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Demi Moore, Paul Rudd oddities join TIFF's Midnight Madness lineup

Demi Moore, Paul Rudd oddities join TIFF's Midnight Madness lineup

TORONTO — A body horror flick led by Demi Moore and a dark comedy starring Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson are among the films bound for Midnight Madness at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Dry cleaning bills also cleaning out your wallet? Experts give advice on how to save

Dry cleaning bills also cleaning out your wallet? Experts give advice on how to save

TORONTO — When Kristy Wieber opened a Toronto dress rental company, she quickly learned her business had an unexpected pain point: dry cleaning.
Publisher plans massive ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ reprints to meet demand for VP candidate JD Vance's book

Publisher plans massive ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ reprints to meet demand for VP candidate JD Vance's book

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump's selection of JD Vance as his running mate has led to a surge in sales for “Hillbilly Elegy,” his best-selling memoir that came out in 2016.
Booties. Indoor dog parks. And following the vet's orders. How to keep pets cool this summer

Booties. Indoor dog parks. And following the vet's orders. How to keep pets cool this summer

PHOENIX (AP) — As much of the world swelters , it's not just people who need help with the dog days of summer.
US economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate

US economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses helping drive growth despite the pressure of continually high interest rates.
It's a college football player's paradise, where dreams and reality meet in new EA Sports video game

It's a college football player's paradise, where dreams and reality meet in new EA Sports video game

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Freshman quarterback DJ Lagway grabbed a controller , settled comfortably into a leather stool and immediately started to adjust Florida’s roster.
Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as applications remain at elevated, but not troubling levels

Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as applications remain at elevated, but not troubling levels

Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but applications remained at recently elevated, though not troubling levels.
Southwest breaks 50-year tradition, plans to start assigning seats

Southwest breaks 50-year tradition, plans to start assigning seats

Southwest Airlines is doing away with its 50-year tradition and plans to start assigning seats, as well as premium seating for customers who are seeking more legroom.
Melania Trump to tell her story in memoir, 'Melania,' scheduled for this fall

Melania Trump to tell her story in memoir, 'Melania,' scheduled for this fall

NEW YORK (AP) — Former first lady Melania Trump has a memoir coming out this fall, “Melania,” billed by her office as “a powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has carved her own path, overcome adversity and defined personal excellence.
Japan's population falls for a 15th year with record low births and record high deaths

Japan's population falls for a 15th year with record low births and record high deaths

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s total population declined for the 15th straight year in 2023, dropping by more than a half-million people as the population ages and births remain low. Births in Japan hit a record low of 730,000 last year. The 1.