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UN agency authorizes second vaccine against dengue amid outbreaks in the Americas

UN agency authorizes second vaccine against dengue amid outbreaks in the Americas

GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization on Wednesday authorized a second dengue vaccine, a move that could provide protection for millions worldwide against the mosquito-borne disease that has already sparked numerous outbreaks across the America
Edmunds: The five things you need to know before buying your first used Tesla

Edmunds: The five things you need to know before buying your first used Tesla

It’s a good time to be in the market for a used Tesla. Tesla’s significant price cuts over the past year on its new cars have caused the prices of used Teslas to drop significantly.
Young South Koreans are increasingly drawn to Buddhism via social media-savvy influencers

Young South Koreans are increasingly drawn to Buddhism via social media-savvy influencers

SEOUL (AP) — A South Korean deejay dressed as a Buddhist monk bounced up and down on stage while playing electronic music and shouting: “This too shall pass!” The performance brought cheers from a crowd of thousands at an annual lantern-lighting fest
Miniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show

Miniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show

NEW YORK (AP) — For a last hurrah, it was a Sage decision.
Author Alice Munro's death 'bittersweet' at Victoria bookstore that carries her name

Author Alice Munro's death 'bittersweet' at Victoria bookstore that carries her name

VICTORIA — Justina Elias says she didn't know about the connection legendary Canadian writer Alice Munro had to the Victoria, B.C., bookstore that bears her name, but she quickly found out.
Cannes kicks off with a Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep and a post-'Barbie' fête of Greta Gerwig

Cannes kicks off with a Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep and a post-'Barbie' fête of Greta Gerwig

CANNES, France (AP) — Beneath intermittent rainy skies, the Cannes Film Festival opened Tuesday with the presentation of an honorary Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep and the unveiling of Greta Gerwig’s jury, as the French Riviera spectacular kicked off a
Saskatchewan singer Rebecca Strong crowned $1M winner of 'Canada's Got Talent'

Saskatchewan singer Rebecca Strong crowned $1M winner of 'Canada's Got Talent'

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — Rebecca Strong is now $1 million richer after being crowned the winner of Citytv’s “Canada’s Got Talent” Season 3. The Indigenous singer from Prince Albert, Sask.
Sheriff faces questions from Arkansas lawmakers over Netflix series filmed at county jail

Sheriff faces questions from Arkansas lawmakers over Netflix series filmed at county jail

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Tuesday raised questions about a sheriff's decision to allow a Netflix documentary series to be filmed at the county jail, with one critic saying the move exploited inmates.
New Builders initiative looks to fight polarization by encouraging collaboration and alliances

New Builders initiative looks to fight polarization by encouraging collaboration and alliances

NEW YORK (AP) — Adam Luke remembers entering the first meeting of what would become the Citizen Solutions pilot project thinking, “Oh god, this is going to suck.
'A Canadian icon': Writers and readers pay tribute to Nobel winner Alice Munro

'A Canadian icon': Writers and readers pay tribute to Nobel winner Alice Munro

Writers, bookworms and notable figures are mourning the loss of Canadian Nobel Prize winner Alice Munro, who died Monday at age 92.
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