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CBC says eclipse coverage drew millions to TV, online platforms

CBC says eclipse coverage drew millions to TV, online platforms

TORONTO — CBC says 1.4 million people were watching its TV channels as the broadcaster captured a clear shot of the total solar eclipse on Monday afternoon. The public broadcaster says it attracted 3.
As world's central banks wrestle with when to cut rates, Europe signals it's ready to move

As world's central banks wrestle with when to cut rates, Europe signals it's ready to move

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank signalled Thursday it could cut interest rates at its next meeting in June, a big step as the rich world's central banks, including the U.S.
'The root cause of my debt': Sales are tempting. How to avoid falling for offers

'The root cause of my debt': Sales are tempting. How to avoid falling for offers

TORONTO — The drawers were overflowing with skin care products and makeup — three different blushes, many eyeshadows, a dozen different mascaras, foundation and serum samples sitting unused for years.
Books on artificial intelligence, space law shortlisted for Donner Prize

Books on artificial intelligence, space law shortlisted for Donner Prize

TORONTO — Books on artificial intelligence, space law and wrongful convictions are among the works shortlisted for the $60,000 Donner Prize, which recognizes the best public policy book by a Canadian.
Posthumous memoir by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to be published Oct. 22

Posthumous memoir by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to be published Oct. 22

NEW YORK (AP) — A memoir Alexei Navalny began working on in 2020 will be published this fall. “Patriot,” which publisher Alfred A. Knopf is calling the late Russian opposition leader's “final letter to the world,” will come out Oct. 22.
Vietnam sentences real estate tycoon Truong My Lan to death in its largest-ever fraud case

Vietnam sentences real estate tycoon Truong My Lan to death in its largest-ever fraud case

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Real estate tycoon Truong My Lan was sentenced Thursday to death by a court in Ho Chi Minh City in southern Vietnam in the country's largest financial fraud case ever, state media Vietnam Net said.
Cineplex reports March box office revenue up 46 per cent from year ago

Cineplex reports March box office revenue up 46 per cent from year ago

TORONTO — Movie theatre company Cineplex Inc. says its box office revenue for March was up 46 per cent compared with a year ago, helped by "Dune: Part Two" and "Kung Fu Panda 4." The company says its box office revenue totalled $59.
No inflation here: Masters' menu still includes $1.50 pimento cheese sandwiches

No inflation here: Masters' menu still includes $1.50 pimento cheese sandwiches

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Jordan Janes knew when he arrived at the Masters for the first time a pimento cheese sandwich was a must-have.
US producer prices rose 2.1% from last year, most since April, but less than forecasters expected

US producer prices rose 2.1% from last year, most since April, but less than forecasters expected

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. producer prices rose rose in March from a year earlier at the fastest pace in nearly a year, but the gain was less than economists expected. And wholesale inflation eased on a month to month basis.
Cannes sets lineup with Lanthimos, Coppola and Trump film 'The Apprentice'

Cannes sets lineup with Lanthimos, Coppola and Trump film 'The Apprentice'

New films from Yorgos Lanthimos, Andrea Arnold and Francis Ford Coppola, as well as a portrait of 1980s Donald Trump, will compete for the Palme d'Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival next month, organizers announced Thursday.
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