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'The Salt Path:' A book that captured the hearts of millions, but now mired in controversy

'The Salt Path:' A book that captured the hearts of millions, but now mired in controversy

LONDON (AP) — “The Salt Path” is a memoir of resilience and courage that captured the hearts of millions and which was subsequently adapted for the big screen, with actors Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs taking the lead roles.
Moulin Rouge's red windmill sails restored and turning again

Moulin Rouge's red windmill sails restored and turning again

PARIS (AP) — The iconic red windmill sails of Paris' Moulin Rouge cabaret are turning once more.
Trade war with U.S. has not dampened foreign investors' appetite for Montreal

Trade war with U.S. has not dampened foreign investors' appetite for Montreal

MONTREAL — Foreign investment is on the rise in Montreal despite Canada's trade war with the United States. A Montreal economic development agency says the value of investment from foreign companies rose 55 per cent to $1.
Unifor says B.C. Labour Board has certified union at Amazon facility in Delta, B.C.

Unifor says B.C. Labour Board has certified union at Amazon facility in Delta, B.C.

VANCOUVER — Unifor says the B.C. Labour Relations Board has awarded union certification to workers at an Amazon facility in Delta, B.C. The workers will now begin the process of negotiating a first contract, the union says.
Justin Bieber releases 'Swag,' his long-awaited seventh album: Hear the best songs

Justin Bieber releases 'Swag,' his long-awaited seventh album: Hear the best songs

NEW YORK (AP) — Never say never! Justin Bieber surprised fans Friday by releasing “Swag,” his seventh studio album, hours after he teased it on billboards and social media posts.
US stocks open lower and pull S&P 500 back from its record

US stocks open lower and pull S&P 500 back from its record

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening lower on Wall Street, pulling the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq composite below the records they set a day earlier. The S&P 500 was down 0.6% in the first few minutes of trading Friday.
PM says Ottawa will defend workers and businesses after latest U.S. trade threats

PM says Ottawa will defend workers and businesses after latest U.S. trade threats

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Canadian government will "steadfastly" defend workers and businesses following the latest trade threats by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Canada adds surprise 83,000 jobs in June, driving unemployment rate down to 6.9%

Canada adds surprise 83,000 jobs in June, driving unemployment rate down to 6.9%

OTTAWA — Canada’s labour market topped expectations in June amid a surprise surge in hiring. Statistics Canada said Friday that the unemployment rate dropped a tenth of a percentage point to 6.9 per cent in June as the economy added some 83,000 jobs.
Cuban women embrace extravagant nail art despite economic hardships

Cuban women embrace extravagant nail art despite economic hardships

HAVANA (AP) — Cuban women are embracing extravagant nail art with many willing to spend the money to have extremely long and intricate nails despite the economic obstacles.
Who is Morgan Riddle? A fashion influencer at Wimbledon who attends boyfriend Taylor Fritz's matches

Who is Morgan Riddle? A fashion influencer at Wimbledon who attends boyfriend Taylor Fritz's matches

LONDON (AP) — Morgan Riddle's effect on Wimbledon semifinalist Taylor Fritz's rise in the rankings has been significant. He says so himself .