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British police charge comedian Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault

British police charge comedian Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault

LONDON (AP) — British police on Friday charged Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault following an 18-month investigation sparked when four women alleged they had been assaulted by the controversial comedian.
TSX down almost 1,000 points, U.S. markets sink for second day on tariff fears

TSX down almost 1,000 points, U.S. markets sink for second day on tariff fears

TORONTO — Canadian and U.S. stock markets on Friday were deep in the red for a second day on the continued fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans.
Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over Earth's poles

Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over Earth's poles

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Four space tourists who orbited the north and south poles returned to Earth on Friday, splashing down in the Pacific to end their privately funded polar tour.
Musical theater's beloved show 'The Last Five Years' finally makes it to Broadway

Musical theater's beloved show 'The Last Five Years' finally makes it to Broadway

NEW YORK (AP) — Nick Jonas was only 9 and portraying a teacup on Broadway when he first heard about a buzzy new musical playing way downtown.
Economy posts biggest job loss since 2022 as U.S. tariffs begin to take their toll

Economy posts biggest job loss since 2022 as U.S. tariffs begin to take their toll

OTTAWA — March saw the Canadian economy post its biggest job loss since January 2022 as the uncertainty caused by U.S. tariffs started to take a toll.
Recruiters say surge in U.S. doctors looking to move to Canada since Trump election

Recruiters say surge in U.S. doctors looking to move to Canada since Trump election

HALIFAX — Recruiters say there's been a surge of interest from American doctors considering moving to Canada since the election of U.S. president Donald Trump in November.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs hit with new sex trafficking charges a month before trial

Sean 'Diddy' Combs hit with new sex trafficking charges a month before trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors have added two charges to Sean “Diddy” Combs ' indictment, expanding on allegations that the jailed hip-hop mogul engaged in sex trafficking as recently as last year.
Tom Hardy and Guy Ritchie reunite for gritty crime series 'MobLand'

Tom Hardy and Guy Ritchie reunite for gritty crime series 'MobLand'

NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Hardy has collected troves of knowledge and skill throughout his journey as an actor, forming a megastar career.
Federal Reserve chief says Trump tariffs likely to raise inflation and slow US economic growth

Federal Reserve chief says Trump tariffs likely to raise inflation and slow US economic growth

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The Trump administration’s expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth, and the Federal Reserve will focus on keeping price increases temporary, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Friday.
Sell-off worsens worldwide and Dow drops 1,300 after China retaliates against Trump tariffs

Sell-off worsens worldwide and Dow drops 1,300 after China retaliates against Trump tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Stock markets worldwide are careening even lower Friday after China matched President Donald Trump’s big raise in tariffs in an escalating trade war . Not even a better-than-expected report on the U.S.