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Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn are sued by the personal chef they fired
December 11, 2024 - 6:21 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Woody Allen 's former personal chef claims in a lawsuit that the filmmaker and his wife fired him because of his service in the U.S. Army Reserves and questions about his pay, then “rubbed salt on the wounds” by saying they didn't like his cooking.
New Zealand official reverses visa refusal for US conservative influencer Candace Owens
December 11, 2024 - 10:31 PM

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A New Zealand immigration official has overturned a ban on the U.S. conservative political commentator Candace Owens entering the country, citing “the importance of free speech," a spokesperson for the official said Thursday.
Southern California forecast of cool temps, calm winds to help firefighters battle Malibu blaze
December 11, 2024 - 10:23 PM

MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Cooler temperatures, calmer winds and a chance of rainfall in Southern California this week are forecast to help firefighters as they battle a wind-driven blaze in steep, rugged terrain that's driven thousands, including celebrities, from their homes in Malibu.
What happens next with Alex Jones' Infowars? No certainty yet after sale to The Onion is rejected
December 11, 2024 - 4:24 PM

The Onion's rejected purchase of Infowars in an auction bid supported by families of the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting dealt them a new setback Wednesday and clouded the future of Alex Jones' conspiracy theory platform, which will remain in his control for at least the near future.
Trudeau's comments on Kamala Harris 'not helpful,' premiers say, as Musk blasts PM
December 11, 2024 - 4:17 PM

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's comments likening Kamala Harris's election loss to an attack on women's rights and progress earned him criticism from the country's premiers and from American billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday.
Rapper Quando Rondo sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to a federal drug charge
December 11, 2024 - 2:30 PM

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Rapper Quando Rondo was sentenced to federal prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to a federal drug offense in Georgia.
National Gallery brings rarely seen drawings out of the vault for exhibition
December 11, 2024 - 2:02 PM

Rarely seen artwork by masters including Degas, Picasso, Klimt and Munch are being brought into the light for a special exhibition at the National Gallery of Canada.
Movie Review: ‘September 5’ goes inside a newsroom during the Munich Olympics hostage crisis
December 11, 2024 - 1:34 PM

News junkies will find much to love in “September 5,” a fictionalized account of ABC’s live coverage of the hostage crisis during the 1972 Munich Olympics. There are spirited debates about reporting with only one source, use of words like “terrorism” and what to do if violence breaks out during a live shot.
Louisiana rapper NBA Youngboy gets nearly 2 years in jail for gun-related charges
December 11, 2024 - 12:58 PM

LOGAN, Utah (AP) — A federal judge in Utah sentenced Louisiana rap artist NBA Youngboy to just under two years in prison on gun-related charges after he acknowledged having possessed weapons despite being a convicted felon.
NYC has scores of small, specialized or quirky museums. Here are some highlights
December 11, 2024 - 12:27 PM

New York can be a magical place for museumgoers. It can also be overwhelming and overcrowded at times, especially at the biggest, most famous museums.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the second week of December 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall J

Where to get weird and exotic snacks in Kelowna
Arabic malt energy drinks, protein Snickers bars, an edible Barbie dream house, Snoop Dogg chips; if any of those exotic snacks pique your interest there are places to get them in Kelowna. Seoulful Convenience specializes in Korean snacks a

A growing number of Oregon cities vote to ban psychedelic mushroom compound psilocybin
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Drug reform advocates hailed Oregon as a progressive leader when it became the first in the nation to legalize the therapeutic use of psilocybin, the compound found in psychedelic mushrooms. But four years later,

iN MAPS: The most exciting Christmas lights to see in Vernon
There are an abundance of festive houses in Vernon that go all out on their Christmas decorations, illuminating the street with Christmas cheer. For over a decade, iNFOnews.ca has been adding to its list of addresses that really get into th

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Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn are sued by the personal chef they fired

New Zealand official reverses visa refusal for US conservative influencer Candace Owens

Southern California forecast of cool temps, calm winds to help firefighters battle Malibu blaze

What happens next with Alex Jones' Infowars? No certainty yet after sale to The Onion is rejected

Trudeau's comments on Kamala Harris 'not helpful,' premiers say, as Musk blasts PM

Rapper Quando Rondo sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to a federal drug charge

National Gallery brings rarely seen drawings out of the vault for exhibition

Movie Review: ‘September 5’ goes inside a newsroom during the Munich Olympics hostage crisis

Louisiana rapper NBA Youngboy gets nearly 2 years in jail for gun-related charges

NYC has scores of small, specialized or quirky museums. Here are some highlights

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