Villa agree £30m deal for Nice striker Guessand
Aston Villa agree a deal to sign Nice’s 24-year-old Ivory Coast striker Evann Guessand for £26m plus £4.3m in add-ons. BBC News
Iconic Banff sign to be relocated for safety reasonsKen MacGillivray
The iconic Banff sign that greets visitors as they arrive in the mountain town, along Mt. Norquay Road, is being moved because of concerns over traffic and pedestrian safety. …
NDP, BC Greens to provide update on co-operation dealSimon Little
The BC NDP and BC Greens signed a deal to support the New Democrats slim one-seat majority that involves the government moving on several key Green policy priorities.
Racer killed in 280mph crash while trying to break land speed record
Chris Raschke died at the famous Bonneville Salt Flats, where rocket-shaped cars attempt to set new records. BBC News
Winnipeg police investigate 5-vehicle Monday morning crash on Ellice AvenueSam Thompson
Four vehicles were stopped at a red light on Ellice Avenue and Banning Street and were hit from behind, police said, causing significant damage to all of the vehicles involved.…
Texas governor orders arrest of ‘delinquent’ Democrats who fled to block voteRachel Goodman
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered Texas Rangers to investigate the “delinquent” House Democrats and accused them of bribery, among other legal violations.
Venezuelan suspect ‘should never have been in the United States,’ police chief says after deadly shooting
Aurora, Colorado, police apprehended a suspect Monday morning in connection with a weekend shooting that left one woman dead and another critically injured. Authorities identified the man as a Venezuelan…
Veteran driver Chris Raschke dies after losing control at 283 mph during record attempt at Utah salt flats
Veteran driver Chris Raschke died on Sunday after he lost control of his vehicle while traveling at a speed of 283 mph in an attempt to set a record at…
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Mattress Firm is running its best sale of the year, featuring substantial discounts on many of its mattresses. Additionally, select mattresses qualify for a free adjustable base. Whether you’re looking…
Drayton Valley woman, 21, killed in crash with gravel truck on Highway 16Karen Bartko
A Jeep Liberty and a gravel truck with a trailer attached collided on Highway 16, at Range Road 43 near Wabamun Lake in Parkland County on Monday, killing the woman…
Senate GOP ready to go nuclear after Schumer’s ‘political extortion’ of nominees
Senate Republicans are mulling whether to go nuclear after negotiations with Senate Democrats to ram through President Donald Trump’s nominees fell apart over the weekend. The path to confirming dozens…
Deadly bacterial outbreak infects dozens in city neighborhood as officials sound alarm
An outbreak of bacterial pneumonia has infected dozens of people in New York City, according to health officials. A total of 58 people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, a…
Water park investigation after girl, 4, dies
Environmental health officials are working with police on a “full health and safety investigation”. BBC News
Cotton calls on IRS to pull Muslim advocacy group’s nonprofit status
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., is calling on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to revoke the nonprofit status of a Muslim advocacy group that he believes has ties to terror groups,…
McGill faculty groups file constitutional challenge of Quebec labour billGlobalnews Digital
The associations, which represent 500 academics, say the bill restricts the constitutional right to strike.
Sustainable 3D-printed home built primarily from soil
A remarkable new home in Japan is turning heads and turning the construction industry on its ear. Known as the Lib Earth House Model B, this single-story home was created…
Illegal immigrant Chinese national tried stealing sensitive AI microchips, DOJ says
Two Chinese nationals — one of them an illegal immigrant — were arrested for allegedly shipping tens of millions of dollars’ worth of sensitive microchips used in artificial intelligence (AI)…
FBI urged to locate or arrest Texas Democrats who fled state to stall redistricting vote
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, on Tuesday wrote a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel asking for the bureau’s help in finding and arresting Texas House Democrats who fled the state…
Schoolboy makes Hiroshima bombing personal for Peace Park visitors
In Hiroshima’s Peace Park, a young guide helps visitors grasp the impact of the world’s first nuclear bombing. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…