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It was a bold move when the current-generation Toyota Sienna debuted five years ago exclusively as a hybrid.

TORONTO — After CBC’s “Republic of Doyle” wrapped in 2014, Allan Hawco spent years searching for the next show to create. The star and co-creator of the St. John's, N.L.

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family greeted throngs of New Year’s well-wishers from a balcony window at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Thursday. Some shouted “banzai” — “long live” — while others waved small paper Japanese flags.

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family greeted throngs of New Year’s well-wishers from a balcony window at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Thursday. Some shouted “banzai” — “long live” — while others waved small paper Japanese flags.

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Strong winds and almost freezing temperatures didn't deter hundreds of brave souls from jumping into Lake Ontario in a New Year's Day tradition. Some 750 people took part in the Courage Polar Bear Dip in Oakville., Ont.

Movie ticket sales took a bit of a hit in 2024. The annual domestic box office is expected to end up at around $8.75 billion, down more than 3% from 2023, according to estimates from Comscore.

NEW YORK (AP) — Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is starting the new year with her first Instagram account since 2020. The Associated Press confirmed Wednesday that @meghan belongs to the Duchess of Sussex.

NEW YORK (AP) — Meghan Markle is starting the new year with her first Instagram account since 2020. The Associated Press confirmed Wednesday that @meghan belongs to the Duchess of Sussex.

NEW YORK (AP) — From Sydney to Mumbai to Paris to Rio de Janeiro, communities around the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular light shows , embraces and ice plunges.

Actor Blake Lively sued "It Ends With Us” director Justin Baldoni and several others tied to the romantic drama on Tuesday, alleging harassment and a coordinated campaign to attack her reputation for coming forward about her treatment on the set.