rebound

TORONTO — Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd.'s CEO says consumers have started to ease up on the frugality they adopted to cope with the economic slowdown, but that progress has likely been "substantially erased" by tariff threats.
Media companies sue Toronto AI firm Cohere over alleged copyright infringement

Media companies sue Toronto AI firm Cohere over alleged copyright infringement

TORONTO — A group of major U.S. media companies and the owner of the Toronto Star are suing artificial intelligence firm Cohere over copyright infringement.