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From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact
December 12, 2025 - 3:40 AM

The death of Pope Francis brought change to the Catholic Church, which counts 1.4 billion adherents and is now led — for the first time — by an American pope. The fatal shooting of conservative activist

Man's death on roller coaster at Universal Studios in Orlando ruled accidental
December 12, 2025 - 2:57 AM

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The death of a 32-year-old man after riding a high-speed roller coaster at a Universal Studios theme park was accidental and an investigation has been closed, a sheriff's office in Florida said Friday.
What we learned in the first two episodes of Taylor Swift's Disney+ Eras Tour docuseries
December 12, 2025 - 2:49 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — “The Eras Tour was a lifetime within my life,” Taylor Swift told the room at a screening of the first two episodes of her new Disney+ docuseries, “The End of an Era.” “It feels insane.”
Anne Murray weighs the highs and lows of a big year, and her unexpected new album
December 12, 2025 - 1:38 AM

TORONTO — Anne Murray still can't believe her good fortune over the past year.
It feels good to be Jelly Roll. And now, he's ready to win a Grammy
December 12, 2025 - 1:35 AM

New York (AP) — Jelly Roll is catching his breath.
How Joyce DiDonato's childhood inspired her role in 'Amahl and the Night Visitors'
December 12, 2025 - 1:19 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — It seems all but unthinkable today: A major TV network hires a famous composer to write an original opera and broadcasts it live in prime time on Christmas Eve.
Oscar-nominated documentary 'Black Box Diaries' has delayed premiere in Japan after legal issues
December 12, 2025 - 1:12 AM

TOKYO (AP) — “Black Box Diaries,” a documentary in which Japanese journalist Shiori Ito investigates her own sexual assault case and the barriers she faced in pursuing justice, has been screened widely abroad since its 2024 festival debut and earned an Oscar nomination early this year.
Eurovision champion Nemo returns the winner's trophy to protest Israel's inclusion
December 12, 2025 - 12:50 AM

GENEVA (AP) — Swiss singer Nemo, who won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, has said they will return the winner's trophy because Israel is being allowed to compete in the politically troubled pop music competition.
Bestselling British writer Joanna Trollope dies at 82
December 12, 2025 - 12:35 AM

LONDON (AP) — British writer Joanna Trollope, whose bestselling novels charted domestic and romantic travails in well-heeled rural England, has died, her family said Friday. She was 82.
King Charles III to speak about his cancer treatment, recovery on TV show promoting early screening
December 11, 2025 - 9:37 PM

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III will speak about his cancer diagnosis and recovery during a TV broadcast on Friday as the monarch continues to use his personal story to encourage others to get the early screening that can boost their chances of survival.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact

Man's death on roller coaster at Universal Studios in Orlando ruled accidental

What we learned in the first two episodes of Taylor Swift's Disney+ Eras Tour docuseries

Anne Murray weighs the highs and lows of a big year, and her unexpected new album

It feels good to be Jelly Roll. And now, he's ready to win a Grammy

How Joyce DiDonato's childhood inspired her role in 'Amahl and the Night Visitors'

Oscar-nominated documentary 'Black Box Diaries' has delayed premiere in Japan after legal issues

Eurovision champion Nemo returns the winner's trophy to protest Israel's inclusion

Bestselling British writer Joanna Trollope dies at 82

King Charles III to speak about his cancer treatment, recovery on TV show promoting early screening

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