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Disneyland performers file petition to form labor union

Disneyland performers file petition to form labor union

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Performers who help bring Disney's beloved characters to life at its Southern California theme parks filed a petition Wednesday to form a labor union.
US reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela as hopes for a fair presidential election fades

US reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela as hopes for a fair presidential election fades

MIAMI (AP) — The Biden administration on Wednesday reimposed crushing oil sanctions on Venezuela, admonishing President Nicolás Maduro's attempts to consolidate his rule just six months after the U.S.
Sophie Nélisse on the intensity of filming Holocaust film 'Irena's Vow' near Ukraine

Sophie Nélisse on the intensity of filming Holocaust film 'Irena's Vow' near Ukraine

As Sophie Nélisse filmed her Holocaust drama "Irena's Vow" in Poland, she was acutely aware of the present-day horrors unfolding in neighbouring Ukraine.
Biden promises to keep US Steel a 'totally American company' amid review of Japanese takeover plan

Biden promises to keep US Steel a 'totally American company' amid review of Japanese takeover plan

PITTSBURGH (AP) — President Joe Biden is promising to block the acquisition of U.S. Steel by a Japan company, saying it “should remain a totally American company. American-owned, American operated.
Budget pushes measures on open banking, lower fees forward, but timing unclear

Budget pushes measures on open banking, lower fees forward, but timing unclear

TORONTO — The federal budget pushed forward several banking sector initiatives, including open banking and lower fees, but had little detail on when changes would actually take effect.
'Civil War' might be the year's most explosive movie. Alex Garland thinks it's just reporting

'Civil War' might be the year's most explosive movie. Alex Garland thinks it's just reporting

NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Garland’s films have vividly conjured a virus-caused pandemic (2002's “28 Days Later”), an uncontrollable artificial intelligence (2014’s “Ex Machina”) and, in his latest, “Civil War,” a near-future America in the throes of all-o
Hugh Grant says he took 'enormous sum' to settle suit alleging illegal snooping by The Sun tabloid

Hugh Grant says he took 'enormous sum' to settle suit alleging illegal snooping by The Sun tabloid

LONDON (AP) — Hugh Grant accepted “an enormous sum of money" to settle a lawsuit accusing The Sun tabloid of unlawfully tapping his phone, bugging his car and breaking into his home to snoop on him, the actor said Wednesday after the agreement was an
CBC welcomes $42 million in federal budget; says no further major cuts expected

CBC welcomes $42 million in federal budget; says no further major cuts expected

OTTAWA — The CBC says a one-year investment of $42 million in the federal budget will help the organization avoid further "significant" staff and programming cuts.
The 2024 Latin Grammys will return home to Miami after a controversial move to Spain

The 2024 Latin Grammys will return home to Miami after a controversial move to Spain

The 2024 Latin Grammys will return to Miami — where the Latin Recording Academy is headquartered. The 25th annual event will air live from the Kaseya Center on Nov. 14. Nominations will be announced on Sept. 17.
NPR suspends editor who criticized his employer for what he calls an unquestioned liberal worldview

NPR suspends editor who criticized his employer for what he calls an unquestioned liberal worldview

NEW YORK (AP) — National Public Radio has suspended a veteran editor who wrote an outside essay criticizing his employer for, in his view, journalism that reflects a liberal viewpoint with little tolerance for contrary opinions.