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Tarralik Duffy, Hangama Amiri among artists shortlisted for Sobey Art Award

Tarralik Duffy, Hangama Amiri among artists shortlisted for Sobey Art Award

TORONTO — Multidisciplinary artist Tarralik Duffy and textile artist Hangama Amiri are among the six finalists for the prestigious Sobey Art Award.
`This House' makes world premiere, exploring Black history through a family's legacy in Harlem

`This House' makes world premiere, exploring Black history through a family's legacy in Harlem

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Near the end of “This House,” a heart-wrenching opera given its world premiere last weekend, the matriarch Ida poignantly intones messages to her family on stage and to the audience.
Hudson's Bay back in court to seek approval for Canadian Tire deal

Hudson's Bay back in court to seek approval for Canadian Tire deal

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay returned to court Tuesday morning to seek approval for a $30-million deal it signed with Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd.
200-year-old condom decorated with erotic art goes on display in Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum

200-year-old condom decorated with erotic art goes on display in Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Netherlands' national museum has a new object on display that merges art with Amsterdam's infamous Red Light District: a nearly 200-year-old condom, emblazoned with erotic art.
MrBeast aims to raise millions for his charity by offering a weekend experience to six-figure donors

MrBeast aims to raise millions for his charity by offering a weekend experience to six-figure donors

NEW YORK (AP) — MrBeast plans to turn the success of his Amazon Prime Video reality competition series into millions of dollars for charity.
Despite pushback, Montreal forges ahead with strict new short-term rental rules

Despite pushback, Montreal forges ahead with strict new short-term rental rules

MONTREAL — Montreal is forging ahead with new rules banning many short-term rentals for nine months a year, hoping to alleviate a housing crunch and strike a blow in a lengthy battle against unauthorized listings.
US job openings rose unexpectedly in April, a sign the American labor market remains resilient

US job openings rose unexpectedly in April, a sign the American labor market remains resilient

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in April, showing that the labor market remains resilient in the face of uncertainty arising from President Donald Trump’s trade wars.
Book Review: In ‘The Listeners,' Maggie Stiefvater approaches WWII with a distinct voice

Book Review: In ‘The Listeners,' Maggie Stiefvater approaches WWII with a distinct voice

Maggie Stiefvater has brought her magical prose with her to her first adult novel. “The Listeners” takes place at a luxury hotel in West Virginia as World War II begins. In need of a place to store their foreign nationals — i.e.
Yoshua Bengio launches new AI non-profit focused on safer systems

Yoshua Bengio launches new AI non-profit focused on safer systems

MONTREAL — Canadian AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio is launching a new non-profit focused on developing safer artificial intelligence systems.
The queens of collaboration in Lucius are finding themselves again musically

The queens of collaboration in Lucius are finding themselves again musically

NEW YORK (AP) — The magic created by the vocal blend of Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe, collectively known as Lucius, has opened many doors for them in the music industry.