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'Serious risks': Researchers join push against importing monkeys for drug testing

'Serious risks': Researchers join push against importing monkeys for drug testing

Dozens of researchers across Canada, including renowned environmentalist David Suzuki, have joined a growing chorus of voices urging the federal government to halt the importation of an endangered monkey species for medical research in Quebec.
James Patterson to help lead honors program at his undergraduate alma mater, Manhattan University

James Patterson to help lead honors program at his undergraduate alma mater, Manhattan University

NEW YORK (AP) — James Patterson' s latest philanthropic project marks a deepening of ties to his undergraduate alma mater.
Edmunds: Save a bundle on these 2024 vehicles for end-of-the-year savings

Edmunds: Save a bundle on these 2024 vehicles for end-of-the-year savings

The holidays are coming and so are the car deals. As the year draws to a close, many manufacturers will have end-of-year or holiday sales designed to bring shoppers into showrooms and move metal.
Damaged Nova Scotia-P.E.I. ferry expected to resume sailing next month after repairs

Damaged Nova Scotia-P.E.I. ferry expected to resume sailing next month after repairs

The ferry company that provides service between Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island says it expects to get one of its boats back in the water before the end of the sailing season.
Missouri prosecutor says he won't charge Nelly after an August drug arrest

Missouri prosecutor says he won't charge Nelly after an August drug arrest

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Rapper Nelly won't face drug charges following his arrest this summer at a St. Louis-area casino, a prosecutor said. “We don’t believe the facts in this case warrant the issuing of charges," St.
Daniele Rustioni to become Metropolitan Opera's principal guest conductor

Daniele Rustioni to become Metropolitan Opera's principal guest conductor

NEW YORK (AP) — Daniele Rustioni will become just the third principal guest conductor of the Metropolitan Opera in its nearly century-and-a-half history, leading at least two productions each season starting in 2025-26 as a No.
John Krasinski named People magazine's 2024 Sexiest Man Alive

John Krasinski named People magazine's 2024 Sexiest Man Alive

The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick Tuesday night during “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”
Daniel Rustioni to become Metropolitan Opera's principal guest conductor

Daniel Rustioni to become Metropolitan Opera's principal guest conductor

NEW YORK (AP) — Daniele Rustioni will become just the third principal guest conductor of the Metropolitan Opera in its nearly century-and-a-half history, leading at least two productions each season starting in 2025-26 as a No.
Missouri prosecutor says he won't charge Nelly after an August drug arrest

Missouri prosecutor says he won't charge Nelly after an August drug arrest

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Rapper Nelly won't face drug charges following his arrest this summer at a St. Louis-area casino, a prosecutor said. “We don’t believe the facts in this case warrant the issuing of charges," St.
Niigaan Sinclair, Jordan Abel among winners of Governor General's Literary Awards

Niigaan Sinclair, Jordan Abel among winners of Governor General's Literary Awards

When Niigaan Sinclair pitched his collection of articles to a Toronto publisher, he was told “Wînipêk: Visions of Canada from an Indigenous Centre” was a “regional book.