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Teen fact checkers take on fake TikTok posts

An elite teen squad of fact checkers with the help of media literacy organizations are learning to suss out scams and fake information on TikTok, making videos to teach other teens about misinformation online.

Business Report: Taylor Swift breaks more records

Taylor Swift's new album continues to break records. Plus, a major automaker picks Ontario for electric vehicle production, and investors gear up for a big week on the markets. Business Editor Kris McCusker explains.

Why Dopamine Travel is the wellness travel trend to watch this summer

Stress is something the majority of us can all relate to, with 91 per cent of adults reporting high or extreme levels of stress in 2023. Therefore taking extra steps to look after our well-being is increasingly important, with this in mind the wellness tourism sector has been labelled as the fastest growing, and it’s clear that we’re turning to our...

Iconic 1990s film confirmed for sequel with original cast returning

The 1994 queer classic returns for a sequel three decades on.

8 of Netflix’s best 90-minute movies for when you’re short on time

Finding joy at age 100: Talking to centenarians about living their best life at any age

Aging is seen as a period of loss, and there are unhelpful myths about older adults. Myths lead to treatable conditions being considered normal parts of aging, including cognitive decline, dementia, depression and loneliness. Some even consider exercise dangerous in older adults. At the same time, mainstream media promotes the message that being young is central to a person’s value. These ideas lead to ageism and older adults being seen as...

Silicon Valley and Hollywood worlds collide as David Ellison bids for Paramount

By Dawn Chmielewski (Reuters) - David Ellison, 41, would not be the first rich guy to arrive in Hollywood with a fat bank account and dreams of making movies, though the son of billionaire Oracle founder Larry Ellison boasts the rarest of attributes for a budding media mogul: a Silicon Valley pedigree. In an industry where many get their start fetching coffee or moving props, Ellison spent

'I just love pro wrestling': The divine nature of Canada’s independent scene

While a devout group gathering regularly during evenings at a church in Cambridge, Ont. might not seem out of the ordinary, this group comes together to worship an unexpected idol… professional wrestling. “I just love pro wrestling with every fibre of my being," coach and Cross Body Pro Wrestling Academy (CBPW) founder (Big) Ben Ortmanns said. "For me, it's been one of those things that has been a genuine, legitimate life saver.”

Jon Stewart rants about ‘mundane’ Trump trial

Jon Stewart rants about ‘mundane’ Trump trial - Daily Show host mocked broadcast media’s wall-to-wall coverage of the Trump ‘hush money’ trial

Why Israel had to change its Eurovision song to compete

Eurovision bills itself as a non-political event. But controversy around Israel’s song entry and the ongoing war in Gaza has led some critics to call for a complete boycott of the contest in early May.

Yes, the original Barbie is a stereotype — but children also create their own 'Barbie worlds'

With the blockbuster success of the Barbie movie and the related expansion of Barbie branding and merchandising, educators and parents may find themselves wondering about Barbie’s original purpose: as a child’s toy. Barbie has become an icon since her introduction in 1959. On the positive side, dolls like Barbie can serve as a canvas for imaginative storytelling and role-playing. Children often create elaborate scenarios, dialogues and...

7 iconic films you didn’t know were on Netflix right now

After 40 nights of U2 at the Sphere, Phish's Trey Anastasio talks about taking over

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Phish has been performing for decades, but never has the band played the same show twice. Over the 40 years since the band was formed at a Vermont college, Phish has amassed a reputation for its dedicated legion of fans and the dazzling light shows that accompany the improvisational jams. It follows, then, that the next stop for Ph...

Lady Fantasia looks back on 20 year-dragiversary

John Forget — or Lady Fantasia LaPremiere — just celebrated 20 years of drag. The CBC's Olivia Levesque met up with Forget in Thunder Bay, Ont., to look back on Lady Fantasia's creation and where she'll go from here.

The George Hotel in Tel Aviv: A scene from the Jetsons

If I lived nearby, I’d surely befriend some members so they could vouch for my membership.

Playing with preschoolers could improve the mental wellbeing of retirement-home residents

A new study shows that interactions between children and the elderly can improve the mental health of senior citizens.

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...

Big names in comics, movies and TV coming to Calgary Expo

The Calgary Expo is just one week away, with some big names set to visit the city over four days. Fan Expo HQ vice-president Andrew Moyes joins Global News Morning Calgary to share some of the celebrities on hand, and to talk about other festivities.

South Korean environmentalists hold fashion show featuring plastic waste to mark Earth Day

A group of South Korean environmentalists held a fashion show in Seoul on Monday, featuring designs using plastic waste to mark Earth Day. Members of Consumer Climate Action walked down the runway wearing clothes made of plastic waste in an effort to urge the public to use less plastic, and for the government to regulate plastic use and production. (AP video/Yong Jun Chang)

Mary J. Blige, Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, A Tribe Called Quest and Foreigner get into Rock Hall

NEW YORK (AP) — Mary J. Blige,Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang and Ozzy Osbourne have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a class that also includes folk-rockers Dave Matthews Band and singer-guitarist Peter Frampton. Alexis Korner, John Mayall and Big Mama Thornton earned the Musical Influence Award, while the la...

The Most Important Icons of the '90s

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

We always thought of exercise as a punishment — now it feels like fun

From surfing to MMA, these women share how exercise turned from a chore to a hobby.

The Fallout TV show is what the video games always should’ve been - Reader’s Feature

A reader praises Amazon’s adaptation of Fallout and looks at the differences in approach to storytelling between it and other video games.

Vancouver country musician on Beyoncé, Nickelback and the country genre's modern revival

Filipino-Canadian country musician Janky Bungag talks about the evolution of the genre and plays two classic outlaw country tunes by Merle Haggard and David Allan Coe.

Dance Games for Kids of All Ages

With multiple ways to learn, find something that suits your time, your level, and your budget It’s become much more difficult to convince youngsters to get their bodies moving after the surge of tablets and the growth of home televisions, gaming systems, and smartphones. Why would they want to go out and play with their pals when they can play vide...

Why Vancouver’s food culture is changing — and restaurants are struggling to stay open

Food and wine columnist Shiva Reddy delves into why so many Vancouver restaurants have closed in recent months, citing the struggle to cover expenses amid declining foot traffic, rising debts and changing consumer habits as factors.

Wake up, sleeping beauties. It's almost Met Gala time

NEW YORK (AP) — True love's kiss or an invite to the Met Gala? Those in the rarified ranks of international celebrity — and Anna Wintour's good graces — need not choose. Stars of film, fashion, music, sports, politics and social media will ascend the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the first Monday in May — May 6, that is — to sip cockta...

Movie Review: 'Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' amps up a true-tale WWII heist

The latest Guy Ritchie flick “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” has a spine of true story to it, even if it does all it can to amplify a long-declassified World War II tale with enough dead Nazis to make “Inglourious Basterds” blush. The result is a jauntily entertaining film but also an awkward fusion. Ritchie’s film, which opens in theaters ...

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.

What makes you happy?

Torontonians share what makes them happy and their thoughts on the findings from Dunn and Folk's review.

Time-lapse magic over paradise's morning skies

Embark on a mesmerizing journey as time-lapse magic unfolds over Paradise's morning skies.

Disney's Aaron LaBerge to step down, join Penn Entertainment as CTO

(Reuters) - Disney Entertainment and ESPN Chief Technology Officer Aaron LaBerge would step down from the position and join gaming and sports media firm Penn Entertainment, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Monday. LaBerge, who has spent more than 20 years at Walt Disney Co, will assume a similar role at Penn, effective July 1. "This was a personal decision, driven by the needs of my family

Thousands of pop culture fans attend Sci-Fi On The Rock

The CBC’s William Ping stopped by the 16th annual Sci-Fi On The Rock convention in St. John’s this weekend. Heather Walsh, Tyler Mane, Tony Golding and Travis Walsh describe the sights, sounds and delights of the gathering.

8 Netflix shows with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score you need to watch

50+ Best Songs to Sing at a Talent Show

With multiple ways to learn, find something that suits your time, your level, and your budget When it comes to the most beautiful songs to sing at a talent show, you can never have enough options to choose from! Maybe you want to pick a song that showcases your impressive vocal range, or perhaps you want one that shows off your vocal projection. Yo...

Cinematheques pay tribute to Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki

Miyazaki’s unique work is imaginative and filled with beautiful imagery, but his stories also have great emotional depth, usually from the point of view of children.

10 of the biggest box office flops of all time

Ringo Starr says 'not a lot of joy' in the 1970 documentary 'Let It Be'

Ringo Starr says there's "not a lot of joy" in Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s 1970 Beatles documentary, "Let it Be," which is slated to be made public for the first time when it heads to Disney+ in May. Starr says he prefers what director Peter Jackson did with the footage for his own docuseries, "Get Back." (April 19)

15 places you’ve probably visited that feature in blockbuster films

30 Best Red Carpet Moments of the 1960s

Celebrity drama was just as intense!

Acquisition of Grand Slam of Curling is about to 'blow up the roaring game'

The Curling Group founder Nic Sulsky explains the changes he hopes to bring to the newly acquired curling circuit alongside supporters John Morris and Jennifer Jones.

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman battle in new trailer

Numerous F-bombs and a painful claws-to-the-groin moment happen within the first minute of the 'Deadpool & Wolverine' trailer.

I’m in My Regency Era. Here Are 5 Ways I Achieve the Look & Lifestyle

Growing up in Monterrey, Mexico, a small city in the northeastern part of the country, I often daydreamt about being a Disney princess. I imagined myself in elaborate powder pink gowns, sauntering around the countryside, talking sweetly to birds and townsfolk. But not long after my fifth birthday, when I dressed up in a blue, red, and yellow frock like Snow White, I realized that this Magical World of Disney fantasy wasn’t available to girls...

At what point does your taste in music officially get old? There’s a study for that

Find that listening to today's music ... challenging? If you're at least 33, your taste in music has probably changed forever.

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

Bon Jovi docuseries allows peek at band's private history

By Hanna Rantala LONDON (Reuters) - Rockers Bon Jovi open up about their 40-year career in the new docuseries "Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story". In the four-part show, archival footage and personal videos and photos are intertwined with present-day interviews and scenes of the group embarking on their 2022 tour. It documents the American band's rise in the early 1980s and the sharp

Billie Eilish headlines Fortnite Festival as more announcements leaked

American singer songwriter Billie Eilish is dropping into Fortnite Festival as the headliner for its next season - seemingly confirming a leaked roadmap of announcements in the process. It's been speculated for a number of years if Eilish will appear in the popular game. Eilish has now confirmed her appearance as the headliner of the third season o...

Emily Blunt explains her personal rule on stunts

Emily Blunt co-stars with Ryan Gosling in 'The Fall Guy' movie and says when it comes to stunt work, she will do fight scenes, but not heights. (April 22)

Música Is A Quirky Movie Exploring The Brazilian Immigrant Experience In New Jersey

As a Brazilian-Colombian culture critic, the lack of specificity and the generalization of Latine people as one group has always been irritating at best and harmful at worst. Stories about Brazilian immigrants in the U.S. barely exist, and when they do, they do not reflect the realities and experiences of actual Brazilian immigrants. From the fetishization of Brazilians — both men and women — as sexually exotic characters to the casting of...

Hit 80s band announces tour and promises to play songs from all 11 albums