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'Nothing less than a giant': Rapper-actor DMX dies at 50

DMX, the iconic hip-hop artist behind the songs 'Ruff Ryders' Anthem' and 'Party Up (Up in Here)' whose distinctively gruff voice and thoughtful messages in his rhymes made him one of rap's biggest stars, has died, according to a family statement Friday. He was 50.
Khloe Kardashian shows unedited body to address unauthorized photo release

Khloe Kardashian is speaking out regarding an unedited photo of herself her team reportedly worked to get taken off the internet.
'Mrs. World' gives up crown after onstage scuffle in Sri Lanka

The reigning Mrs. World on Friday relinquished her title while defending her decision to pull the crown off the head of this year's Mrs. Sri Lanka title holder, whom she claimed was unqualified to take part in the contest because she is divorced.

Facebook delivers biased job ads, skewed by gender: study

Facebook is showing different job ads to women and men in a way that might run afoul of anti-discrimination laws, according to a new study.
Elon Musk's Neuralink claims monkeys can play Pong using just their minds

Neuralink, the implant company owned by SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has released a video in which a monkey appears to play the computer game Pong using only its mind.
Archeologists unearth an ancient pharaonic city in Egypt

Egyptian archeologists have unearthed a 3000-year-old lost city, complete with mud brick houses, artifacts, and tools from pharaonic times.

J&J COVID-19 vaccine under EU review over blood clots

Europe's drug regulator said on Friday it is reviewing rare blood clots in four people in the United States who received Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine.
Doctors are studying the use of personalized cancer vaccines

A clinical trial on personalized cancer vaccines to prevent recurrence has shown potential benefits and appears to have no safety concerns, according to researchers.
'Dried Almond' product added to cyanide poisoning recall list

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled a product sold as 'dried almond' by Double Happiness brand because it may cause cyanide poisoning.

Liberals set to debate universal basic income, pharmacare, OAS hike

Grassroots Liberals have taken up Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's call to 'build back better' with gusto, coming up with a host of proposals to make Canada's economy more equitable, more inclusive and more environmentally sustainable.
New Democrats reconvene as hiccups, frustrations plague national policy convention

New Democrats are reconvening for the second day of a three-day policy convention as they look to push past the glitches of the virtual event's opening sessions and rally around keynote speaker John Horgan.
PM offers condolences to Royal Family, flags at half-mast as Ottawa marks Prince Philip's death

Prominent federal figures including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are offering condolences to the Royal Family over the death of Prince Philip on Friday, as they reflect on the prince’s life and connection to Canada.

How to speak to someone who's hesitant to get vaccinated

A pediatrician offers tips to help you as you talk with your own loved ones about getting protected against COVID-19.
In Pictures: Prince Philip throughout the years

Prince Philip was born the Prince of Greece and Denmark on June 10, 1921 on the Greek island of Corfu. This article is a collection of images from throughout his life.
Nike ends lawsuit over Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes,' which will be recalled

Nike Inc said on Thursday a Brooklyn company that made "Satan Shoes" in collaboration with the rapper Lil Nas X has agreed to voluntarily recall the shoes, as part of a legal settlement with the athletics giant.

Blackmore becomes first woman jockey to win Grand National

Rachael Blackmore became the first female jockey to win the Grand National on Saturday, coming home clear on Minella Times in the world's most gruelling steeplechase which was first staged in 1839.
Ohtani homers, drives in 4 as Angels beat Blue Jays 7-1

Shohei Ohtani homered and drove in four runs, Andrew Heaney pitched six scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-1 on Friday night.
World men's curling championship playoffs on hold because of COVID-19

Playoffs at the world men's curling championship in Calgary have been suspended because of positive tests for the COVID-19 virus.

Alibaba fined US$2.8 billion on monopoly charge in China

Alibaba Group, the world's biggest e-commerce company, was fined 18.3 billion yuan (US$2.8 billion) by Chinese regulators on Saturday for anti-competitive tactics, as the ruling Communist Party tightens control over fast-growing tech industries.
Amazon warehouse workers reject union bid in Alabama

Amazon workers voted against forming a union at a warehouse in Alabama, handing the online retail giant a decisive victory and cutting off a path that labour activists had hoped would lead to similar efforts throughout the company and beyond.
Ottawa mulls exempting more workers from Canada-U.S. border shutdown: Garneau

Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau says Ottawa is looking at expanding the categories of essential workers allowed to travel across the Canada-U.S. border.

White House convening summit with top execs on chip shortage

Almost 20 major companies worried about a global semiconductor chip shortage will send senior executives to a White House summit Monday, a senior official said on Friday.
Keselowski, Truex eager for more success at Martinsville

Brad Keselowski didn't get the finish he hoped for two weeks ago when NASCAR's Cup Series ran on the dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway, but the 2012 series champion didn't dwell too long on his 11th-place finish.
While Sask. taxes EV owners, some Canadian provinces are offering cash

Here's a look at some of the incentive programs for electric vehicles for individuals and businesses, in other Canadian provinces: