Immigration drives 2.7 per cent growth in New Brunswick populationGlobalnews Digital
A new economic report says the province’s population was 854,355 on July 1, 2024, a rise of 2.7 per cent compared with the previous 12 months.
DAVID MARCUS: Lia Thomas was also a victim of UPenn’s trans lie
This week, the University of Pennsylvania succumbed to reality and the Trump administration in an agreement that saw the school ban men from women’s sports and strip trans swimmer Lia…
Trump says his relationship with one-time rival DeSantis now a ‘9.9’
They were bitter Republican rivals a year and a half ago, but President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis were all smiles this week, as the two appeared side-by-side…
Police close Ontario city’s main park due to unruly crowdsKevin Nielsen
After large crowds had gathered and multiple calls for trouble, Waterloo Regional Police say they were forced to close Kitchener’s main park on Canada Day.
Qualifier Tarvet impresses but cannot shock Alcaraz
British university student Ollie Tarvet is unable to create one of the biggest shocks in Wimbledon history against two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz. BBC News
Lucy Letby, U.K. nurse convicted of murdering babies, may face more chargesMichelle Butterfield
Letby is already serving life in jail and will never be released after being found guilty of murdering and attempting to murder newborns.
New Google AI makes robots smarter without the cloud
Google DeepMind has introduced a powerful on-device version of its Gemini Robotics AI. This new system allows robots to complete complex tasks without relying on a cloud connection. Known as…
Colorado Capitol replaces ‘distorted’ Trump portrait following monthslong backlash
After facing several months of backlash, the Colorado state Capitol has replaced a controversial portrait of President Donald Trump, which he claimed was “purposely distorted” by the artist. A new…
Sailing to break the siege on Gaza
Al Jazeera Mubasher’s Omar Faiad recounts life aboard the Madleen aid ship headed to Gaza. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Former head of Royal Navy sacked over conduct
Adm Sir Ben Key’s behaviour was found to have “fallen far short of values and standards expected of service personnel” BBC News
Musk should ‘head back home to South Africa,’ Trump says amid tax bill feudRachel Goodman
Despite bankrolling Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign and helming efforts to eliminate government spending through DOGE, Musk has publicly opposed the tax bill for some time.
Dalai Lama lays out succession plan, pledging reincarnation as China eyes interference
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama announced Wednesday that the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, signaling that his successor should be chosen without influence from the Chinese…
Hope House Guelph adds programs to improve seniors’ health and well-beingMike Hodges
Food Talk and therapeutic horticulture were added to the monthly food market this year. Food is distributed to more than 350 seniors across eight subsidized housing locations.
Manitoba RCMP say fatal crashes on the rise after low numbers to start 2025Sam Thompson
Manitoba RCMP say there have been 32 fatalities this year, compared with only 23 at the same time last year — a frustrating stat, as most of the crashes are…
Tesla global sales fall amid Musk backlash and pressure on EV market
Other carmakers including Volvo and Rivian reported a drop in sales on Wednesday. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
FBI takes down Anti-Tren gang members in largest bust yet in violent migrant turf war
Federal officials on Monday arrested 16 members of the Anti-Tren gang, a rival of the violent Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua (TdA), in Texas in what is being described…
Morgan can play ‘wherever he wants’ – Lions head coach Farrell
Andy Farrell jokes that Wales flanker Jac Morgan can play “wherever he wants” in the British and Irish Lions back row after his stellar display in the win over Queensland…
Pentagon’s weapons pause to Ukraine could ‘encourage’ and ‘escalate’ Putin’s war ambitions: security experts
The Pentagon’s decision to halt previously promised air defense systems to Ukraine was met with ominous warnings on Wednesday from Washington-based security experts, who warned the move will “encourage” and…
UPenn settles with U.S., updates Lia Thomas’ swimming recordsGlobalnews Digital
The U.S. Education Department and Penn announced the voluntary agreement of the high-profile case that focused on Thomas, who last competed for the Ivy League school in 2022.