April 2nd, 2026
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Rapper Pooh Shiesty charged with kidnapping over alleged dispute involving rapper Gucci Mane’s label

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

DALLAS (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Thursday accused rapper Pooh Shiesty and eight others of robbing three men at gunpoint and kidnapping them earlier this year in Texas following a contract dispute involving rapper Gucci Mane ‘s record label. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Dallas declined to name the victims and an indictment only refers ... Read More »

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Bruce Hornsby looks back with new album ‘Indigo Park’ that mixes simplicity and complexity

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Bruce Hornsby’s new, reflective album starts off sweetly and melodically, a musician looking back at a fascinating life. Then it gets weird. That’s by design. “I’m going along very nicely and then I might just throw something at you,” the three-time Grammy Award-winner warns from his home in Williamsburg, Virginia. “I’m ... Read More »

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Heather Morris returns to WWII with ‘The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse’ set in Nazi-occupied Paris

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

The next novel by the author of “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” will again take place during World War II, this time in Nazi-occupied Paris and based on the family of Grammy- and Emmy-nominated composer Kara Talve. Heather Morris’ “The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse” will be released Oct. 20, Blackstone Publishing announced Thursday. The novel centers ... Read More »

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Kids ate the multiplex: How family movies are taking over moviegoing, one blockbuster at a time

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — As “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” lands in theaters, coloring stations, collectible popcorn containers and mascot Marios are all in place to entice arguably the most prized moviegoers to Hollywood today: kids. By Sunday, Universal Pictures expects the five-day opening of the “Super Mario” sequel to reach $186 million domestically, and ... Read More »

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A priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum is recovered

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

ASSEN, Netherlands (AP) — A priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands has been recovered, Dutch authorities announced Thursday. Under the guard of heavily armed, balaclava-clad police, prosecutors unveiled the 2,500-year-old Cotofenesti helmet, one of Romania’s most revered national treasures from the Dacia civilization, during a news ... Read More »

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Priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum is recovered

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

ASSEN, Netherlands (AP) — A priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands has been recovered, Dutch authorities said Thursday. Under the guard of balaclava-wearing clad police, prosecutors unveiled the 2,500-year-old Cotofenesti helmet during a news conference in the eastern Dutch city of Assen. Two of three missing ... Read More »

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BJ Novak to host PEN America gala on May 14 at the American Museum of Natural History

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Actor, filmmaker and author B.J. Novak will host next month’s PEN America gala at the American Museum of Natural History. Hundreds in the publishing community and beyond are expected to gather May 14 for the free expression organization’s signature fundraising event. Novak is known for his role as Ryan Howard on ... Read More »

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Priceless ancient golden helmet recovered more than a year after theft from Dutch museum

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

ASSEN, Netherlands (AP) — A priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands has been recovered, Dutch authorities said Thursday. Under the guard of balaclava-wearing clad police, prosecutors unveiled the 2,500-year-old Cotofenesti helmet during a news conference in the eastern Dutch city of Assen. The helmet, considered a ... Read More »

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Dan Levy teams up with Canadian musician Peaches for score on Netflix’s ‘Big Mistakes’

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

TORONTO — Dan Levy is ready to grab the attention of Netflix audiences with his first original scripted series since “Schitt’s Creek” and he’s combining his comedy prowess with the avant-garde sounds of Canadian electroclash musician Peaches for the score. “There is a euphoria that comes when you’re creating things and a piece of the ... Read More »

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It’s International Fact-Checking Day. Refresh your AI identification skills

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

AI-generated content is everywhere these days, making it increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction, particularly when it comes to breaking news. Look no further than the Iran war. Since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, researchers have identified an unprecedented number of false and misleading images that were generated using artificial ... Read More »

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‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor Eugene Mirman rescued from fiery crash by New Hampshire governor’s detail

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

BEDFORD, N.H. (AP) — “Bob’s Burgers” voice actor and comedian Eugene Mirman suffered serious injuries after crashing his car into a toll plaza and being pulled from the fiery wreckage by a state trooper assigned to protect the governor of New Hampshire. The crash happened just before noon Tuesday when a northbound electric vehicle struck ... Read More »

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