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Florida art dealer and another man charged in scheme to sell fake Andy Warhol artworks

Florida art dealer and another man charged in scheme to sell fake Andy Warhol artworks

MIAMI (AP) — A South Florida art dealer and another man face charges involving the sale of fake Andy Warhol artworks, authorities said.
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Metro Vancouver's TransLink plans fare and tax hikes for better service

Metro Vancouver's TransLink plans fare and tax hikes for better service

VANCOUVER — TransLink is proposing a plan to improve its services, ease overcrowding and finish projects, but it will involve a fare hike and a tax increase for Metro Vancouver residents. The B.C.
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David Foster wasn't attuned to Broadway, until he wrote the music for 'Boop!'

David Foster wasn't attuned to Broadway, until he wrote the music for 'Boop!'

TORONTO — David Foster is the first to admit he's a musical dictator. It would seem his authoritarian tendencies have served the Canadian producer well. Over his career, they've helped him collect 15 Grammy awards and the respect of his peers.
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B.C. premier tells government to cancel American contracts 'wherever viable'

B.C. premier tells government to cancel American contracts 'wherever viable'

U.S. President Donald Trump has served up "special, derogatory" treatment for Canada in the latest salvo in his global trade war, British Columbia Premier David Eby said. Eby said Thursday that B.C.
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Company says thousands of gallons of oil have been recovered from a pipeline spill in North Dakota

Company says thousands of gallons of oil have been recovered from a pipeline spill in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Workers have recovered thousands of gallons of crude oil from an underground pipeline spill on North Dakota farmland, the owner of the line said Thursday, but it remains unclear when oil will again start flowing to refineries .
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Oscars to add stunt design award for its 100th ceremony

Oscars to add stunt design award for its 100th ceremony

After many years of impassioned calls for an Oscar recognizing the art of the stunt, the film academy has decided to give it an official award.
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A jury finds Soulja Boy liable for abuse and sexual assault of ex-assistant, awards $4 million

A jury finds Soulja Boy liable for abuse and sexual assault of ex-assistant, awards $4 million

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — A jury on Thursday found that rapper Soulja Boy was liable for sexually assaulting and physically and emotionally abusing a former assistant, awarding the woman $4 million in damages.
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P.E.I. tables budget with record $184-million deficit in face of economic uncertainty

P.E.I. tables budget with record $184-million deficit in face of economic uncertainty

CHARLOTTETOWN — In the face of economic headwinds caused by American tariffs, the government of Prince Edward Island tabled a $3.5-billion budget Thursday, with a record projected deficit of nearly $184 million for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
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P.E.I. university backs down after artist accuses administration of censorship

P.E.I. university backs down after artist accuses administration of censorship

CHARLOTTETOWN — The University of Prince Edward Island is backing away from a demand that an artist in residence take down a painting that the school said offended some American faculty members.
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US stocks dive as euphoria on Wall Street reverts to fear about US-China trade war

US stocks dive as euphoria on Wall Street reverts to fear about US-China trade war

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks dove Thursday and surrendered a chunk of their historic gains from the day before as President Donald Trump’s trade war continues to threaten the economy . The S&P 500 tumbled 3.5%, slicing into Wednesday’s surge of 9.
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