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Susan Brownmiller, author of the landmark book on sexual assault, ‘Against Our Will,’ dies at 90

Susan Brownmiller, author of the landmark book on sexual assault, ‘Against Our Will,’ dies at 90

NEW YORK (AP) — Susan Brownmiller, a prominent feminist and author of the 1960s and '70s whose "Against Our Will" was a landmark and intensely debated bestseller about sexual assault, has died. She was 90.
Canada Post, union expected to resume talks in a few days as overtime ban continues

Canada Post, union expected to resume talks in a few days as overtime ban continues

OTTAWA — Talks between Canada Post and negotiators from its union are expected to resume over the next few days, its union said Sunday after the two parties met amid warnings of mail delivery delays tied to a national ban on overtime for postal worke
Conservatives will 'cooperate' with Liberals to end U.S. trade dispute: Poilievre

Conservatives will 'cooperate' with Liberals to end U.S. trade dispute: Poilievre

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he's willing to work with the Liberals in Parliament on efforts to resolve the trade war with the United States.
'Lilo & Stich' teams with Tom Cruise and 'Mission Impossible' for a monster Memorial Day weekend

'Lilo & Stich' teams with Tom Cruise and 'Mission Impossible' for a monster Memorial Day weekend

“Lilo & Stich” teamed with Tom Cruise for a monster Memorial Day box office weekend. Disney's live action version of “Lilo & Stich” earned a staggering $145.
In Netflix's 'The Eternaut,' an Argentine comic goes global as dystopia hits home

In Netflix's 'The Eternaut,' an Argentine comic goes global as dystopia hits home

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A group of friends gather to play cards in their host’s cozy home when the power cuts. Cellphones die. An eerie snow falls all over the city, killing everyone it touches.
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: Canada Post Canada Post is warning about possible delays after unionized workers at the Crown corporation started last week to refuse to work overtime as part of a
Strauss' 'Blue Danube' waltz is launching into space to mark his 200th birthday

Strauss' 'Blue Danube' waltz is launching into space to mark his 200th birthday

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Strauss’ “Blue Danube” is heading into space this month to mark the 200th anniversary of the waltz king's birth . The classical piece will be beamed into the cosmos as it's performed by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra.
'Winging it is not a plan': How to shore up your finances in uncertain times

'Winging it is not a plan': How to shore up your finances in uncertain times

A myriad of challenges have been plaguing Canadians' personal finances, from the high cost of living to the global trade war that has roiled markets and the economy.
Artist Caravaggio's faith shines in new Rome exhibit and at churches run by Pope Leo XIV's order

Artist Caravaggio's faith shines in new Rome exhibit and at churches run by Pope Leo XIV's order

ROME (AP) — The Roman basilica of the Augustinians — Pope Leo XIV’s religious order — preserves an iconic painting of the Virgin Mary by Caravaggio, the blockbuster artist who revolutionized the use of light and darkness in Western art.
Meet Hercules and Ned, the border collies fending off wildlife at West Virginia’s busiest airport

Meet Hercules and Ned, the border collies fending off wildlife at West Virginia’s busiest airport

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Hercules and Ned have quite the spacious office at West Virginia's busiest airport.