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Noteworthy and influential people who've died this year
July 02, 2025 - 11:55 AM

June saw the death of a musician whose talent brought The Beach Boys from a local California band to hitmakers and international ambassadors of surf and sun.
A look at the potential sentence faced by Sean 'Diddy' Combs in his sex trafficking trial
July 02, 2025 - 11:13 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — The jury in the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial convicted him of prostitution-related crime but cleared him of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs acquitted of most serious charges, convicted of prostitution-related offenses
July 02, 2025 - 11:04 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs dropped to his knees and prayed in the courtroom after he was acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put one of hip-hop’s most celebrated figures behind bars for life.
50 Cent, Aubrey O'Day and more react to the verdict in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial
July 02, 2025 - 10:17 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted Wednesday of a prostitution-related offense but acquitted of more serious counts that could have put him behind bars for life, drawing divided reactions by his fellow celebrities.
Australia cancels rapper Ye's visa over 'Heil Hitler' release
July 02, 2025 - 9:31 AM

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Ye, the U.S. rapper formerly known as Kanye West, was recently stripped of an Australian visa after he released his single “Heil Hitler,” a government minister said on Wednesday.
Live Nation 'making adjustments' at Toronto's Rogers Stadium after fan complaints
July 02, 2025 - 9:23 AM

TORONTO — The operators of Toronto's new Rogers Stadium say they are "already making adjustments" after concertgoers voiced concerns about crowd management at the outdoor venue's inaugural show on Sunday.
After Diddy's conviction, here's where his business ventures stand
July 02, 2025 - 8:59 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs has been acquitted of the most serious charges in his federal sex trafficking trial, but that doesn't mean the once-celebrated music mogul will see his business empire restored.
Joni Mitchell receives Royal Canadian Geographical Society's gold medal
July 02, 2025 - 8:22 AM

Joni Mitchell has received the Royal Canadian Geographical Society's gold medal for her cultural contributions, including promoting Canada to the rest of the world.
Ahead of Oasis' tour, a look at famous and brief band reunions: Nirvana, Outkast and more
July 02, 2025 - 7:14 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — “Don't Look Back in Anger” is good advice for the Britpop band Oasis, who launch their surprising reunion tour this week in Cardiff, Wales.
Jury reaches verdict on 4 of 5 counts in Diddy trial but is told to keep deliberating
July 01, 2025 - 7:22 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — The jury in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial said Tuesday that it has reached a verdict on four of five counts against the hip-hop mogul. But the partial decision remained under wraps after jurors were told to keep deliberating because they were stuck on the top charge, racketeering conspiracy.
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iN DISCUSSION: Advertiser boycott suggested in reaction to Okanagan billboards
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you'll find reader responses to stories and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week of June 30. They may have been edited slightly for readability. The op

iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

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Noteworthy and influential people who've died this year

A look at the potential sentence faced by Sean 'Diddy' Combs in his sex trafficking trial

Sean 'Diddy' Combs acquitted of most serious charges, convicted of prostitution-related offenses

50 Cent, Aubrey O'Day and more react to the verdict in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial

Australia cancels rapper Ye's visa over 'Heil Hitler' release

Live Nation 'making adjustments' at Toronto's Rogers Stadium after fan complaints

After Diddy's conviction, here's where his business ventures stand

Joni Mitchell receives Royal Canadian Geographical Society's gold medal

Ahead of Oasis' tour, a look at famous and brief band reunions: Nirvana, Outkast and more

Jury reaches verdict on 4 of 5 counts in Diddy trial but is told to keep deliberating

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