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Gangs in Haiti burn beloved Gothic gingerbread hotel that rose to international fame

Gangs in Haiti burn beloved Gothic gingerbread hotel that rose to international fame

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s once-illustrious Grand Hôtel Oloffson, a beloved Gothic gingerbread home that inspired books, hosted parties until dawn and attracted visitors from Mick Jagger to Haitian presidents, was burned down by gangs this
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Ayissi fuses African tradition and Parisian craft with bold flower forms at fall couture show

Ayissi fuses African tradition and Parisian craft with bold flower forms at fall couture show

PARIS (AP) — Beneath an opulent chandelier in a sunlit salon, Imane Ayissi’s fall couture show once again fused African tradition with Parisian craft. Monday's running motif was the flower, explored in bold, distinct ways.
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Among couture’s last independents, Iris Van Herpen unveils ‘living’ algae dress in Paris

Among couture’s last independents, Iris Van Herpen unveils ‘living’ algae dress in Paris

PARIS (AP) — For years, Dutch wunderkind and celebrity favorite Iris Van Herpen has occupied fashion’s edge — not just with boundary-pushing designs conjured from banana leaves, cocoa beans and 3D-printed polymers, but also by standing apart as one o
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Cardi B, a live crow, and Schiaparelli’s monochrome vision open Paris couture week

Cardi B, a live crow, and Schiaparelli’s monochrome vision open Paris couture week

PARIS (AP) — Paris couture week opened Monday not with sequins or red carpet pageantry, but with the surreal sight of Cardi B and a live crow. Wrapped in a custom Schiaparelli gown of graphic fringe, the U.S.
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Oilers playoff run gave Edmonton restaurants a boost: Moneris report

Oilers playoff run gave Edmonton restaurants a boost: Moneris report

TORONTO — The Edmonton Oilers failed in their quest to bring the Stanley Cup home, but a new report says their playoff run gave a significant boost to spending at the city's restaurants.
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American kids have become increasingly unhealthy over nearly two decades, new study finds

American kids have become increasingly unhealthy over nearly two decades, new study finds

The health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today more likely to have obesity , chronic diseases and mental health problems like depression, a new study says.
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Dye & Durham shareholder pushes for sale of company, seeks board changes

Dye & Durham shareholder pushes for sale of company, seeks board changes

TORONTO — A large shareholder of Dye & Durham Ltd. is pushing the company to put itself up for sale and seeking changes to its board of directors. Plantro Ltd.
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Royal Gold to acquire Sandstorm Gold and Horizon Copper in a pair of deals

Royal Gold to acquire Sandstorm Gold and Horizon Copper in a pair of deals

VANCOUVER — Royal Gold Inc. announced friendly agreements to acquire Sandstorm Gold Ltd. and Horizon Copper Corp. in a pair of deals worth a total of over $5 billion.
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Book Review: Ruth Ware revisits old characters in new thriller, 'The Woman in Suite 11'

Book Review: Ruth Ware revisits old characters in new thriller, 'The Woman in Suite 11'

Ruth Ware’s new thriller “The Woman in Suite 11” is a sequel of sorts to her breakout hit of 2016, “The Woman in Cabin 10.” Will you enjoy it more if you read the first book? Yes.
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What to Stream: Spielberg looks back at 'Jaws,' Clipse reunite and 'Bachelor in Paradise' is flirty

What to Stream: Spielberg looks back at 'Jaws,' Clipse reunite and 'Bachelor in Paradise' is flirty

Steven Spielberg reflecting on his shark blockbuster in the documentary “Jaws @ 50" and Clipse, the dynamic duo of Pusha T and Malice, returning for the album “Let God Sort Em Out” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a de
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