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The French Open is picking humans over technology. Novak Djokovic thinks that's a bad call

The French Open is picking humans over technology. Novak Djokovic thinks that's a bad call

PARIS (AP) — For Novak Djokovic , this is a relatively easy call: He, like many players, thinks the French Open is making a mistake by eschewing the electronic line-calling used at most big tennis tournaments and instead remaining old school by letti
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In Netflix's 'The Eternaut,' an Argentine comic goes global as dystopia hits home

In Netflix's 'The Eternaut,' an Argentine comic goes global as dystopia hits home

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A group of friends gather to play cards in their host’s cozy home when the power cuts. Cellphones die. An eerie snow falls all over the city, killing everyone it touches.
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King's throne speech marks 'pivotal moment' in Canada's history, royal watchers say

King's throne speech marks 'pivotal moment' in Canada's history, royal watchers say

OTTAWA — Crews were at work in downtown Ottawa on Friday morning, touching up the protective coating on bronze statues around the National War Memorial before a whirlwind royal visit gets underway on Monday.
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Strauss' 'Blue Danube' waltz is launching into space to mark his 200th birthday

Strauss' 'Blue Danube' waltz is launching into space to mark his 200th birthday

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Strauss’ “Blue Danube” is heading into space this month to mark the 200th anniversary of the waltz king's birth . The classical piece will be beamed into the cosmos as it's performed by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra.
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Scientists have lost their jobs or grants in US cuts. Foreign universities want to hire them

Scientists have lost their jobs or grants in US cuts. Foreign universities want to hire them

As the Trump administration cut billions of dollars in federal funding to scientific research , thousands of scientists in the U.S. lost their jobs or grants — and governments and universities around the world spotted an opportunity .
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You should wear sunscreen even if you have darker skin. Here's why

You should wear sunscreen even if you have darker skin. Here's why

NEW YORK (AP) — People with darker skin still need to wear sunscreen — for more reasons than one. Too much ultraviolet exposure from the sun can lead to sunburn, dark spots and wrinkles, and increased risk of skin cancer .
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Toronto Zoo warns of extinctions if Ontario mining bill becomes law

Toronto Zoo warns of extinctions if Ontario mining bill becomes law

TORONTO — Species could go extinct if Ontario passes a controversial mining bill that is set to transform its approach to endangered species and the environment, the Toronto Zoo warned the province.
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Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% penalties on smart phones as his trade war intensifies

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% penalties on smart phones as his trade war intensifies

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 50% tax on all imports from the European Union as well a 25% tariff on smartphones unless those products are made in America .
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'Panic and confusion' for Canadians at Harvard after Trump bans foreign students

'Panic and confusion' for Canadians at Harvard after Trump bans foreign students

Harvard University student Thomas Mete was picking up his brother from high school in Ridgeway, Ont., when he got the news that U.S. President Donald Trump's administration was barring the Ivy League school from enrolling foreign students.
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Apple has had few incentives in the past to start making iPhones in US

Apple has had few incentives in the past to start making iPhones in US

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lashing out at Apple's plans to make most of its U.S.
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