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Australian lawyer apologizes for AI-generated errors in murder case

Australian lawyer apologizes for AI-generated errors in murder case

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A senior lawyer in Australia has apologized to a judge for filing submissions in a murder case that included fake quotes and nonexistent case judgments generated by artificial intelligence.
National home sales rise as long-awaited boost 'seems to have finally arrived': CREA

National home sales rise as long-awaited boost 'seems to have finally arrived': CREA

The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in July rose 6.6 per cent compared with a year ago, continuing an upward trend after the market had slowed in previous months.
Officials hope rain clear heavy smoke from wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C.

Officials hope rain clear heavy smoke from wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C.

PORT ALBERNI — Officials on Vancouver Island are hoping rain in the forecast can help clear up the air quality muddied by an out-of-control wildfire.
Michelle Yeoh brings Chinese blockbuster 'Ne Zha 2' to life in English dub

Michelle Yeoh brings Chinese blockbuster 'Ne Zha 2' to life in English dub

When Michelle Yeoh first saw “Ne Zha 2” in Hong Kong, she walked away dreaming about a dubbed version. The Chinese blockbuster, which this year became the highest-grossing animated film of all time with over $2.
Richard Thomas dons wig and mustache to play icon Mark Twain in one-man play touring the US

Richard Thomas dons wig and mustache to play icon Mark Twain in one-man play touring the US

NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Thomas has not one but two big shoes to fill when he goes out on the road this summer in a celebrated one-man show.
Puerto Rico cashes in on Bad Bunny as thousands flock to the island for his concerts

Puerto Rico cashes in on Bad Bunny as thousands flock to the island for his concerts

VEGA BAJA, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tourists slipped into borrowed red polyester vests from the Puerto Rico supermarket where Bad Bunny once worked, grinning as they posed for photographs in the superstar’s old uniform.
Fewer firms report U.S. tariff hit as manufacturing sales edge up in June

Fewer firms report U.S. tariff hit as manufacturing sales edge up in June

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales edged up June and a smaller share of firms reported an impact from U.S. tariffs. The agency said Friday that manufacturing sales in June rose 0.3 per cent to $68.
Canada Post and union meeting delayed until next week due to mediator availability

Canada Post and union meeting delayed until next week due to mediator availability

OTTAWA — A meeting between Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 postal workers has been delayed until next week due to the availability of federal mediators, the company says.
Music Review: Conan Gray's 'Wishbone' further confirms his place as a tastemaker of Gen Z pop

Music Review: Conan Gray's 'Wishbone' further confirms his place as a tastemaker of Gen Z pop

NEW YORK (AP) — Rejection serves as inspiration for angst and contemplation on pop singer Conan Gray’s wistful fourth album, “Wishbone,” out Friday.
'Great relief': After uncertainty, Canadian Harvard students expect to return this fall

'Great relief': After uncertainty, Canadian Harvard students expect to return this fall

TORONTO — Thomas Mete says he is feeling "great relief" now that he knows he'll be returning to Harvard University to finish the last year of his degree, after a tumultuous summer of limbo.