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U.S. academics warn Drake suit could have ‘dangerous’ ripple effects on rap music

By The Associated Press

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 5:19PM EDT

Published: May 15, 2025 at 2:31PM EDT

Rapper Drake watches second half NBA basketball action between the Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors in Toronto on Wednesday, November 16, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear and missile sites and kills top military officials

Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear and missile sites and kills top military officials

Durham Region man wanted for abducting his son in India arrested

Durham Region man wanted for abducting his son in India arrested

7-day suspension for Victoria police officer who killed woman with anti-riot weapon

7-day suspension for Victoria police officer who killed woman with anti-riot weapon

Calls to abolish horse racing in East Vancouver after latest animal death

Calls to abolish horse racing in East Vancouver after latest animal death

Sickly coyote concerns residents living in Calgary’s Meadowlark Park

Sickly coyote concerns residents living in Calgary’s Meadowlark Park

‘You loved being a Flame’: Meredith Gaudreau reflects on Calgary years in Father’s Day love letter to Johnny Hockey

‘You loved being a Flame’: Meredith Gaudreau reflects on Calgary years in Father’s Day love letter to Johnny Hockey

Federal government moving ahead with new pay system to replace Phoenix

Federal government moving ahead with new pay system to replace Phoenix

Hotel boom igniting tourism and economic growth in Ottawa, experts say

Hotel boom igniting tourism and economic growth in Ottawa, experts say

Leonardo Rizzuto, alleged head of Montreal Mafia, arrested in major police operation

Leonardo Rizzuto, alleged head of Montreal Mafia, arrested in major police operation

SAAQclic fiasco: Gallant commission extended until mid-December

SAAQclic fiasco: Gallant commission extended until mid-December

Here’s the latest on wildfires and evacuations across Alberta

Here’s the latest on wildfires and evacuations across Alberta

Pipe bomb found in Lloydminster, police say there could be others

Pipe bomb found in Lloydminster, police say there could be others

Moncton toddler diagnosed with rare disease to be placed in palliative care

Moncton toddler diagnosed with rare disease to be placed in palliative care

Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings issued in the Maritimes

Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings issued in the Maritimes

Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck is 6th goalie in NHL history to win Hart and Vezina in the same year

Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck is 6th goalie in NHL history to win Hart and Vezina in the same year

Manitoba businesses affected by wildfires can apply for tax deferrals

Manitoba businesses affected by wildfires can apply for tax deferrals

Overdose alert issued for Regina, fentanyl suspected

Overdose alert issued for Regina, fentanyl suspected

‘Stand with her’: Petition established for former commander of Sask. RCMP

‘Stand with her’: Petition established for former commander of Sask. RCMP

49 years later, Ontario man graduates from the University of Guelph

49 years later, Ontario man graduates from the University of Guelph

Work to lower highway continues under often-hit Brantford bridge

Work to lower highway continues under often-hit Brantford bridge

‘Uncomfortable conversations’: Saskatoon city council eyes cuts to avoid looming 9.9% tax hike

‘Uncomfortable conversations’: Saskatoon city council eyes cuts to avoid looming 9.9% tax hike

Sask. Health Authority cuts 26 senior positions while restructuring leadership roles

Sask. Health Authority cuts 26 senior positions while restructuring leadership roles

WestJet plane lands in Sudbury for the first time since 2019

WestJet plane lands in Sudbury for the first time since 2019

Funding changes harming Indigenous children in rural areas, Sault group warns

Funding changes harming Indigenous children in rural areas, Sault group warns

Road closure in Listowel due to collision

Road closure in Listowel due to collision

London loses two more soldiers of the ‘greatest generation’

London loses two more soldiers of the ‘greatest generation’

Jury reaches verdict in 2022 fatal stabbing of Good Samaritan in Bradford

Jury reaches verdict in 2022 fatal stabbing of Good Samaritan in Bradford

Barrie digs into the future with new, $4.5M state-of-the-art greenhouse

Barrie digs into the future with new, $4.5M state-of-the-art greenhouse

Sandpoint Beach in transition as future remains suspended

Sandpoint Beach in transition as future remains suspended

One person removed with burns after downtown fire

One person removed with burns after downtown fire

B.C. seniors advocate sounding alarm about increase in elder abuse

B.C. seniors advocate sounding alarm about increase in elder abuse

B.C.’s privacy watchdog weighs in on health AI boom – as doctors warn it’s not a substitute

B.C.’s privacy watchdog weighs in on health AI boom – as doctors warn it’s not a substitute

5 arrested in Manitoba drug bust that turned up dozens of guns, cocaine and opioids

5 arrested in Manitoba drug bust that turned up dozens of guns, cocaine and opioids

‘Everybody feels the loss’: Northern Sask. wildfire evacuees return home to La Ronge

‘Everybody feels the loss’: Northern Sask. wildfire evacuees return home to La Ronge

Owner of Dominican club whose roof collapsed and killed 236 is arrested along with his sister

Owner of Dominican club whose roof collapsed and killed 236 is arrested along with his sister

Trump administration’s use of troops to help with immigration raids faces test in court

Trump administration’s use of troops to help with immigration raids faces test in court

RCMP commissioner calls cooperation with India over Nijjar killing ‘good,’ focused on ‘rebuilding’ relationship

Liberals under fire for rushing bill through Parliament to speed up resource projects

Gaza war not on the official agenda at G7 summit, senior government source says

U.S. producer prices rise modestly to 2.6 per cent in May with inflationary pressures still mild

Barbie maker Mattel teams up with OpenAI, eyes first AI-powered product this year

EXCLUSIVE: French cognac makers offer China minimum import prices to fend off tariffs

Here’s why 15,000 hedge trimmers are being recalled in Canada

What’s the risk of catching measles at airports and crowded areas? Here’s what travellers need to know

OB/GYN patient complaints up 29% over previous year: Ontario’s patient ombudsman

Kanye West wants to attend the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial to support Combs in court: CNN source

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer complains about trial secrecy as a famous rapper’s name goes unmentioned

Weinstein case judge declares mistrial on remaining rape charge as jury foreperson won’t deliberate

J.J. Spaun leads U.S. Open at Oakmont on a wild day of great shots and shockers

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final between Panthers and Oilers

Rangers in Alaska recover the body of a man who died from a fall on North America’s tallest peak

‘An underlying epidemic’: Elder financial abuse on the rise as population ages

25 of the world’s best sandwiches

The world’s oldest restaurant faces a challenge from another Madrid tavern that says its even older

Climate & Environment

At least 49 people have died in flooding in South Africa with toll expected to rise, officials say

Strong earthquake strikes Taiwan near east coast city of Hualien, agencies say

Kananaskis: An explainer on Alberta’s cherished park and G7 host location

Supreme Court of Canada to hear Facebook privacy case

‘Dragon prince’ dinosaur discovery is changing how scientists understand T. rex

New images reveal treasures aboard ‘holy grail’ shipwreck

Mazda recall: Battery issue may deactivate airbags on 170,000 vehicles

Investors dump Tesla on bet Trump may lash out at Musk through his car company

Ford Explorer recall: 23,000 SUVs pulled over risk of detaching parts

Air India disaster: Boeing 787 crashes after takeoff, more than 200 killed

Brian Wilson 1942-2025: A music visionary’s life in pictures

Inside the 100-foot decommissioned plane that is the centrepiece of a new Toronto playground

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