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Target to reduce number of stores carrying Pride-themed merchandise after last year's backlash

Target to reduce number of stores carrying Pride-themed merchandise after last year's backlash

NEW YORK (AP) — Target confirmed Friday that it won't carry Pride Month merchandise at all stores in June after the discount retailer experienced a backlash and lower sales over its collection honoring LGBTQ+ communities.
Dutch contestant kicked out of Eurovision hours before tension-plagued song contest final

Dutch contestant kicked out of Eurovision hours before tension-plagued song contest final

MALMO, Sweden (AP) — The Netherlands' contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest was dramatically expelled from competition hours before Saturday's final of the pan-continental pop competition , which has been rattled by protests over the participatio
Dutch broadcaster furious, fans bemused after Netherlands' Joost Klein is booted from Eurovision

Dutch broadcaster furious, fans bemused after Netherlands' Joost Klein is booted from Eurovision

MALMO, Sweden (AP) — A Dutch public broadcaster reacted angrily after the Netherlands’ contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest was dramatically expelled from the competition hours before Saturday’s final over a backstage incident that is being inve
Tips to make a house or apartment safe and accessible for older adults living at home

Tips to make a house or apartment safe and accessible for older adults living at home

With a majority of Americans preferring to live in their own homes as long as possible, experts stress the importance of modifications to keep dwellings safe and accessible.
Some older Americans splurge to keep homes accessible while others struggle to make safety upgrades

Some older Americans splurge to keep homes accessible while others struggle to make safety upgrades

NEW YORK (AP) — Brenda Edwards considers the four bedroom ranch-style house where she has lived for 20 years her forever home. It's where the 70-year-old retired nurse and her 79-year-old husband want to stay as their mobility becomes more limited.
Mother's Day and the playoffs face off in a quiet Vancouver suburb

Mother's Day and the playoffs face off in a quiet Vancouver suburb

VANCOUVER — In the quiet and leafy Vancouver neighbourhood of South Cambie, best known for its botanical garden, playoff fever is about to set in.
'I am angry': Alberta farmers will continue fight over world class motorsport resort

'I am angry': Alberta farmers will continue fight over world class motorsport resort

ROSEBUD, ALBERTA — The rolling hills leading to the hamlet of Rosebud are dotted with sprawling farms and cattle pastures -- and a sign sporting a simple message: No Race Track.
Gamergate was 10 years ago. How has hate in online spaces changed since then?

Gamergate was 10 years ago. How has hate in online spaces changed since then?

Video games don't cause violent behaviour, but toxicity and harassment persist in online communities.
For moms-to-be, it's possible to take maternity leave without breaking the bank

For moms-to-be, it's possible to take maternity leave without breaking the bank

Start with learning about the benefits available to you from both your workplace and government and figuring out whether it's enough to keep you afloat while away from work.
Eurovision explained, from ABBA to Zorra, as the Israel-Hamas war overshadows the song contest

Eurovision explained, from ABBA to Zorra, as the Israel-Hamas war overshadows the song contest

MALMO, Sweden (AP) — Scores of musicians, hundreds of journalists and thousands of music fans have gathered in Malmo, Sweden, where the Eurovision Song Contest is building towards Saturday's exuberant, glitter-drenched final .