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More than 130,000 electric stoves recalled in Canada due to fire risk from front knobs
A recall has been posted for a number of LG free-standing electric ranges due to the fire risk posed by accidental activation of the front knobs that control the stovetop burners. More than 130,000 units have been sold in Canada, and two injuries have been reported.
Why isn't Sam Nordquist's murder being treated as a hate crime?
The brutal murder of 24-year-old Sam Nordquist, a transgender man who was tortured and killed in New York state in a case that officials have called “beyond depraved,” has sparked vigils across the U.S. and in Canada as the 2SLGBTQ+ community mourns. But police say they have no evidence that it is a hate crime, raising questions around when the charge is applied.
More than $50 billion US needed to rebuild devastated Gaza Strip: World Bank joint report
More than $50 billion US will be required to rebuild Gaza after Israel's 15-month campaign against Hamas levelled it, according to a joint report released Tuesday by the United Nations, the European Union and the World Bank.
Privacy commissioner probing massive breach of student information
The federal privacy watchdog has launched an investigation into a cybersecurity breach at a company that stores the personal information of K-12 students across Canada.
Singer Ed Sheeran's street performance in India brought to a halt by cop
A street performance by singer Ed Sheeran in Bengaluru, India, came to an abrupt end this weekend when a police officer unplugged his microphone mid-song.
Controversial Prince documentary cancelled over estate dispute
A Netflix documentary series about Prince by an Oscar-winning filmmaker has been cancelled after the late singer's estate blocked its release.
Irv Gotti, hip-hop producer and co-founder of Murder, Inc., dead at 54
Irv Gotti, the music producer who co-founded hip-hop label Murder, Inc., and signed stars such as Ja Rule, Ashanti and Lloyd, has died. He was 54.
Ozzy Osbourne and original members of Black Sabbath reunite to headline final show
Ozzy Osbourne has announced his final show — and it will feature a reunion of the original lineup of Black Sabbath for the first time in 20 years.
Emilia Pérez lead actress cut from film's Oscar campaign after racist tweets resurface
Old social media posts with racist comments made by Emilia Pérez actress Karla Sofía Gascón resurfaced recently, and Netflix's awards campaign for the film appears to be trying to shuffle the lead actress into the background to regain footing ahead of the Oscars.
Beyoncé takes home her 1st album of the year for Cowboy Carter at the Grammys
Beyoncé, the most-awarded and most-nominated artist in Grammys history, took home album of the year at the 67th Grammy Awards for her smash hit Cowboy Carter. It was her fifth time she had an album up for the award, and her first time winning.