9-year-old child dies in accident at U.S. water parkRachel Goodman
Hersheypark CEO John Lawn said lifeguard personnel sprang into action when they noticed a child in distress and did all they could to resuscitate them.
Manitoba government touts $115M in Highway 2 improvementsSam Thompson
The funding is set to be used for ‘repairing and replacing structures’ on the highway, which runs west from Winnipeg to the provincial border with Saskatchewan.
Death confirmed from rare and deadly ‘brain-eating amoeba’ in southern lake
A pediatric death from a “brain-eating amoeba” has been reported in South Carolina, according to health officials. Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia publicly confirmed the death on July 22,…
Kansas basketball coach Bill Self hospitalized after encountering ‘concerning symptoms’ in latest health scare
Bill Self, the longtime head coach of the Kansas men’s basketball team, was hospitalized Thursday after he experienced “some concerning symptoms.” A university spokesperson confirmed the 62-year-old coach had two…
5 Tech terms to know for your mental health
Ever feel like your devices are wearing you down? Whether you’re up until 3 a.m. watching videos or checking work messages on the weekend, it’s easy to let technology blur…
Catchin’ Sachin – Joe’s route to 15,921
The race is on for Joe Root to catch Sachin Tendulkar as Test cricket’s most prolific batter, writes Stephan Shemilt. BBC News
‘South Park’ creators reveal battle with network over wild Trump depiction, joke they’re ‘terribly sorry’
“South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone discussed their controversial season 27 premiere at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday, revealing a behind-the-scenes battle with network executives over airing a…
Venezuelan Little League team unable to participate in World Series after visa denial
A Little League team in Venezuela will be unable to participate in the Senior Little League World Series after their travel visas to the United States were denied. The Cacique…
George Santos begins serving 7-year fraud sentenceGlobalnews Digital
Santos pleaded guilty last summer to federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges for deceiving donors and stealing people’s identities to fund his campaign.
Miners rescued in B.C. are in good health, caught up on sleep, company saysAmy Judd
Kevin Coumbs, Darien Maduke and Jesse Chubaty, three workers from Hy-Tech drilling, are safe and in good health, the company confirmed on Friday morning.
‘I’m so tired’: Mother of starving Gazan baby speaks to BBC
Hedaya al-Muta’wi’s 18-month-old son Mohammed suffers from malnutrition due to famine, weighing just 6kg. BBC News
Pentagon freezes out DC think tanks in new move, citing ‘America last’ concerns
The Pentagon has suspended participation in all think tank events until further notice, departing from a history of dialogue with Washington’s civilian national security realm. The move is an attempt…
Is now the time to buy or sell a used car? As new sales dip, what to knowUday Rana
This was the first time since February that Canada saw sales at new car dealerships decline, Statistics Canada said, as new car sales dropped 4.6 per cent in May. …
Root passes Ponting as England dominate India
Joe Root’s masterful 150 puts him second on the all-time Test run-scorers’ list and gives England complete control over India at Old Trafford. BBC News
California man accused by feds of scamming $2 million from people on dating apps
A California man was federally charged for allegedly scamming more than $2 million from people over popular dating apps by posing as someone who was “financially successful and knowledgeable about…
Dogs, crews and helicopters deployed to find missing B.C. hiker in BanffGlobalnews Digital
Chad Singer of Radium, B.C., started his hike near the Aurora Creek trail, east of Radium Hot Springs. RCMP say he was last seen Wednesday in Marvel Pass in Banff…
Ford acknowledges water bomber pilot shortage, launches request for national fire planIsaac Callan
Canada’s premiers jointly agreed to look at a national wildfire strategy, co-ordinated by the federal government, although one said it was still ‘early days.’
MLB trade deadline action gets underway as Mariners acquire first baseman Josh Naylor from Diamondbacks
Major League Baseball’s trade deadline is officially underway. The Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, the teams announced. The Diamondbacks acquired minor league…
Law experts, observers raise questions as Ontario adds virtual courtroom restrictionsGlobalnews Digital
Ontario’s lower courts are restricting virtual access to prevent Zoom disruptions; a move experts say raises concerns about transparency and open justice.