'The Little Mermaid' makes box office splash with US$95.5 million opening
'The Little Mermaid' made moviegoers want to be under the sea on Memorial Day weekend.
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Jewish groups and city officials protest against Roger Waters concert in Frankfurt
Several Jewish groups, politicians and an alliance of civil society groups gathered for a memorial ceremony and a protest rally against a concert by Roger Waters in Frankfurt on Sunday evening.
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'Succession' fans brace for series finale of Emmy-winning hit drama
Dedicated fans of 'Succession' are locking in plans to watch the whopping 88-minute finale while turning online for emotional support, memes and endless theories about how the show could end and who will prevail.
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How much would you pay for this piece of '70s nostalgia?
'The Brady Bunch' house has hit the market for any fan of groovy ’70s pop culture, but it’ll take much more than a hunch to get your hands on it.
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Best actress at Cannes returns to polarized Turkiye on runoff day
Merve Dizdar, best actress winner at the Cannes Film Festival, returned to Turkiye on Sunday and was met both by cheering fans and sharp criticism, highlighting the extreme polarization in the country.
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Halle Bailey's star role in 'Little Mermaid' is an inspiration for young Black girls. Here's why
Animated movies are often a child’s first exposure to media and film. And the representation of people of color in media influences how they feel about race as they mature, a study by the non-profit Common Sense has found.
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Edward James Olmos reveals he had throat cancer
Edward James Olmos is opening up about a recent health struggle, calling it 'an experience that changed' him.
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'Anatomy of a Fall' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival
Justine Triet's 'Anatomy of a Fall' won the Palme d'Or at the 76th Cannes Film Festival in a ceremony Saturday that handed the festival's prestigious top prize to a twisty French Alps courtroom drama.
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French film director attacks Macron during Palme d’Or acceptance speech
French film director Justine Triet condemned what she called French President Emmanuel Macron’s 'shocking' repression of the pension reform protests during her Palme d’Or acceptance speech at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday.
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Paul Walker honoured by brother Cody who names newborn son after the ‘Fast & Furious’ star
As seen in People, Cody Walker and his wife Felicia have named their newborn son Paul, in tribute to the fallen 'Fast & Furious' star. Paul Barrett ('Bear') Walker was born late last month.
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Montreal filmmaker documents race to save vanishing North American Chinatowns
Chinatowns don't just share a similar look — they also face similar existential threats and David-versus-Goliath-like battles for survival. In her documentary 'Big Fight in Little Chinatown,' Karen Cho reveals how the pressure of gentrification is threatening these communities across North America.
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Danny Masterson rape retrial deliberations drag on more than 6 days, will resume next week
Jurors have deliberated for more than a week without reaching a verdict in the rape retrial of "That '70s Show" star Danny Masterson, and will have to return and resume talks after the long holiday weekend.
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Meet Diandra D'Alessio, the Montrealer who won Jeopardy! Friday night
Who is Diandra D'Alessio? She's a Montrealer, a technical writer, a history lover -- and she's last night's Jeopardy winner. The self-proclaimed trivia buff made it out on top with $3,299 under her belt.
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Celine Dion has cancelled all her concerts until early 2024
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Tributes pour in for 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll' Tina Turner
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From the CTV News Archives: 1985 interview with Tina Turner
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Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. calls Spain 'country of racists'
![Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior unleaded a torrent of outrage after racist Spanish fans called him a monkey. Paul Workman reports.]()
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Fast X: 10 out of 5 stars for fans, 2 1/2 for everyone else
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Video shows Harry and Meghan before paparazzi chase in NYC
![Joy Malbon reports on the latest regarding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle being involved in a ‘near catastrophic car chase’ in New York City.]()
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Johnny Depp on the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival
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REPLAY: Harry & Meghan - The Royal Wedding
![Lisa LaFlamme provides live coverage of the royal wedding of HRH Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.]()
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Martha Stewart graces cover of Sports Illustrated at age 81
![Genevieve Beauchemin reports on lifestyle brand queen Martha Stewart gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition at the age of 81.]()
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Taylor Swift interrupts show to defend fan from security
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Anchor Sandie Rinaldo celebrates 50 years with CTV News
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The rise and fall of Blackberry gets the Hollywood treatment
![John Vennavally-Rao shines a light on the new satire/dark comedy film which shows the dramatic rise and fall of Blackberry.]()
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Elon Musk appoints former NBC head as Twitter's new CEO
![BNN Bloomberg's Tara Webber breaks down Twitter's new CEO Linda Yaccarino, who served as the former head of advertising at NBCUniversal.]()
Movie Reviews
Movie reviews: 'The Little Mermaid' takes you back under the sea, but feels waterlogged compared to the original
This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies: 'The Little Mermaid,' 'You Hurt My Feelings,' and 'Mission Kandahar.'
Movie reviews: 'Fast X' redefines ridiculousness with out-of-control action that has no touchstone in reality
This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies: 'Fast X,' 'What's Love Got To Do With It?' and 'Master Gardener'
Movie reviews: 'Blackberry' vividly recreates the story of friendship, betrayal and hubris that began our obsession with phones
This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies: 'Blackberry,' 'Book Club: The Next Chapter' and 'The Mother'
Movie reviews: In 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,' Gunn brings something other superhero movies don't have
This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies: 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,' 'Acidman' and 'Carmen'
Movie reviews: 'Are You There God? It's Me Margaret' is a small story that tackles big issues
This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies: 'Are You There God? It's Me Margaret,' 'Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World' and 'The End of Sex'
Movie reviews: 'Beau is Afraid' often feels like a three-hour panic attack
This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies: 'Beau is Afraid,' 'Ghosted' and 'Chevalier'
Movie reviews: 'Renfield' updates and pays homage to the Dracula legend
This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies: 'Renfield,' 'Mafia Mamma,' and 'Showing Up'
Movie reviews: 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' delivers what Nintendo has been successfully doling out for 40 years
This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies: 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie,' 'Air,' and 'Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre.'
Canada
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Economy, health care, trust: Alberta election campaign hits final day before vote
Both Smith and Notley agree the vote will be one of the most consequential in decades, featuring two leaders in their 50s who have been both premier and Opposition leader.
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Engaged couple shot dead fleeing landlord after house dispute near Hamilton, Ont., police say
A 'truly innocent' engaged couple was shot dead while attempting to flee their attacker outside their home after a landlord-tenant dispute escalated on Saturday night, according to police.
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Alberta NDP holds rally in Calgary, UCP talks about crime, mental health supports
Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley held a major rally in downtown Calgary Saturday morning, while her United Conservative rival had no public events planned this weekend after a final pitch to voters a day earlier.
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Farmers in Atlantic Canada battling 'abnormally dry' conditions, fearing continued drought
Farmers in Atlantic Canada are growing increasingly worried about drought, as many regions on the east coast have been classified as drier than usual for this time of year, with little rain in the forecast.
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3-year-old boy dies after drowning in backyard pool west of Toronto
Police are investigating the death of a three-year-old boy who was pulled from a backyard pool in Oakville on Saturday.
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Ballot battlegrounds: Edmonton-area ridings to watch this Alberta election
With advance voting open in Alberta and election day looming on May 29, CTV News Edmonton has compiled a list of ridings to watch in the capital region.
World
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Suspect arrested in 5 separate shootings in Phoenix metro area that left 4 dead
A suspect has been arrested in connection with five separate shootings in the Phoenix metro area that left four people dead and a woman wounded, authorities said Sunday.
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Fight still ahead for Texas' Ken Paxton after historic impeachment deepens GOP divisions
The historic impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was just the first round of a Republican brawl over whether to banish one of their own in America's biggest red state after years of criminal accusations.
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Biden and McCarthy reach a final deal to avoid U.S. default and now must sell it to Congress
With days to spare before a potential first-ever government default, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached final agreement Sunday on a deal to raise the nation's debt ceiling and worked to ensure enough Republican and Democratic votes to pass the measure in the coming week.
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Jan. 6 rioters are raking in thousands in donations. Now the U.S. is coming after their haul
Less than two months after he pleaded guilty to storming the U.S. Capitol, Texas resident Daniel Goodwyn appeared on Tucker Carlson's then-Fox News show and promoted a website where supporters could donate money to Goodwyn and other rioters whom the site called 'political prisoners.'
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North Korea tells neighboring Japan it plans to launch satellite in coming days
Japan's coast guard said North Korea has notified it that it plans to launch a satellite in coming days, which may be an attempt to put a military reconnaissance satellite into orbit.
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Migrants with children stuck at Poland's border wall; activists say Belarus won't let them turn back
A group of some 30 migrants seeking asylum, including small children, has been stuck at Poland's border wall with Belarus for three days, Polish human rights activists said Sunday.
Lifestyle
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96-year-old sets new world record in Ottawa Race Weekend 5K
Rejeanne Fairhead ran her way into the Guinness World Records on the opening day of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend.
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No winning ticket sold for Friday's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot
There was no winning ticket sold in Friday's Lotto Max $60 million draw.
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WATCH: Baby falcons hatching atop Montreal tower
It's a joyous day for Eve, resident falcon at the Université de Montreal: her babies are hatching. The event is being live-streamed on Sunday from a nest box atop the 23rd floor of a tower on campus.
Sports
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Blais scores twice, Canada beats Germany 5-2 to win gold at men's hockey worlds
Samuel Blais scored two goals to rally Canada to a 5-2 victory over Germany in the final of the ice hockey world championship on Sunday.
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Anannarukarn holds off Furue to win LPGA Match Play
Pajaree Anannarukarn of Thailand capped off the longest week on the LPGA Tour with a 3-and-1 victory Sunday to win the Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play over Ayaka Furue of Japan.
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Blue Jays beat Twins 3-0 on Berrios' pitching, Kirk's hitting, Varsho's fielding
The Toronto Blue Jays took another step toward a turnaround at the end of a rough month, posting their first series win in four ties in well-rounded fashion.
Business
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Can't afford your mortgage? Here's what you need to know before you sell your home
Mortgage delinquencies are expected to rise by more than one-third of current levels over the next year, according to some economists. If you anticipate being unable to make your payments and decide to sell your home, here's what an expert says you should consider.
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StatCan report casts clouds on claims of a widespread labour shortage in Canada
A new report is casting doubt on the idea that Canada is facing a widespread labour shortage and bolsters the arguments by some labour economists that high job vacancies aren't due to a shortage of workers.
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As Elizabeth Holmes heads to prison for fraud, many puzzle over her motives
As Elizabeth Holmes prepares to report to prison next week, the criminal case that laid bare the blood-testing scam at the heart of her Theranos startup is entering its final phase.
Autos
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Le Mans 24-hour race to include hydrogen-powered vehicles starting in 2026
The 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world's most famous endurance race, will be open to hydrogen-powered cars starting in 2026, Pierre Fillon, the president of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, said Saturday.
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Company refuses to recall millions of airbag inflators after deaths in Canada and U.S.
A Tennessee company is refusing demands from U.S. regulators to recall millions of vehicles due to airbag inflators that can explode and shoot shrapnel into drivers. While cases are rare, there has been at least one death in Canada, where officials lack the authority to demand a similarly sweeping recall.
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Verstappen takes pole for Monaco Grand Prix ahead of Alonso as Perez crashes
Defending Formula One champion Max Verstappen produced a superb final lap to take pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday and deny Aston Martin veteran Fernando Alonso his first pole in 11 years.
Entertainment
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'The Little Mermaid' makes box office splash with US$95.5 million opening
'The Little Mermaid' made moviegoers want to be under the sea on Memorial Day weekend.
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Jewish groups and city officials protest against Roger Waters concert in Frankfurt
Several Jewish groups, politicians and an alliance of civil society groups gathered for a memorial ceremony and a protest rally against a concert by Roger Waters in Frankfurt on Sunday evening.
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'Succession' fans brace for series finale of Emmy-winning hit drama
Dedicated fans of 'Succession' are locking in plans to watch the whopping 88-minute finale while turning online for emotional support, memes and endless theories about how the show could end and who will prevail.
Health
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Running through middle age can keep brain healthy and neurons wired: study
Exercising as you age can help maintain memory and fight cognitive decline, according to a new study.
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Prediabetes: The younger you are, the higher the risk of dementia
People who develop prediabetes when they’re younger are likely to have a higher risk for dementia in later life, a new U.S. study has found.
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More Canadians are experiencing allergies due to climate change, experts say
Allergies in both children and adults have definitely been on the rise over the last several years, much of the rise in allergies and asthma 'can be directly linked to climate change,' experts say.
Politics
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Humanity at risk: AI pioneer urges federal government to regulate faster
One of the so-called godfathers of artificial intelligence says governments need to move faster on regulations to protect against the dangers of the rapidly advancing technology, before it poses a larger threat to humanity.
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Is it time for a cabinet shuffle? Political strategists weigh in
With just four weeks left until the House of Commons breaks for the summer, the weekly panel of political strategists on CTV's Question Period says it's likely time for the prime minister to shuffle his cabinet.
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Feds warned about risks of delaying 24 Sussex decision almost a year before it closed
Almost a year before the closure of 24 Sussex Drive due to disrepair and an infestation of rodents, the chairman of the National Capital Commission's board of directors warned that further delaying a cabinet decision on the fate of the residence would put the whole structure at risk.
Sci-Tech
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Scientists identify polar cyclone swirling on mysterious Uranus
It is a world wrapped in mystery - the seventh planet from the sun, Uranus, seen up close just once nearly four decades ago by a passing NASA probe and still warily guarding its secrets.
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Egypt unearths mummification workshops, tombs in ancient burial ground
Egypt unearthed human and animal mummification workshops as well as two tombs in the ancient burial ground of Saqqara, officials said on Saturday, marking the latest in a string of discoveries that the country hopes can help revive its vital tourism industry.
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France confirms bird flu vaccination after favourable tests
France confirmed its aim to launch a vaccination program against bird flu in the autumn after results from a series of tests on the vaccination of ducks showed 'satisfactory effectiveness,' the farm ministry said.