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What to know about the abdication of Denmark's Queen Margrethe II

What to know about the abdication of Denmark's Queen Margrethe II

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Queen Margrethe II, Denmark’s monarch for more than half a century, stunned her country when she announced on New Year’s Eve that she will hand over the throne to her eldest son, Crown Prince Frederik.
Daniel Day-Lewis breaks from retirement to fete Martin Scorsese at National Board of Review Awards

Daniel Day-Lewis breaks from retirement to fete Martin Scorsese at National Board of Review Awards

NEW YORK (AP) — Daniel Day-Lewis took a break from retirement to present Martin Scorsese the award for best director at the National Board of Review Awards in midtown Manhattan on Thursday night.
Vancouver festival drops play 'The Runner' over Gaza tension, in second cancellation

Vancouver festival drops play 'The Runner' over Gaza tension, in second cancellation

VANCOUVER — Organizers of a performing arts festival in Vancouver have cancelled a play that addresses ethical dilemmas in the Middle East, citing friction caused by the Israel-Hamas war.

Fruit Stripe Gum to bite the dust after a half century of highly abbreviated rainbow flavors

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Fruit Stripe Gum, something of a childhood icon for many gum chewers over the past five decades, will soon head over the rainbow with its multicolored zebra mascot Yipes — seemingly for good.
Tech innovations that caught our eye at CES 2024

Tech innovations that caught our eye at CES 2024

LAS VEGAS (AP) — From electric cars to transparent TVs to the latest accessibility tech and virtual assistants backed by artificial intelligence, there was a wide range of innovations on display at the CES tech show in Las Vegas this week.
FCC chair asks automakers about plans to stop abusers from using car electronics to stalk partners

FCC chair asks automakers about plans to stop abusers from using car electronics to stalk partners

DETROIT (AP) — The top U.S. telecommunications regulator is asking automakers how they plan to protect people from being stalked or harassed by partners who have access to vehicle location and other data.
Here are the 'Worst in Show' CES products, according to consumer and privacy advocates

Here are the 'Worst in Show' CES products, according to consumer and privacy advocates

The best CES products pierce through the haze of marketing hype at the Las Vegas gadget show to reveal innovations that could improve lives .
Quebec Gémeaux screen awards to revive separate acting categories for men and women

Quebec Gémeaux screen awards to revive separate acting categories for men and women

MONTREAL — Canada's top award for French-language television is bringing back separate divisions for male and female actors one year after introducing gender-neutral categories.
Prescribing safer alternatives to potentially deadly street drugs saved lives: B.C. study

Prescribing safer alternatives to potentially deadly street drugs saved lives: B.C. study

VANCOUVER — Researchers in British Columbia have published a study that suggests prescription opioids prevent overdose deaths among people with an addiction to potentially toxic street drugs.
Rapper G Herbo sentenced to probation in fraud plot to fund lavish lifestyle

Rapper G Herbo sentenced to probation in fraud plot to fund lavish lifestyle

The rapper G Herbo was sentenced to three years' probation Thursday after pleading guilty to his role in a scheme that used stolen credit card information to pay for an opulent lifestyle including private jets and designer puppies.
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