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Giorgio Armani misses Milan Fashion Week for the first time in 50 years, but his designs shine

Giorgio Armani misses Milan Fashion Week for the first time in 50 years, but his designs shine

MILAN (AP) — Giorgio Armani’s menswear collection for the next warm weather season encoded the geography of summer in textures, geometrical designs and his signature relaxed silhouettes.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for oil. Closing it could backfire on Iran

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for oil. Closing it could backfire on Iran

The war between Israel and Iran has raised concerns that Iran could retaliate by trying to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important oil chokepoint due to the large volumes of crude that pass through it every day. The U.S.
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Q&A: Pulitzer Prize winner Robin Givhan chronicles Virgil Abloh's rise to fashion fame

Q&A: Pulitzer Prize winner Robin Givhan chronicles Virgil Abloh's rise to fashion fame

NEW YORK (AP) — With his calm and cool demeanor, fashion disruptor and multi-hyphenate Virgil Abloh artfully challenged the fashion industry's traditions to leave his mark as a Black creative, despite his short-lived career.
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Mick Ralphs, founding member of Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, dies at 81

Mick Ralphs, founding member of Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, dies at 81

Mick Ralphs, a guitarist, singer, songwriter and founding member of the classic British rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has died. A statement posted to Bad Company's official website Monday announced Ralphs' death at age 81.
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Saskatchewan Crown corporations raise $510 million in consolidated net earnings

Saskatchewan Crown corporations raise $510 million in consolidated net earnings

REGINA — Saskatchewan's Crown corporations are reporting consolidated net earnings of $510 million for this year, slightly lower than last year.
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If you've lost your job, here's how you can take care of yourself and your finances

If you've lost your job, here's how you can take care of yourself and your finances

NEW YORK (AP) — Recent layoffs from technology and media companies and government agencies might have you thinking about job security. Losing your job is a difficult thing to process and you might feel the impact in several parts of your life.
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Stocks rally and oil tumbles as Wall Street hopes for a limited retaliation after US strikes on Iran

Stocks rally and oil tumbles as Wall Street hopes for a limited retaliation after US strikes on Iran

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S.
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S&P/TSX composite finishes higher on Monday, U.S. markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite finishes higher on Monday, U.S. markets also rise

TORONTO — Strength in technology and materials helped Canada’s main stock index close over 100 points higher Monday, while U.S. markets also saw gains amid declines in oil prices.
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Canadian singer Josh Ross apologizes, but stands ground, after calling U.S. 'the best' country

Canadian singer Josh Ross apologizes, but stands ground, after calling U.S. 'the best' country

The singer is booked as one of the performers at Heritage Canada's Canada Day event in Ottawa.
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Jury sees more sex videos as prosecutors wind down case against Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Jury sees more sex videos as prosecutors wind down case against Sean 'Diddy' Combs

NEW YORK (AP) — On the verge of resting their sex trafficking case against Sean “Diddy” Combs , federal prosecutors on Monday showed jurors more videos of the drug-fueled sex marathons at the center of allegations that could put the hip-hop mogul beh
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