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Venezuelan pop band that embraced Maduro's opponent cancels tour after his criticism of its lyrics

Venezuelan pop band that embraced Maduro's opponent cancels tour after his criticism of its lyrics

MIAMI (AP) — One of Venezuela's most popular bands canceled its homecoming tour after President Nicolas Maduro criticized the group for what he said were sexist lyrics — a lashing out that many said was an attack by the leftist leader over the band's
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here, and Taylor Swift is once again the platform's most-streamed artist

Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here, and Taylor Swift is once again the platform's most-streamed artist

NEW YORK (AP) — 'Tis the season to unpack Spotify Wrapped. And it should come as no surprise that for a second year in a row, Taylor Swift has been named its most-played artist.
OpenAI's Sam Altman 'not that worried' about rival Elon Musk's influence in the Trump administration

OpenAI's Sam Altman 'not that worried' about rival Elon Musk's influence in the Trump administration

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who is in a legal dispute with rival Elon Musk, said he is “not that worried” about Musk's influence in the incoming Trump administration.
The best movies of 2024 as ranked by AP film writers

The best movies of 2024 as ranked by AP film writers

As much as theaters are humming right now, with “Wicked” and “Moana 2" bringing moviegoers by the droves , it's been a fairly bruising movie year.
National Bank of Canada reports rise in profits as it looks to closing CWB deal

National Bank of Canada reports rise in profits as it looks to closing CWB deal

MONTREAL — National Bank reported a rise in its fourth-quarter profit and raised its dividend as it looks to a transformational year ahead with the likely closing of its acquisition of Canadian Western Bank.
Plan to add resources to border will come before Trump inauguration: LeBlanc

Plan to add resources to border will come before Trump inauguration: LeBlanc

OTTAWA — Canada will beef up its border security in time for the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Tuesday as he appeared at a House of Commons committee.
The end of an Eras tour approaches, marking a bittersweet moment for Taylor Swift fans

The end of an Eras tour approaches, marking a bittersweet moment for Taylor Swift fans

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — After more than 150 shows across five continents over nearly two years, the global phenomenon that is Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is coming to an end.
From 'Love Actually' to 'Black Doves' with Ben Whishaw, Keira Knightley has your Christmas covered

From 'Love Actually' to 'Black Doves' with Ben Whishaw, Keira Knightley has your Christmas covered

Keira Knightley starred in one of the most popular Christmas films of the 21st century, the 2003 romantic comedy “Love Actually.
Trump nominates cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins as SEC chair

Trump nominates cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins as SEC chair

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he intends to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission.
First Nations want Impact Assessment Act review for Pathways Alliance project

First Nations want Impact Assessment Act review for Pathways Alliance project

CALGARY — Eight First Nations in Alberta are asking that the $16.5-billion carbon capture and storage project proposed by a consortium of oilsands companies be reviewed under the federal Impact Assessment Act.