Skip to content

The Mix

Citing trade wars, the World Bank sharply downgrades forecast for global economic growth to 2.3%

Citing trade wars, the World Bank sharply downgrades forecast for global economic growth to 2.3%

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s trade wars are expected to slash economic growth this year in the United States and around the world, the World Bank forecast Tuesday.
Music festivals have become more open to harm reduction initiatives. How far will it go?

Music festivals have become more open to harm reduction initiatives. How far will it go?

NEW YORK (AP) — The sounds of muffled percussion and audience cheers reverberate throughout the grounds. Brand activations, makeshift bars and restaurant pop-ups control traffic as a sea of bodies move from set to set.
200-year-old condom decorated with erotic art goes on display in Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum

200-year-old condom decorated with erotic art goes on display in Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Netherlands' national museum has a new object on display that merges art with Amsterdam's infamous Red Light District: a nearly 200-year-old condom, emblazoned with erotic art.
Cineplex reports $55.3M May box office revenue up from $33.9M a year ago

Cineplex reports $55.3M May box office revenue up from $33.9M a year ago

TORONTO — Movie theatre company Cineplex Inc. reported its May box office report rose compared with a year ago helped by Final Destination: Bloodlines, Lilo & Stitch, and Mission: Impossible – the Final Reckoning.
Want to grow your own rice? A step-by-step guide for adventurous gardeners

Want to grow your own rice? A step-by-step guide for adventurous gardeners

Grown as a crop, cultivating rice from your plants can be a fun activity for adventurous gardeners.
Video game performers on strike for almost a year over AI issues reach a tentative deal

Video game performers on strike for almost a year over AI issues reach a tentative deal

The union for Hollywood’s video game performers has reached a tentative contract with several video game companies that may bring an end to an almost year-long strike tied to the use of artificial intelligence.
Study finds little agreement between Republicans and Democrats on media sources they trust

Study finds little agreement between Republicans and Democrats on media sources they trust

A new survey that probes the level of trust Democrats and Republicans have for news sources finds the business-oriented publications Forbes and The Wall Street Journal share an unusual distinction: They're the only two of 30 news sources that sympath
BET Awards bring star power as Doechii, Jamie Foxx, Mariah Carey shine in 25th anniversary show

BET Awards bring star power as Doechii, Jamie Foxx, Mariah Carey shine in 25th anniversary show

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The BET Awards delivered a night of major star power and poignant moments Monday night, marking the ceremony's 25th anniversary with a mix of comedy, emotion and calls for justice.
Renewable cleanup rules making Alberta less competitive for investment: report

Renewable cleanup rules making Alberta less competitive for investment: report

CALGARY — A report says new cleanup rules for renewable energy sites are hurting the competitiveness of Alberta's industry.
China tariffs bite into B.C. spot prawn season, but foodies queue for kiss of the sea

China tariffs bite into B.C. spot prawn season, but foodies queue for kiss of the sea

VANCOUVER — Toronto resident Krista Jang showed off her "haul" on the False Creek Fishermen's Wharf in Vancouver — a bag of sweet and meaty spot prawns, live and kicking and fresh off the boat.