Human-sized Labubu doll sells for more than $150,000
The 131cm-high figurine was sold at the Yongle International Auction in Beijing. BBC News
Democrat Congresswoman draws boos over ‘shameful’ sexism remark in committee hearing with Treasury Secretary
A House Ways and Means Committee hearing took an unexpected turn Wednesday when Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA) accused Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent of interrupting her because of her gender—prompting audible…
Jesús polished luxury vehicles at an LA car wash for a decade. Then ICE showed up
The BBC obtained CCTV footage of a raid at a Los Angeles car wash that shows how President Trump’s immigration crackdown has ramped up. BBC News
US evacuates personnel from Middle East in sign of growing regional tension
US broadcaster CBS reports White House decision to move staff partly due to Israeli preparations for attack on Iran. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
Trump says he is open to extending trade deal deadline for other countries: ‘I would’
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was willing to extend the deadline for countries to reach a trade deal with the United States, but he doesn’t think it will be…
US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says 5 aid workers killed in attack
Bus carrying more than two dozen Palestinians attacked by Hamas, organisation says. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Republicans destroy Democrats in Congressional Baseball Game again, winning for 5th straight year
Republicans won the Congressional Baseball Game for the fifth straight year, defeating Democrats, 13-2, at National Park in Washington on Wednesday. The Republicans all wore the same red uniforms with…
DHS releases video of agents arresting suspect who allegedly assaulted border patrol officer
Video shows the moment the Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) arrested “a violent rioter” in Los Angeles accused of punching a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer. The…
Trump says rare earths deal ‘done’ with China
The world’s two biggest economies have agreed in principle a framework for de-escalating trade tensions. BBC News
Rogan claims 2 former presidents called Spotify over his controversial COVID commentary
Podcaster Joe Rogan claimed Tuesday that two unnamed former presidents were involved in the protest against his skeptical discussions about COVID-19. Spotify received backlash in 2022 for allowing Rogan, one…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,204
These are the key events on day 1,204 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Female athletes contest new NCAA ruling, claiming violations of federal anti-discrimination law
Eight women’s college soccer, volleyball and track and field athletes have filed an appeal challenging the House v. NCAA antitrust settlement. U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken approved the settlement last…
US reviewing Aukus submarine pact as part of ‘America First’ agenda
It comes as Australia faces pressure from the White House to dramatically lift its military spending. BBC News
WATCH: Top Dem says he has ‘never heard’ his fellow party members call LA riots ‘peaceful’
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said Wednesday that he had no recollection of his fellow Democratic Party colleagues referring to the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles as “peaceful.” “What do Democrats…
Questions raised over outgoing IH CEO’s ability to solve crisis at Kelowna General HospitalKlaudia Van Emmerik
Dew is concerned that with IH CEO Susan Brown set to retire in December, a quick resolution to the crisis may not be possible.
Large police presence descends on Surrey neighbourhood after shooting at businessSimon Little
Police were called to a shooting on 84 Avenue near 159 Street in Surrey’s Fleetwood neighbourhood on Wednesday afternoon.
A thousand baby chicks flown from Alberta to Kelowna amid looming Canada Post strikeVictoria Femia
With the threat of a Canada Post strike looming, it was decided to switch the chicks’ transportation from ground transport to air.
Edmonton police officer found not guilty of assault in 2019 arrest involving batonKabi Moulitharan
Edmonton Police Service Const. Alex Doduk has been found not guilty on two accounts of assault for his actions during an arrest five years ago.
New species of dinosaur discovered that ‘rewrites’ T.rex family tree
The dinosaur skeletons, found hidden in a museum collection in Mongolia, is an ancestor of the mighty tyrannosaurs. BBC News