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What happens when a pope dies? Inside the Vatican's historic, symbolic rituals
There are time-honoured rituals, some shrouded in secrecy, and a series of carefully planned events that are likely to take place now that Pope Francis has died.
Japan, amid an unprecedented travel boom, is starting to charge tourists more to visit
Japan surpassed 10 million visitors at the fastest pace ever this year, reaching that mark already in March, official data showed on Wednesday, as a weak yen propels an unprecedented tourism boom.
'Seriously broken' — Paige Bueckers's new salary a reminder how little WNBA players earn
Basketball's newest star is projected to earn just $78,831 US for her rookie year — about $109,480 Cdn, or less than the real median household income in the States.
Eggs are so expensive that some Americans are decorating potatoes this Easter
Eggs tend to be a staple for Easter celebrations, whether they're being decorated, rolled, or baked into quiches and served with brunch. But with U.S. egg prices still stubbornly high, many Americans are looking for alternatives to some of their favourite traditions.
Why is everyone suddenly a doll? Newest AI trend is more than harmless fun
In a new trend, people are using generative AI tools like ChatGPT to reimagine themselves as dolls or action figures. And it's proven itself popular, as celebrities, politicians, institutions and major brands like the UK's Royal Mail have jumped in on the fun.
Will the U.S.-China tariff war drive up online shopping prices for Canadians?
As tariff pressures force some sellers in China to hike their prices for U.S. markets, some retail experts say Canadians shopping online could potentially feel the ripple effects on everything from electronics to socks.
Oeuf! U.S. egg prices hit record high despite Trump's claim they're 'much cheaper'
U.S. egg prices increased again last month to reach a new record high of $6.23 US per dozen despite U.S. President Donald Trump's predictions.
The 10 most-challenged books in U.S. libraries have faced complaints in Canada, too
The American Library Association released its annual list of most-challenged books on Monday, which includes new data that reveals the majority of censorship attempts in school and public libraries in the U.S. come from elected officials rather than parents.
Chicken jockey! A Minecraft Movie is causing chaos in cinemas and debate over audience etiquette
Not only has the film adaption of the wildly popular video game smashed box-office records, but it's inspired a rowdy, audience-interactive theatre trend that some observers are describing as Rocky Horror Picture Show for kids. It's also sparked debate over theatre etiquette.
'Tariff the seagulls?' These are the remote islands on Trump's tariff list, and what they export
To many observers, the most puzzling aspect of Donald Trump's tariffs was that his list included some of the most remote and smallest territories and islands in the world. Places that, in some cases, have more penguins than people.