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Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir launches in 22 languages, turning horror into hope for survivors
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir was released on Tuesday in 22 languages worldwide, sharing details of the horror she went through and sending a powerful message of hope and support to victims of sexual abuse. “I wanted my story to help others,” Pelicot told French national channel France 5 last week ahead of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Orleans closes out Mardi Gras with color and style in photos
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
NEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) — New Orleans celebrates with revelry and parades as the city bids farewell to the Mardi Gras season. Carnival events are popular for their spectacular and enormous floats, as well as the crafted outfits worn, such as Black masking Indians, whose beaded and bejeweled costumes are topped with feathered headdresses, or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What to know about the ‘equal time’ rule Stephen Colbert says led CBS to pull his Talarico interview
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
Stephen Colbert’s comments that network executives pulled his interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico over fears it would violate regulatory guidance from the Trump administration has prompted a conversation about the rules governing how media outlets treat political coverage. The concern about the interview, which the late-night host referenced in his Monday night ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oscar-nominated co-writer of ‘It Was Just an Accident’ released from Iranian prison
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
Mehdi Mahmoudian, the Oscar-nominated cowriter of “It Was Just an Accident,” has been released from an Iranian prison 17 days after his arrest, according to local media reports. Mahmoudian was arrested in Tehran shortly after signing a statement condemning Islamic Republic leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the regime’s violent crackdown on demonstrators. On Tuesday, he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barry Avrich’s Oct. 7 doc ‘The Road Between Us’ wins Cinema for Peace award
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
A documentary about a retired Israeli general’s Oct. 7 rescue mission has won a Cinema For Peace award, marking what director Barry Avrich describes as “an extraordinary year” for a film that sparked debate beyond the theatre. “The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue” received the Dove for Justice from the Berlin-based non-profit that uses ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephen Colbert says CBS lawyers pulled James Talarico interview as early voting begins in Texas
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Late-night host Stephen Colbert said his interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was pulled from Monday night’s broadcast over network fears it would violate regulatory guidance from the Trump administration on giving equal time to political candidates. The issue came just hours before early voting opened Tuesday in Texas’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to launch ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ US tour next month
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bruce Springsteen is bringing his pointed political commentary back to American stages this spring. The rock icon and the E Street Band announced Tuesday the launch of their “Land of Hope and Dreams” American tour starting March 31 in Minneapolis, kicking off a 20-date run that blends arena rock with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight during Mardi Gras in New Orleans
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
Actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after being accused of hitting two men early Tuesday morning during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, police said. LaBeouf was charged with two counts of simple battery, New Orleans police said in a statement. Officers were called to a business around the French Quarter at about 12:45 a.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephen Colbert says network lawyers pulled James Talarico interview over FCC equal time fears
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
Late-night host Stephen Colbert said his interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was pulled from Monday night’s broadcast over network fears it would violate regulatory guidance from the Trump administration on giving equal time to political candidates. “He was supposed to be here, but we were told in no uncertain terms by our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trinidad’s creative community rallies to ensure the famed carnival remains affordable
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — Trinidad and Tobago was practically shut down on Tuesday as it neared the climax of its famed annual two-day carnival. But this year, the event — dubbed “the greatest show on Earth” — faced the pressures of rising costs, leaving a growing number of residents on the twin-island Caribbean nation no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Warner Bros reopens takeover talks with Paramount after receiving a waiver from Netflix
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Warner Bros. will reopen takeover talks with Paramount Skydance after receiving a seven-day waiver to do so from its preferred bidder, Netflix. Warner Bros. said in a regulatory filing Tuesday that the waiver will allow it to discuss unresolved “deficiencies” in Paramount’s previous offers. Warner Bros. Discovery now has until Monday ... Read More »
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