Gina Carano settles lawsuit with Lucasfilm, Disney
The actor filed suit in federal court last year alleging she had been dismissed from the “Star Wars” series in 2021 for expressing right-wing views on social media. LOS ANGELES … Read More
Month: August 2025
Actor who played Brett in NBC’s ‘Superstore’ dies at 83
The actor rarely spoke in this role, often just staring silently or exchanging looks with others during scenes, but had plenty of funny moments in his 105 episodes. LOS ANGELES … Read More
Poilievre says of B.C. premier that ‘one man can’t block’ pipeline proposal
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Canadians, including British Columbians, want a new oil pipeline and Premier David Eby can’t be allowed as … Read More
Trump alleges U.S. banks discriminate against conservatives, orders probe – National
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order mandating a probe into whether banks have discriminated against conservatives and certain industries like gun manufacturers and cryptocurrency companies, invoking … Read More
Carney says he’s focused on building up Canada but talks with U.S. continue – National
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday Canadians are focused on building up their economy after U.S. President Donald Trump again hit nations around the world with increased tariffs — days … Read More
Opinion | The US shouldn’t disrespect China’s right to the high seas
Last month, the United States coastguard “detected and responded to” the Chinese research vessel Xue Long 2 around 290 nautical miles north of Utqiagvik, Alaska. The US said the vessel … Read More
Charlotte restaurant closures spark economic debate
A wave of restaurant closures in Uptown brought economic concerns, but experts cite a natural market churn and new business openings. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A string of restaurant closures across … Read More
What Texas redistricting fight means as FBI joins hunt for absent Democrats – National
A battle over future control of the U.S. House of Representatives has spilled out of Texas into the rest of the country, with the FBI now potentially getting involved. Dozens … Read More
France's largest wildfire in decades brought under control
France’s largest wildfire in decades, which erupted on Tuesday in the southern Aude department, has been “brought under control”, local authorities said late Thursday. The blaze, which officials linked to climate change and … Read More
North Carolina attorney general warns 37 phone companies over illegal robocalls
The action is part of Operation Robocall Roundup, led by a task force of 51 attorneys general from across the country. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson … Read More