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Why the term 'mainstream music' is outdated

To be part of the “mainstream” music scene doesn’t mean what it used to. Yet in today’s world, you don’t have to be mainstream to have thousands of fans.

Culture at heart of Blue Jays’ World Series run

Whether it was at the draft, the trade deadline, or during free agency, Ross Atkins has always emphasized the importance of values during his decade as general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays.
Your latest prescription is to get outside

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Find a shady spot under a tree, take a breath of fresh air and call me in the morning.
Company recalls 2 million pounds of barbecue pork jerky that may contain metal wire

A South Dakota company is recalling more than 2.2 million pounds (998,000 kilograms) of Korean barbecue pork jerky sold at Costco and Sam’s Club stores because the product may be contaminated with pieces of metal, federal health officials said Friday.
Meet the Blue Jays fan knitting a post-season sweater while watching the playoffs

One Blue Jays fan is combining her love of baseball and knitting to create a special sweater, marking Toronto’s historic playoff run.
Michael J. Fox says representing the Parkinson's community is a 'privilege'

‘People that had Parkinson’s for years were stigmatized, so now to represent them, and to be a place marker in society … I’m so humbled by it,’ Fox said.
Foo Fighters to perform in Edmonton, Regina, Toronto and Vancouver in 2026

The Foo Fighters announced their Take Cover Tour 2026 on Thursday, which will begin next August with opening act, Queens of the Stone Age.
Ford wants to revisit ending ticket scalping amid Blue Jays 'gouging'

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he wants to look into options to tackle scalping, including potential legislation, as Toronto Blue Jays ticket prices skyrocket.
During cold and flu season, the youngest kids really are the germiest

Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and sniffles.
Kenny Loggins demands Trump remove his song from AI 'poop' video

U.S. President Donald Trump used the song in a now-infamous AI video posted to his Truth Social account in response to the ‘No Kings’ protests.
Transplanting shrubs: Timing and technique for a thriving garden

It’s the end of the gardening season, and those of us who’ve endured a less-than-perfect layout may be itching to move shrubs around. But proper timing is imperative.