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DeSantis and Disney finally bring an end to feud caused by criticism of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

DeSantis and Disney finally bring an end to feud caused by criticism of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law - The two-year-long feud between the Florida governor and entertainment giant began when the company criticised anti-LGBT+ state legislation


How Much Do You Need to Earn to Live in a Major U.S. City?

Living in a major metropolitan area doesn’t come cheap. To survive comfortably you’ll need to earn at least six figures, according to a new study. If you’re single, you’ll need to earn at least $96,500 a year before taxes, and two parents supporting two children will need at least $235,000, Knewz.com has learned. The above salaries are required to ...


How Do Songwriters Get Paid? Guide to Keeping Your Song Rights

With multiple ways to learn, find something that suits your time, your level, and your budget Writing a song is a huge accomplishment. It takes a lot of patience, perseverance, hard-work, knowledge, and sometimes sheer luck. There are many expenses that go into writing and releasing a song as well. Will you hire musicians as session artists? Are yo...


6 simple habits to help you feel happier every day

2024 is just beginning, meaning you still have time to make important decisions about what you want to achieve in the new year. It's common for us to set certain goals to become the best version of ourselves. The desire to improve is natural, but turning it into a source of pressure and stress is unnecessary. RBC-Ukraine shares six small habits tha...


Doctor shares what happens to our bodies moments before we die

'It's not a frightening mental state to be in, it's a state of not knowing anything.'


What’s The Difference Between Polyamory & An Open Relationship?

So much of what we understand about relationships and love comes not only from the people we know, but the TV shows, movies, and books we consume. The problem is, pop culture doesn’t always get everything right, and examples of polyamory and open relationships, in particular, aren’t always accurate. Now that ethical non-monogamy (ENM) has become a more common term and practice in modern relationships, it’s time we have a conversation about the...


7 underrated Netflix films that critics hated – but you might just love


New Netflix show stacks up astonishing 81,000,000 viewing hours in just one week


10 films with a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score you haven’t seen


5 tips on how to make friends as an adult according to experts

Creating new friendships as an adult can be daunting – not to mention kind of awkward at first. Apps are commonly used for romantic relationships, with 80 per cent of modern-day singletons using the likes of Hinge, Tinder and Bumble to seek out The One. On the flip side, some platforms offer searches for platonic relationships with people on the hu...


10 Easy Piano Songs for Kids & Beginners

With multiple ways to learn, find something that suits your time, your level, and your budget It’s never too early (or late) to start learning the piano! Whether you have an illustrious grand piano or a funky techno-beat electronic keyboard, you can teach your child several easy piano songs for beginners in a fun and encouraging fashion. Introducin...


In ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ film, what's his faith? And why is marijuana deemed holy to the Rastafari?

NEW YORK (AP) — The biopic “Bob Marley: One Love” has been a box-office hit in the United States and several other countries. The film, starring Kingsley Ben-Adir, is focused on the Rastafari legend’s story during the making of his 1977 album “Exodus” while leading up to a momentous concert in his native Jamaica. The Rastafari faith is rooted in th...


Calgary Flames celebrating South Asian community this weekend

The Calgary Flames are holding their South Asian Celebration on March 30 when the team plays the Los Angeles Kings. Geordie MacLeod with Calgary Sports and Entertainment joins Global News Morning Calgary alongside South Asian community ambassador Raghav to talk about how they’ll be honouring the community.


6 Must-Watch Indigenous Movies From Latin America

Latines love entertainment. For years, we have been the top moviegoers — even though the films we watch rarely reflect our communities. While we represent 19% of the U.S. population, we make up only 4.6% of movie roles and 5.3% of TV roles. When we do see ourselves on the big or small screen, we are often playing one-dimensional characters or are cast in films riddled with stereotypes, tropes, and stories that fail to represent the totality of...


The British royal family learns that if you don't fill an information vacuum, someone else will

NEW YORK (AP) — A media frenzy was born on Feb. 27, when the hashtag #WhereIsKate exploded online with speculation about the whereabouts of Britain's Princess of Wales. It opened a rabbit hole of amateur detective work, memes, bizarre theories and jokes — mixed with genuine concern about Kate's health — into which thousands of people descended unti...


Gogglebox fans pay tribute after star George Gilbey dies in freak work accident

The family of a Gogglebox and Celebrity Big Brother star have been flooded with messages of condolence after it was reported the TV personality had died, aged 40, following a tragic accident at work. George Gilbey, who appeared on the programme where we watch people watching TV from 2013 to 2021 (returning alongside mother Linda and stepdad Pete Mc...


How to Belly Dance for Beginners

With multiple ways to learn, find something that suits your time, your level, and your budget LP7 / E+ / Getty Images Belly dancing is a popular form of dance that has its roots in Egypt. This expressive and captivating style is best known for its focus on dynamic torso movements and has made its way into pop culture across the globe. If you’re int...


Iceberg Alley producer says lack of female artists ‘luck of the draw’

Producer Shawn Basha has heard the complaints over a persistent lack of female artists at Iceberg Alley Performance Tent. Basha says the lineup is determined by calendars and costs. He shared Iceberg Alley’s perspective with the CBC’s Ife Alaba.


Psychologist explained how to maintain passion in long-term relationships

At the beginning of a relationship, there is a passionate stage for every couple when you simply can't get enough of each other. However, with time, this fades, and many couples encounter a loss of interest. What can help maintain passion in relationships, according to psychologist Dmytro Ostapenko. How to keep passion alive in long-term relationsh...


The key to healthy kids is risky outdoor play, researchers say

Running free, taking chances and even getting hurt are essential to healthy childhood development, says the Canadian Paediatric Society. A new study says engaging in risky outdoor behaviour with peers is key to kids’ mental, physical and social health.


Ex-Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura says he will sell cannabis edibles

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura has announced he is entering the cannabis market as a seller, as the state still figures out retail sales of the drug on the heels of legalizing marijuana for adults last year. Ventura is launching his own brand of cannabis edibles in partnership with Retro Bakery, which is based in suburban Mi...


Hospice nurse shares the one thing 'almost everyone' sees before they die

A hospice nurse has detailed what people experience and see before they die, from her time caring for patients in their final days. Julie McFadden (@hospicenursejulie) is a health worker from Los Angeles. She posted a TikTok video where she explained how a phenomenon called "visioning" tends to happen to patients. Visioning is where those who are c...


The Most Important Icons of the '90s

From celebrities you might have forgotten to the all-time greats.


Solar eclipse preparations underway in Niagara falls

The countdown to the solar eclipse is heating up. On Monday April 8, around a million people are expected to travel Niagara Falls. Melissa Duggan speaks with the city's mayor on what you need to know before the big day.


What is TikTok’s ‘soft travel’ trend?

This year you might hear about the 'soft travel' trend on social media - but what is it all about? If slowing down and taking it easy to savour the atmosphere you're vacationing in, then "soft travel" is probably up your street. It derives from the wider 'soft life' attitude which was first used in Nigeria and was popularised by African-American wo...


Top beauty picks for a sensational skin glow

Our style expert Susie Wall breaks down the must-have beauty trends for the spring season.


$64M jackpot finally claimed by Bas-Caraquet man — shortly before expiration date

Crab fisherman Merel Chiasson walked into the Atlantic Lottery head office just 19 days before his winning ticket was set to expire. The ticket sat in his bedroom dresser for 347 days — he didn’t know it.


What to do if you wake up at night and can't get back to sleep, according to expert

Getting a decent night's sleep is important for our health, but a lot of us don't get the recommended eight hours. Three-quarters of Brits get less than eight hours of sleep, while one in six get by on less than six hours each night, according to YouGov. Meanwhile across the pond, over 17 per cent of adults had trouble staying asleep most days or e...


5 simple rules to be happy, according to science


21 of the funniest Easter memes 2024

Easter 2024 arrives on Sunday March 31 and tradition as usual dictates that you'll be inundated with images of bunny rabbits, chocolate and Jesus, after all the day is all about him. While many people will be going on Easter Egg hunts with their friends and family and generally enjoying the Easter break, those online will be taking the opportunity ...


Donald Sutherland writes of a long life in film in his upcoming memoir, 'Made Up, But Still True'

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Sutherland has a memoir coming out in November reflecting on his life of nearly 90 years and his 60-year career as one of Hollywood's top actors in films like “M.A.S.H.,” “Klute,” “Ordinary People” and “ The Hunger Games " saga. Crown announced Wednesday that Sutherland's “Made Up, But Still True” will be published Nov. 12, w...


Psychologist explains why we don't understand our desires

The lack of understanding of one's own desires often accompanies adults and entails many problems, mostly those related to society. Why exactly we fail to understand our desires, according to psychologist Oleksandr Tsurkan. Why we don't understand our desires Everyone in childhood heard certain instructions at times when they simply didn't know wha...


Lose weight without going to gym: Simple tips to follow

Losing weight can be challenging for those who dislike exercising. While healthy eating and regular physical activity are crucial, incorporating unexpected and enjoyable activities into your daily routine can help burn more calories and maintain motivation on the path to a healthier lifestyle, writes New York Post. In particular, the article shares...


Don’t miss these fun solar eclipse events happening around cottage country

In cities and towns along the path of the April 8th solar eclipse, events (some dubbed “celest-fests”) will be taking place to celebrate the day and educate viewers about the … Continued


Movie Review: 'Godzilla x Kong' has scales and scale but not much else

As the old saying goes, there are two kinds of people on this Earth: Those who like their movies with a giant evil ape swinging a vertebrae like a lasso while riding a kaiju controlled by a crystal, and those who don’t. The former types will have much to cheer in “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” a ground-stomping, radiation-spewing monster-mash f...


You're invited to celebrate this colourful festival with Windsor's Hindu community

Holi is the traditional Hindu festival of colour, celebrating love and joy. Many Hindu Windsorites celebrated last weekend, but this weekend Windsor's Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre invites everyone to celebrate. The CBC's Dalson Chen spoke with event organizer Nancy Dankhara, community member Raj Bejankiwar and Paresh Pandya, the spiritual leader of the temple, about what the big celebration means.


After ‘Wonka’ and ‘Dune,’ Timothée Chalamet signs first look deal with Warner Bros.

Following the success of “ Wonka ” and the “ Dune” movies, Warner Bros. is staying in the Timothée Chalamet business. The star signed a first look deal with the studio to collaborate on future projects as an actor and producer, Warner Bros. said Tuesday. This doesn’t mean that Chalamet can only make movies with Warner Bros., just that the studio is...


Star-studded Biden-Obama-Clinton fundraiser pulls ‘historic’ $25m haul in New York

Star-studded Biden-Obama-Clinton fundraiser pulls ‘historic’ $25m haul in New York - The show of Democratic solidarity between the current president and two of his predecessors stands in stark contrast to Donald Trump’s isolation from the only living former Republican president and his own ex-VP


Remembering the golden era of bootleg albums

Once upon a time, there was a trade records and CDs no one was supposed to have. It was a glorious time for hardcore fans.


Glimmers Can Help Regulate Our Nervous System — & They’re All Around Us

In significant life events, joy is supposed to be easy to find. Things like marriages and children and graduations and job promotions are the times when we expect to feel happiness and contentment with our lives — and we often do. But what about the inbetweens, the smaller moments? And we’re not just talking about concerts, sunsets, parties, trips — we’re talking about even smaller moments, the ones that might just pass you by if you’re not...


The 10 Best Guitar Soloists of All Time

With multiple ways to learn, find something that suits your time, your level, and your budget In the world of music, there are many different types of genres and styles. But one genre that seems to stand out from the rest is rock ‘n’ roll. Within this genre, one of the most popular styles is electric guitar solos. And within electric guitar solos, ...


Larry David praised for scorching ‘sick’ Trump in passionate rant

American actor and comedian Larry David has branded Donald Trump a “little baby” in a scathing rant about the former President. The actor has long criticised the Trump family and even included a joke about Don Jr. in a 2021 episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm. The TV star was talking politics recently in a live interview on CNN and didn’t hold back whe...


Powerball jackpot surpasses $1.26 billion. Can Canadians buy a ticket?

The Powerball jackpot has ballooned after it made its 37th consecutive drawing and still did not produce a winner.


The irony of Steve Martin's life isn't lost on him

NEW YORK (AP) — Steve Martin has long marveled at the many phases of his life. There’s his youth as a Disneyland performer, surrounded by vaudeville performers and magicians. A decade as a stand-up before the sudden onset of stadium-sized popularity. An abrupt shift to movies. Later, a new chapter as a banjo player, a father and, a comedy act, once...


10 things that happen to your body when you stop drinking alcohol


UFC star 'won't watch' Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight over fears for boxing legend

UFC star Tom Aspinall has spoken about the upcoming Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight, saying that he won’t be watching over fears for boxing legend Tyson. Tyson, who will be 58 by the time the fight is streamed on Netflix on July 20, is taking on Paul who is 30 years his junior. The fight is coming to Netflix pay-per-view and takes place at the 80,000...


Does microdosing mushrooms work? Science is trying to find out

More people are turning to microdosing psilocybin — known as magic mushrooms — to treat mental health concerns. CBC’s Nick Purdon hears from the Canadians who swear it works and the researchers trying to find out what the science says.


UFC 305 to take place in Australia as part of new multi-year partnership

The UFC will return to Perth, Australia for a pay-per-view this summer as the organization announced a multiyear partnership with the Western Australian Government through Tourism Western Australia.


15 things you must do in Venice, Italy

There are a million things to do in Venice, but there are only 15 things you can't go without.


9 of the wildest urban legends in Disney history – and which ones are true