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John Lithgow wins best actor at the UK stage Olivier Awards for exploring Roald Dahl's dark side

John Lithgow wins best actor at the UK stage Olivier Awards for exploring Roald Dahl's dark side

LONDON (AP) — American actor John Lithgow won the best actor trophy at the London stage Olivier Awards on Sunday for exploring the dark side of children's writer Roald Dahl in “Giant.
Carney, Starmer discuss deeper trade ties in response to Trump's tariff war

Carney, Starmer discuss deeper trade ties in response to Trump's tariff war

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he spoke Sunday with his counterpart in the United Kingdom about the fallout from the United States' global tariff campaign. A readout from Carney's office says he talked with U.K.
Winners of the 2025 Olivier Awards celebrating work on the London stage

Winners of the 2025 Olivier Awards celebrating work on the London stage

LONDON (AP) — The winners of the 2025 Olivier Awards handed out Sunday for achievement in London theater, opera and dance: New Play: “Giant” New Musical: “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” New Entertainment or Comedy: “Titanique” Family Show: “Bra
'In a fight with one man': Trump's tariffs have autoworkers in Oshawa, Ont., on edge

'In a fight with one man': Trump's tariffs have autoworkers in Oshawa, Ont., on edge

For more than a century, Oshawa, Ont., has been the city of autoworkers.
'Special to the world': Supporters hope to save beloved Drumheller dinosaur

'Special to the world': Supporters hope to save beloved Drumheller dinosaur

DRUMHELLER — A plan to send Tyra the tyrannosaurus, the popular tourist attraction that towers over the skyline in Drumheller, Alta., into proverbial extinction has sparked demands that she be spared.
Canadian scientist wins Breakthrough Prize for discovery of hormone used in Ozempic, Mounjaro

Canadian scientist wins Breakthrough Prize for discovery of hormone used in Ozempic, Mounjaro

TORONTO — A Canadian researcher has won a 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for discovering the GLP-1 hormone used in diabetes and obesity medications — including Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro — that have changed the lives of millions of people
Hollywood lands a much-needed box office hit with ‘A Minecraft Movie’

Hollywood lands a much-needed box office hit with ‘A Minecraft Movie’

Hollywood needed “A Minecraft Movie” to be a hit, and it delivered in its opening weekend, significantly narrowing this year's box office deficit . No one guessed just how big it would be.
Trump's tariffs hit a sour note in landmark NYC emporium of sweets

Trump's tariffs hit a sour note in landmark NYC emporium of sweets

NEW YORK (AP) — Economy Candy’s shelves brim with sweets from around the world – gummies from Germany, lollipops from Spain, chocolates from Japan and a panoply of candies from across the U.S.
MASTERS '25: Jason Day wanted his own look and got a Masters memory with Malbon

MASTERS '25: Jason Day wanted his own look and got a Masters memory with Malbon

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Jason Day was looking for a new identity with his clothing, having spent his entire career with two of the most famous apparel brands in sport.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Election campaign and trade The federal election heads into its third week with the party leaders trying to pitch themselves as the best person to stand up to Donal