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Jury convicts Harvey Weinstein of top charge in split verdict at #MeToo sex crimes retrial

Jury convicts Harvey Weinstein of top charge in split verdict at #MeToo sex crimes retrial

NEW YORK (AP) — Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was convicted Wednesday of one of the top charges in his sex crimes retrial but acquitted of another, and jurors were as yet unable to reach a verdict on a third charge.
Peanuts or almonds? Rice or millet? Planet-friendly grocery shopping choices go beyond cutting meat

Peanuts or almonds? Rice or millet? Planet-friendly grocery shopping choices go beyond cutting meat

It’s one of the most impactful climate decisions we make, and we make it multiple times a day. The U.N. estimates about a third of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, the main driver of climate change, come from food.
With retail cyberattacks on the rise, customers find orders blocked and shelves empty

With retail cyberattacks on the rise, customers find orders blocked and shelves empty

NEW YORK (AP) — A string of recent cyberattacks and data breaches involving the systems of major retailers have started affecting shoppers.
Carney's 'Canada Strong Pass' to come into effect on June 20

Carney's 'Canada Strong Pass' to come into effect on June 20

OTTAWA — The federal government is set to announce details of its promised "Canada Strong Pass" next week and the tourism initiative is expected to take effect later this month.
10 songs to celebrate the life and legacy of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson

10 songs to celebrate the life and legacy of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson

NEW YORK (AP) — The musical world lost a giant with news Wednesday that Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ visionary and fragile leader, had died. He was 82.
Atlanta rapper Silentó gets 30 years after pleading guilty to killing his cousin

Atlanta rapper Silentó gets 30 years after pleading guilty to killing his cousin

DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — Silentó , the Atlanta rapper known for his hit song “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” pleaded guilty but mentally ill Wednesday to voluntary manslaughter and other charges in the 2021 shooting death of his 34-year-old cousin.
Toronto Pride says no 'noticeable differences' to events despite $900k funding gap

Toronto Pride says no 'noticeable differences' to events despite $900k funding gap

TORONTO — The organization behind Toronto’s Pride events is facing an uncertain future with a six-figure funding gap after losing major sponsors, but says this year’s festival won’t look any different.
Movie Review: Can a rom-com be honest about money? Celine Song’s smart ‘Materialists’ gives it a go

Movie Review: Can a rom-com be honest about money? Celine Song’s smart ‘Materialists’ gives it a go

The problem with so many rom-coms — one of the problems, anyway — is how often we’re asked to conveniently dismiss our knowledge of life’s realities. Particularly economic ones.
Trump, pizza and helicopters: A guide to the New Jersey governor's race

Trump, pizza and helicopters: A guide to the New Jersey governor's race

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — That perfect slice of Jersey pizza. Garden State puns about putting down roots. A whirlwind lesson on Navy helicopters. And diners, lots of diners.
Brian Wilson, Beach Boys leader and summer's poet laureate, dies at 82

Brian Wilson, Beach Boys leader and summer's poet laureate, dies at 82

NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ visionary and fragile leader who helped compose and arrange “Good Vibrations,” “California Girls” and dozens of other summertime anthems and became one of the world’s most influential and admired musician
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